No residential electric credit on October 2026 bills. SDG&E already paid it: $49.36 in August and $49.36 in September, $98.72 in all. The next electric credits come in August and September 2027.
It's automatic: there is nothing to sign up for, and it shows as a credit on your SDG&E bill.
SDG&E Climate Credit, 2026
| Who | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Homes, electric | $49.36 + $49.36 | August and September 2026 |
| Homes, natural gas | $32.58 | April 2026 (February from 2027) |
| Small business, electric | $49.36 + $49.36 | April and October 2026 (unchanged) |
Small businesses still get theirs in April and October, so a shop owner may see one on the October bill while the house does not.
Why it moved
On April 30, 2026 the California Public Utilities Commission moved the residential credit from April and October, when bills are low, to the high-bill months: August and September for electric at PG&E, SCE and SDG&E, and February for natural gas starting in 2027. The money comes from the State's Cap-and-Invest program.
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You still get it. SDG&E says residential customers of community choice providers receive the Climate Credit on their SDG&E bill.
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Sources: SDG&E California Climate Credit · CPUC, Aiding Affordability with Climate Credit in High-Bill Months (April 30, 2026).
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Questions people ask
Is there an SDG&E climate credit in October 2026?
Not for homes. The 2026 residential electric credit came as $49.36 on August and $49.36 on September bills. Small business electric customers still get theirs in April and October.
How much is the SDG&E climate credit in 2026?
$49.36 in August and $49.36 in September for residential electric ($98.72 total), and $32.58 in April for residential natural gas.
Do San Diego Community Power customers get the climate credit?
Yes. SDG&E says residential customers of community choice providers receive it on their SDG&E bill.
Do I have to apply for the California Climate Credit?
No. It's applied to your bill automatically.
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