California Climate Credits Hit April Bills as CPUC Targets Later Electric Dates

State regulators aim to time the electric credit for high-use months to ease bill spikes.

Overview

In April, utilities are automatically applying California Climate Credits to customer bills, and the exact posting date can vary by billing cycle.
PG&E residential gas customers receive a $46.26 credit this month, while SDG&E residential gas customers receive $32.58.
Eligible PG&E small businesses get a $36.18 electric credit in April, and small businesses do not receive a gas credit.
Residential electric credits will arrive later in 2026 under a CPUC proposal that sets the payouts for August and September for large utilities, with a commissioners’ vote expected this month.
The credit comes from California’s Cap-and-Invest program managed by the Air Resources Board, and since 2014 PG&E households have received nearly $1,200 in total as part of roughly $15.2 billion in statewide benefits.