How will the California Climate Credit impact my bill?

As a valued SCE customer, staying informed about your billing cycle projected costs and any credits or adjustments that may affect your monthly bill is essential. Below is a guide to help you easily interpret your bill projections.

Reviewing Bill Projections

When reviewing your bill projections for months in which you receive a California Climate Credit, remember that the Projected Next Bill (PNB) cost projections will likely be lower due to the California Climate Credit applied during that cycle.

It's important to note that in some cases, your usage as-of-date cost will display higher than your Projected Bill. That is due to the climate credit applying only to your Projected Bill cost, not your Usage as-of-date cost. SCE is aware of this discrepancy and is working to resolve the variance. However, SCE can confirm that the climate credit will be applied to all applicable accounts once your bill period has ended.

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What is the California Climate Credit?

The California Climate Credit is a bi-annual credit provided by the state of California to combat climate change. It's available to both residential and small business customers.

This credit is intended to assist utility customers in transitioning to a low-carbon future. When the California Climate Credit is applied, your bill projections will be lower than usual. 

How Much is the Credit?

The exact amount of the climate credit may vary based on your usage and other factors. For further details regarding this credit, visit CPUC's Climate Credit Page or CPUC's Small Business Climate Credit Page.

When to Expect Normalization

Customers can anticipate the bill projections will normalize starting the month after you receive the California Climate Credit. For instance, if you receive a California Climate Credit in April or October, your bill will normalize in May or November's billing period.