Cost-efficient municipal services, affordable facilities, incentives and rebates, free energy audits and one-stop permitting make the City an attractive place for conducting business.
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| Utilities | One-Stop Shopping for Relocation | Service Ethic |
| Municipally owned utilities–electric, water, solar and sewer–keep costs down, providing the lowest combined rates in the Bay Area and saving as much as 30 to 40 percent on electricity alone. [See for yourself with our Electric Bill Calculator.] Santa Clara also has no utility tax, providing an additional 3 to 5 percent savings on utility bills. | Santa Clara provides a one-stop shopping system for relocation–a “plug and play” system for most of its commercial real estate offerings–from streamlining business codes to fast-track permitting to 30-day rebate turn-around. The City offers a single point-of-contact to liaison between business organizations and various municipal departments. | Free turnkey services–energy audits, rebates and cost-saving energy programs–join forces with dedicated, key customer representatives who tailor energy services to fit customer needs. |
SVP vs. PG &E Average* Rates
| Class Of Service | SVP Rates As Of 01/01/13 ($/kWh) | PG&E Rates As Of 01/01/13 ($/kWh) | SVP Lower ($/kWh) | 2013 SVP Lower (%) | PG&E Higher ($/kWh) | PG&E Higer (%) |
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| Residential | D-1 $ 0.103 |
E-1 $ 0.190 |
$ 0.087 | 46% | $ 0.087 | 84% |
| Small Commercial | C-1 $ 0.154 |
A-1 $ 0.190 |
$ 0.036 | 19% | $ 0.036 | 23% |
| Large Commercial | CB-1 $ 0.111 |
A-10S $ 0.166 |
$ 0.055 | 33% | $ 0.055 | 50% |
| Small Industrial | CB-1 $ 0.111 |
E-19S $ 0.144 |
$ 0.033 | 23% | $ 0.033 | 30% |
| Large Industrial | CB-3 $ 0.101 |
E-20P $ 0.123 |
$ 0.022 | 18% | $ 0.022 | 22% |
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* Average rates based on estimated forecasts, including surcharges. Average rates are provided for general reference, and individual customer's average rate will depend on it’s applicable kw and kwh. ** This comparison does not factor in the additional user tax charge levied in most PG&E service jurisdictions (typically 5%). Santa Clara customers are not charged these additional fees. Source: PG&E Rates Effective January 1, 2013 to Present | ||||||