PG&E Issues $36 Climate Credit to Small Businesses
Nearly 370,000 eligible California small business customers will see the automatic reduction on their October utility bills.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Utilities
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company is issuing a $36.18 California Climate Credit to small business customers across Northern and Central California. This disbursement brings the total electric Climate Credit for 2026 to $72.36 per eligible account.
Why it matters
The program is designed to help small businesses offset rising energy costs while supporting the state's broader environmental and climate initiatives. By providing these automatic credits, the utility aims to reduce the financial burden on local employers.
The initiative delivers $26 million in total value to nearly 370,000 eligible small business customers. Eligible accounts include non-residential entities on agricultural or general service rates with fewer than 100 accounts.
The players
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
This is a regulated investor-owned utility providing natural gas and electricity to customers across Northern and Central California.
The details
The credit is applied automatically to qualifying bills, meaning business owners do not need to take action to receive the discount. Customers who do not see the credit appear on their October statement will have it applied to their November bill.
Timeline
The initial electric Climate Credit for 2026 was issued in April 2026.
The second installment was issued in October 2026.
Customers are expected to see the credit by November 2026.
Market Landscape
This credit distribution follows the operational pattern established by the state-mandated California Climate Credit program to provide direct financial relief to utility customers. It represents an ongoing effort to align utility billing structures with broader state climate goals.
Eligible small businesses do not need to apply, as the credit is automatically reflected on their October or November electricity bills. This direct reduction helps lower monthly overhead costs without requiring any administrative action from the account holder.
The takeaway
Business owners should review their October and November billing statements to ensure the credit has been applied to their account. If you operate an eligible nonprofit or agricultural account and the credit does not appear, verify your service rate classification with the utility.
Further reading
For more information on energy programs, visit the Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSBY.
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