SDG&E Customers to Receive $32.53 Climate Credit in April Bill

Automatic credit part of California's efforts to address climate change

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:19pm

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San Diego Gas & Electric residential customers will see a $32.58 credit on their April bills as part of the California Climate Credit program, a statewide initiative funded through the state's Cap-and-Invest Program to help customers while California reduces emissions.

Why it matters

The Climate Credit is one of several tools the state is using to help address climate change and provide financial relief to customers as energy costs continue to rise. This credit is an automatic benefit for SDG&E customers and requires no action on their part.

The details

The $32.58 natural gas Climate Credit will be automatically applied to SDG&E residential customer bills in April. Customers will also receive a $49.36 electric Climate Credit later in 2026, delivered in two installments. These credits are funded through California's Cap-and-Invest Program, which requires companies to pay for climate pollution.

  • The $32.58 natural gas Climate Credit will be applied to SDG&E customer bills in April 2026.
  • The $49.36 electric Climate Credit will be delivered to customers in two installments later in 2026.

The players

SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric, the utility company serving the San Diego area.

California Public Utilities Commission

The state agency that administers the California Climate Credit program as part of California's efforts to address climate change.

Dana Golan

SDG&E Chief Customer Officer, who stated that the Climate Credit is designed to help customers while California reduces emissions.

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What they’re saying

“The Climate Credit is one of several statewide tools designed to help customers while California reduces emissions.”

— Dana Golan, SDG&E Chief Customer Officer

What’s next

The California Public Utilities Commission is set to vote on a Proposed Decision on April 30, 2026 that would change the delivery months for the electric Climate Credit to August and September.

The takeaway

The automatic Climate Credit from SDG&E is a tangible example of how California's efforts to address climate change are providing direct financial relief to residential customers as energy costs rise. This credit is an important tool to help offset the impact of the state's emissions reduction policies on household budgets.