Setting up utilities in Fresno
In Fresno, PG&E delivers electricity, Pacific Gas and Electric Company delivers gas, water depends on your address, sewer depends on your address, and trash pickup depends on your address.
Moving to Fresno? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in Fresno
Who to call for each service in Fresno, and how to start it.
Electric
PG&E
The electric company for northern and central California.
To start: PG&E may ask for your Social Security number to confirm who you are, but you don’t have to give it. If you don’t, PG&E will ask for another ID, such as a driver’s license, passport or state ID.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PG&E delivers gas and electricity in northern and central California.
To start: Have your new service address and move-in date ready, and be 18 or older.
Water
Depends on your address
City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
The City supplies drinking water and wastewater service.
Most of the city
To start: Fill out the City’s online sign-up form. It processes requests within 48 hours, except on weekends and holidays.
The City’s water service area excludes areas served by California State University Fresno.
Bakman Water Company
A water company serving Southeast Fresno.
Southeast Fresno, bounded by Olive, Kings Canyon, Winery, Fowler
To start: Call the Bakman Water Company office or stop by it to establish service.
Pinedale County Water District
PCWD maintains the water line from the street to your meter.
Pinedale area, Nees to Escalon Aves, Fruit Ave to Fresno St
Sewer
Depends on your address
City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities
The City supplies drinking water and wastewater service.
Most of the city
To start: Fill out the City’s online sign-up form. It processes requests within 48 hours, except on weekends and holidays.
The City’s water service area excludes areas served by California State University Fresno.
Pinedale County Water District
PCWD maintains the water line from the street to your meter.
Part of the Pinedale area (district sewer customers)
Trash & recycling
Depends on your address
City of Fresno Solid Waste Management Division
The City provides trash, recycling and green waste carts.
Houses
The City no longer provides multi-family, commercial, and roll-off collection service.
Republic Services
Republic Services offers recycling and trash pickup in Fresno.
Apartments north of Ashlan Ave
To start: Contact Republic Services to get started with regular pickup.
Mid Valley Disposal
Mid Valley Disposal serves multi-family locations in Fresno.
Apartments south of Ashlan Ave
To start: Fill out the new customer form, and a representative will contact you.
What Fresno homes pay for electricity
This is PG&E’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$164
PG&E’s average home bill, per month
34.7¢
PG&E’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Fresno
Sources: PG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, Bakman Water Company, Pinedale County Water District, City of Fresno Solid Waste Management Division, Republic Services, Mid Valley Disposal, EIA.
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