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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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 (%)
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%
 

* 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