San Jose residents served by PG&E see relief in their energy bills this month with a 2.1 percent decrease in residential electric rates effective September 1, 2025. For a typical household using 500 kilowatt hours monthly without discounts, this translates to about five dollars in savings each month. Gas rates also dipped by 0.4 percent, adding roughly 39 cents in monthly savings for average users at 31 therms. These adjustments come as PG&E completes wildfire safety projects and removes temporary costs, allowing the company to pass on reductions while national electric prices trend upward through 2026 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
In October, San Jose customers receive an additional boost with the California Climate Credit of 58.23 dollars applied to residential electric bills. This biannual credit supports the state's push toward a low-carbon future, distributed in spring and fall to help offset costs during the transition. Eligible small businesses also benefit from this credit, broadening the impact across the community. PG&E's ongoing efficiency measures, including drone inspections and bundled projects, have generated 2.5 billion dollars in savings over three years, enabling more safety work without fully passing costs to users.
PG&E has tools such as Budget Billing to even out payments, the free Home Energy Checkup for personalized tips, HomeIntel's smart audit program, and Savings Finder for assistance recommendations make it easier for residents to manage energy use effectively.
They still have a long way to get to Silicon Valley Power's rates in Santa Clara, but it's a step in the right direction.
