SDG&E customers to receive nearly $70 in bill credit over two months

SAN DIEGO – This August and September, San Diego Gas & Electric residential customers will see their electricity bills reduced by $34.60 each month – or a total of about $69.20 over two months, thanks to the California Climate Credit program designed to fight climate change.

The credit is from a state program that requires power plants, natural gas providers, and other large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits. The credit on customers’ bills is their share of the payments from the state's program.

Recognizing that many customers see their bills spike during su...