Where's my SDG&E Climate Credit this year, and when is the next one?
There's no October credit in 2026. SDG&E paid the electric Climate Credit as $49.36 on August bills and $49.36 on September bills; gas customers got $32.58 in April. The next one is the gas credit, which moves to February in 2027.
- 2026 electric credit
- $98.72
- 2026 gas credit
- $32.58
- Next credit
- February 2027
- October 2026
- None
$49.36 in August + $49.36 in September
April bills
Gas credit; amount not announced yet
Residential credit moved to summer
The short version
- 2026 electric credit: $49.36 in August plus $49.36 in September, $98.72 total (CPUC, SDG&E).
- 2026 gas credit: $32.58, applied to April bills (SDG&E).
- Until 2025 the electric credit came in April and October; in 2025 that was $81.38 each time (KPBS, Oct 2, 2025).
- From 2027 the gas credit moves to February, per the CPUC; 2027 electric timing was not announced as of November 4, 2026.
- Small businesses keep the old April and October schedule (SDG&E).
If you were waiting for the usual October Climate Credit on your SDG&E bill, it already came: the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) moved the 2026 residential electric credit to August and September. SDG&E says the move was meant to help in the summer months, when bills are highest. We checked the CPUC's Climate Credit page and SDG&E's own announcements on November 4, 2026. For the other big change on your bill, see SDG&E's new fixed monthly charge.
How much was the SDG&E Climate Credit in 2026?
SDG&E residential Climate Credits, 2025 vs. 2026
| Credit | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | $81.38 in April + $81.38 in October | $49.36 in August + $49.36 in September |
| Electric total | $162.76 | $98.72 |
| Natural gas | $54 (April) | $32.58 (April) |
| Both services | About $217 | $131.30 |
Electric
- 2025
- $81.38 in April + $81.38 in October
- 2026
- $49.36 in August + $49.36 in September
Electric total
- 2025
- $162.76
- 2026
- $98.72
Natural gas
- 2025
- $54 (April)
- 2026
- $32.58 (April)
Both services
- 2025
- About $217
- 2026
- $131.30
Sources: CPUC California Climate Credit page and SDG&E news (checked Nov 4, 2026); KPBS, Oct 2, 2025. Totals are our arithmetic from the published amounts.
Why didn't I get a Climate Credit in October?
Before 2026 the electric credit was split between April and October. The CPUC says the 2026 residential electric credit was paid in high-bill months under a statewide affordability mandate, and SDG&E picked August and September. KPBS and Times of San Diego reported in April 2026 that the CPUC was due to vote on that plan on April 30; SDG&E later confirmed that the second $49.36 credit went out on September bills. Small businesses are on a different track and still get their credit in April and October.
When is the next SDG&E Climate Credit?
What's coming
- 01
February 2027: gas credit
The CPUC says the natural gas credit moves from April to February starting in 2027, to line up with winter heating bills. The amount hadn't been published as of November 4, 2026.
- 02
2027 electric credit: not announced
The CPUC page doesn't say yet when the 2027 electric credit will be paid or how much it will be. The commission held a workshop on 'Methods for Improving the Residential Climate Credit' on August 11, 2026.
- 03
Need help now?
SDG&E points customers to bill discounts, payment arrangements and free efficiency upgrades at sdge.com/assistance.
Where to look on your bill: the credit is a separate line, so you can confirm August and September amounts in your SDG&E account's past bills. Charging an EV? See EV charging rates at home for the rest of your power bill.
Is this still right?
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SOURCES
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- PrimaryCalifornia Climate Credit
California Public Utilities Commission · Checked November 4, 2026
2026 SDG&E amounts ($49.36 Aug and Sep, $32.58 gas), high-bill-month rule, gas moves to February from 2027, Aug 11 workshop
- PrimarySummer Climate Credits 2026
SDG&E (SDG&E Today) · Checked November 4, 2026
Second $49.36 credit on September bills; CCA and master-metered customers; small businesses stay April/October
- PrimaryClimate Credit April 2026
SDG&E (SDG&E Today) · Checked November 4, 2026
$32.58 gas credit in April; electric moved from April/October
KPBS · April 7, 2026
CPUC vote set for April 30; headline says $32.53 but body says $32.58 (SDG&E and CPUC both say $32.58)
KPBS · October 2, 2025
2025 electric credit $81.38 in April and October; $54 gas; about $217 total