San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers qualifying for California’s Climate Credit program will see a reduction in their power bills with two automatic credits this summer. Each credit amounts to just under $50 and will appear separately in August and September, collectively easing the financial burden during the state’s hottest and most energy-demanding weeks.
These credits come without any required sign-up or paperwork since they are automatically applied to eligible residential electric accounts, including those participating in Community Choice Aggregation programs and residents of multi-unit properties with shared meters. The program is funded under California’s Cap-and-Invest framework, overseen by the Public Utilities Commission, which returns revenue from the state’s pollution-pricing system directly to consumers.
SDG&E has also distributed a natural gas climate credit earlier in the year, with eligible customers receiving a separate credit in April. Additionally, the utility has implemented a series of rate cuts: electric rates dropped in June, natural gas rates fell in July, and a further natural gas rate reduction is expected in August. These combined measures should reduce the average residential monthly bill by approximately $6 to $7.
The timing of these summer credits aligns with increased electricity demand driven by air conditioning during prolonged heatwaves, helping households offset rising utility costs. With the two electric credits totaling nearly $100, many families may experience both immediate bill relief and lower ongoing costs, providing significant financial support on everyday expenses such as groceries and commuting.
Beyond the credits, SDG&E encourages customers to consider long-term energy savings through home solar systems. Resources like EnergySage offer free tools for solar installation estimates and quote comparisons, empowering households to reduce energy expenses sustainably.