Millions in California to Get Climate Credit on April Utility Bills

Written on 04/01/2025
Mandavi Mishra
Millions in California to Get Climate Credit on April Utility Bills

Sacramento, CA— Millions of Californians will see an average credit of $137 applied to their April utility bills, thanks to the state's California Climate Credit program. This initiative, part of California's Cap-and-Trade Program, aims to combat climate change while providing financial relief to residents.

 

Key Facts:

  • Credit Distribution: Residential customers will receive credits ranging from $35 to $259 on electricity bills and approximately $54 to $87 on natural gas bills. 

  • Utility Participation: Major utilities participating include PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Gas Company, and Southwest Gas. 

  • Automatic Application: Credits are automatically applied to customers' bills; no action is required. 

 

The California Climate Credit is funded by the state's Cap-and-Trade Program, which requires polluters to pay for greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2014, this program has delivered over $10.9 billion in bill credits to utility customers. 

For example, PG&E residential customers will receive a total credit of $125.26 in April, combining $58.23 for electricity and $67.03 for natural gas. citeturn0search4 Similarly, SDG&E customers will see an $81.38 credit on their electric bill and $54.21 on their natural gas bill.

This initiative not only offers immediate financial relief but also underscores California's commitment to environmental sustainability. By redistributing funds collected from polluters, the state incentivizes cleaner practices and supports residents in the transition to a greener economy.

 

Do You Know? Since its inception in 2014, the California Climate Credit program has provided an average of $1,120 in total credits to each household through biannual utility bill reductions. 

 

Key Terms:

  • California Climate Credit: A state program that provides utility bill credits to residents, funded by the Cap-and-Trade Program.

  • Cap-and-Trade Program: A system where companies buy permits for their greenhouse gas emissions, with proceeds funding environmental initiatives.

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Gases like carbon dioxide trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.