Setting up utilities in San Jose
In San Jose, PG&E delivers electricity, Pacific Gas and Electric Company delivers gas, water depends on your address, sewer depends on your address, and the City of San José Environmental Services handles trash pickup.
Moving to San Jose? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in San Jose
Who to call for each service in San Jose, 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.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Gas
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PG&E delivers gas and electricity in northern and central California.
To start: Have your new service address, move-in date and Social Security number ready, and be 18 or older.
Water
Depends on your address
San Jose Water
San Jose Water delivers water directly to homes and businesses.
Most of San José; check your address
To start: Start your service online or by email, phone or fax.
San José Municipal Water System
Muni Water is owned and operated by the City of San José.
Parts of North San José, Alviso, Evergreen, Edenvale, Coyote
To start: Contact Customer Service by phone or in person.
Great Oaks Water Company
Great Oaks provides water service in Santa Clara County.
Parts of Blossom Valley, Santa Teresa, Edenvale, Almaden
Sewer
Depends on your address
City of San José Department of Transportation
Maintains the sanitary sewer system within the City streets.
Most of San José
Residential sewer charges are placed on the property tax roll.
Cupertino Sanitary District
CuSD conveys waste-water from its customers for treatment.
Small areas of San José; check with the district
Trash & recycling
City of San José Environmental Services
Rates include weekly garbage, recycling and yard trimmings collection.
Garbage service is mandatory in the City of San José and must be paid for by the owner.
What San Jose 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 San Jose
Sources: PG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Jose Water, San José Municipal Water System, Great Oaks Water Company, City of San José Department of Transportation, Cupertino Sanitary District, City of San José Environmental Services, EIA.
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