In August and September, millions of California residents will see two California Climate Credits automatically applied to their electricity bill.
Residential customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric (SD&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) will each receive the credits, which stem from the state's Cap-and-Trade Program.
The credits had traditionally been applied in April, but earlier this year the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) moved to apply them during high electricity usage months when they could have the most impact.
Customers of the state's smaller electric utilities (Bear Valley, Liberty and Pacific Power) receive the credit in April and November of 2026, according to the CPUC.
Small
business customers received a credit in April and will receive the second one in October.
How much will customers receive in California Climate Credits?
Residential customers can expect to see the following credits on their electricity bills.
- PG&E residential customers will receive electric credits of $36.18 on their August and September billing statements, providing a total of $72.36.
- SCE residential customers will receive electric credits of $36 on their August and September billing statements, providing a total of $72.
- SD&E residential customers will receive electric credits of $49.36 on their August and September billing statements, providing a total of $98.72.
What about the Natural Gas climate credit?
The climate credit for natural gas residential customers was distributed in April. Starting in 2027, the climate credit for natural gas residential customers will be distributed in February, when winter heating demand is typically highest.
How do I get California Climate Credit?
A household that receives services from both an eligible electric and an eligible natural gas service provider, receives both credits.
No action is needed to receive the credit; it is automatically applied to your bill.
If you don’t see the credit on your bill, you should contact your utility company.
What is the California Climate Credit?
“Each year, millions of California residents receive the California Climate Credit on their electric and natural gas bills,” according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
The California Climate Credit, launched in 2014, is part of the Golden State’s efforts to fight climate change, the agency said. The credits stem from the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program, which “requires polluters to pay for climate pollution.”
The credits, which return money from polluter emission fees, are meant to help “customers during the transition to a more sustainable future.”
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Millions of Californians to receive credits on their electricity bills
