SDGE asked CPUC for an 8.6% residential bill increase in 2028. It is not approved yet.
San Diego Gas & Electric filed its next General Rate Case request with the California Public Utilities Commission on June 15, 2026. The proposal would raise a typical residential customer's combined electric and natural gas bill by an estimated 8.6% in 2028 if regulators approve it.
Updated June 16, 2026. Based on SDGE's 2028 rate request announcement and San Diego Union-Tribune reporting.
8.6%
Estimated 2028 increase for a typical residential customer with electric and gas service, if approved.
$14.03
Estimated increase in the average monthly residential electric bill compared with projected 2027 bills.
$8.45
Estimated increase in the average monthly residential natural gas bill compared with projected 2027 bills.
$3.8B
SDGE says the 2028 request includes about $2.9B for electric operations and $900M for gas operations.
What would an 8.6% increase do to your bill?
Enter your monthly SDGE electric and natural gas bill amounts. This applies SDGE's proposed 8.6% combined residential bill impact to your total, so it is a practical estimate rather than a CPUC-approved rate calculation.
Current monthly total
$265.00
Estimated monthly increase
$22.79
Estimated new monthly bill
$287.79
Estimated annual increase
$273.48
Estimated annual SDGE energy spend after increase
$3,453.48
Quick examples
| Current monthly bill | Estimated new monthly bill | Monthly increase | Annual increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $108.60 | $8.60 | $103.20 |
| $200.00 | $217.20 | $17.20 | $206.40 |
| $300.00 | $325.80 | $25.80 | $309.60 |
| $500.00 | $543.00 | $43.00 | $516.00 |
| $750.00 | $814.50 | $64.50 | $774.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $1,086.00 | $86.00 | $1,032.00 |
| $1,500.00 | $1,629.00 | $129.00 | $1,548.00 |
| $2,000.00 | $2,172.00 | $172.00 | $2,064.00 |
What SDGE is asking for
SDGE is asking for an estimated 2028 revenue requirement of about $3.8 billion: roughly $2.9 billion for electric operations and $900 million for natural gas operations. That is $280 million higher than the utility's estimated 2027 level, an 8.1% increase.
For a typical residential customer, SDGE says that would translate to about $14.03 more per month for electricity and $8.45 more per month for natural gas. Together, that is about $22.48 per month, or roughly $270 per year, before any later CPUC changes.
The request covers the next rate-case cycle, 2028 through 2031. SDGE says the money is tied to core operations, safety, reliability, wildfire work, pipeline safety, cybersecurity, grid modernization, and customer growth.
A General Rate Case is where the CPUC reviews how much revenue an investor-owned utility may collect for base operations and infrastructure.
The filed number is a starting point. Consumer advocates, other parties, SDGE, and CPUC staff can challenge assumptions before the five CPUC commissioners make a final decision.
The Union-Tribune reported that the review process is expected to run for about 18 months.
Request snapshot
| Filed | June 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate case period | 2028 through 2031 |
| Requested 2028 revenue requirement | About $3.8 billion |
| Increase over estimated 2027 level | $280 million, or 8.1% |
| Proposed effective date | January 1, 2028, if CPUC approves |
| Status | Pending CPUC review; not approved |
The affordability problem is already severe
This filing lands after years of rate pressure. The Public Advocates Office's April 30, 2026 electric rates report tracks residential electric rate changes for PG&E, SDGE, and Southern California Edison through March 2026. The Union-Tribune, citing that report, noted that SDGE's average residential per-kWh rate rose 98% over the past 10 years.
That history is why the distinction between requested and approved matters. An 8.6% request may sound like one more regulatory filing, but for households already dealing with high time-of-use rates, it would be another meaningful bill increase unless CPUC trims or rejects parts of the proposal.
Want CPUC to hear from you?
The best path is to submit a public comment in the official CPUC proceeding for SDGE's 2028 General Rate Case. CPUC says public comments are considered by commissioners and the administrative law judge when they make decisions.
- Search the CPUC Docket Card for the SDGE 2028 General Rate Case proceeding once the application appears.
- Open the proceeding, choose the Public Comments tab, and use Add Public Comment.
- If you cannot find the proceeding number, contact the CPUC Public Advisor's Office and ask how to comment on SDGE's 2028 General Rate Case.
The Public Advisor's Office helps members of the public participate in CPUC proceedings.
[email protected]1-866-849-8390Mail: CPUC Public Advisor's Office, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102
Check what high rates mean for your own usage
The rate case is system-wide. Your actual exposure depends on your rate plan, season, baseline usage, and when you use electricity.