San Jose Clean Energy Data Access Guide
San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) is the City of San Jose's Community Choice Aggregator, automatically serving roughly 354,000 electric accounts with cleaner generation while PG&E continues to deliver power and handle metering, billing, and data. Customers are auto-enrolled in SJCE's GreenSource product and can upgrade to 100% renewable TotalGreen or opt out to PG&E generation.
How to Get Your San Jose Clean Energy Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG&E MyAccount Portal | ✓ | ✓ | All (residential & C&I) | Billing (PDF) | Real-time | |
| Green Button Download | ✓ | ✓ | All customers | 15-min interval usage | ~2 business days | CSV / XML |
| PG&E Share My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All (with auth) | Interval + billing | ~2 business days | API (ESPI) |
| SJCE Commercial Data Request | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial / industrial | Billing, usage, TOU, demand | 3-10 business days | Excel / CSV |
| CEC MIDAS API | ✓ | ✓ | All / developers | Rates, GHG, Flex Alerts | Real-time | JSON / XML |
Billing Data Access
SJCE customers receive a single PG&E bill that lists SJCE's generation charge alongside PG&E delivery charges and fees (including the PCIA). Billing and usage data are accessed primarily through PG&E's MyAccount portal; SJCE also provides custom commercial billing reports by email request.
What Data Is on Your San Jose Clean Energy Bill
- SJCE generation charges
- PG&E delivery charges and fees (PCIA, franchise surcharge)
- Monthly usage (kWh)
- Time-of-Use charges (commercial)
- Demand charges (commercial)
- Payment history
How to Download San Jose Clean Energy Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01For standard bills, use the PG&E MyAccount portal as above
- 02For detailed commercial data, email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org with subject 'Billing Data Request - [Account Number]'
- 03Specify account number, business name, date range, and fields needed (usage, TOU, demand charges)
- 04Receive a custom Excel report, typically within 3-5 business days
How to Download San Jose Clean Energy Bills (Residential)
- 01Log in at https://myaccount.pge.com/myaccount/s/login with your PG&E/SJCE account number
- 02Open Billing or My Usage to view current and past bills
- 03Download bills as PDF; SJCE generation appears as a separate line item
Third-Party Access to San Jose Clean Energy Billing Data
PG&E Share My Data (recommended)
- 01Customer authorizes the registered vendor at https://sharemydata.pge.com via OAuth
- 02Vendor receives billing and usage data automatically through the API
- 03Authorization can be revoked any time in the Share My Data portal
SJCE authorized email request
- 01Obtain written customer authorization
- 02Email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org with the customer account number and authorization copy
- 03SJCE verifies and sends the Excel report directly to the authorized third party
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the San Jose Clean Energy Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
Because SJCE customers are metered by PG&E, interval (smart meter) data is accessed through PG&E's infrastructure - Green Button download, Share My Data API, and Stream My Data. SJCE also fulfills custom commercial interval-data requests by email for analyses like battery sizing and demand-charge studies.
How to Download San Jose Clean Energy Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at https://myaccount.pge.com/myaccount/s/login
- 02Open Usage / Energy Usage Details and click Green Button / Download My Data
- 03Choose a date range and format (CSV for spreadsheets, XML/ESPI for applications)
- 04Export the .zip and extract the interval data (15-minute kWh)
How to Download San Jose Clean Energy Interval Data via Portal
- 01For specialized commercial analysis, email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org with subject 'Interval Data Request - [Account Number]'
- 02Include meter IDs (from the PG&E statement), date range, and use case
- 03Receive Excel/CSV interval data, typically within 5-10 business days
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which San Jose Clean Energy rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
SJCE customer data is held by PG&E, so automated third-party access uses PG&E's Share My Data program (Green Button Connect / ESPI over OAuth 2.0). California's MIDAS API also provides SJCE time-varying rates and GHG signals. SJCE does not operate its own customer-facing API.
Available San Jose Clean Energy API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieve interval usage | Green Button Connect / ESPI Usage (PG&E Share My Data) | GET | XML (ESPI) / JSON |
| Retrieve SJCE rates & GHG (MIDAS) | https://midasapi.energy.ca.gov/api/v1/rates | GET | JSON / XML |
How to Register as a San Jose Clean Energy API Vendor
- 01Register as a Share My Data vendor with PG&E (company info, use case, security policies)
- 02Complete sandbox testing of the OAuth flow and data APIs
- 03Receive production approval (typically 2-6 weeks)
- 04Invite customers to authorize and call the Share My Data APIs
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
SJCE customers do not use EDI for data sharing. EDI (ANSI X12) is used at the wholesale level between PG&E, Energy Service Providers, and SJCE for settlement; it is not a customer data channel. Customers should use Share My Data or Green Button instead.
Supported San Jose Clean Energy EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Usage Detail | Meter interval/usage data exchange |
| 810 | Invoice / Billing | Billing statement exchange |
| 867 | Product Receipt | Energy delivery confirmations |
| 820 | Payment Order / Remittance | Payment data exchange |
How to Enroll in San Jose Clean Energy EDI
- 01Register as a PG&E trading partner (EDISupport@pge.com) and execute Form 79-861
- 02Configure EDI translation software and an SFTP/VAN connection
- 03Complete CMEP-to-EDI mapping tests and PG&E certification
- 04Deploy to production for 814/810 transactions
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
SJCE bills only the generation portion of a CCA customer's bill; PG&E sets delivery, the PCIA exit fee, and other charges. SJCE generation rates are structured to be competitive with PG&E generation and are now on evening-peak TOU periods statewide. Commercial schedule selection mirrors PG&E's (A-1/A-10 small-medium, B-10/B-19 medium-large with demand charges, B-20 very large/industrial). The 2026 rates reflect a Council-approved reduction worth more than $50M in savings.
San Jose Clean Energy Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| A-1 / A-10 | Small & medium commercial generation (TOU) |
| B-10 / B-19 | Medium to large commercial TOU with demand charges |
| B-20 | Very large commercial / industrial |
| TotalGreen | Optional 100% renewable upgrade |
San Jose Clean Energy Rate Features & TOU Details
- Generation-only billing on a single PG&E bill (CCA model)
- Evening-peak Time-of-Use periods for all commercial customers (2026 statewide transition)
- GreenSource default (~62% renewable) vs. TotalGreen 100% renewable upgrade
- Demand ($/kW) charges on PG&E delivery for B-10/B-19/B-20
- PCIA exit fee applies to CCA customers and affects PG&E-vs-SJCE comparisons
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full San Jose Clean Energy Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Peak Rewards (demand response)
SJCE demand-response program paying bill credits for reducing usage during peak events; smart-device option available.
- 01Enroll at the Peak Rewards page
- 02Authorize SJCE to send control signals (or connect a smart device)
- 03Reduce load during notified events to earn credits
CPUC Energy Data Request (via PG&E)
Under CPUC Decision 14-05-016, eligible third parties can request aggregated or (with authorization) customer-specific usage data from PG&E.
- 01Visit the PG&E Energy Data Request portal
- 02Download aggregated zip-code data sets, or
- 03Submit an authorized individual customer data request
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠SJCE does not operate its own customer-facing API or developer portal; data access runs through PG&E.
- ⚠Interval and billing data carry ~2 business days latency via PG&E tools.
- ⚠SJCE custom commercial reports take 3-10 business days to fulfill.
- ⚠EDI is wholesale-only (PG&E/ESP/SJCE) and not a customer data channel.
- ⚠PCIA and other PG&E exit fees apply to CCA customers and affect total bill comparisons.
San Jose Clean Energy Data Access FAQ
Who supplies and who bills SJCE commercial customers?▾
San Jose Clean Energy supplies the electric generation (the default GreenSource product or the 100% renewable TotalGreen upgrade), while PG&E delivers the power and handles metering and billing. Customers receive a single PG&E bill that shows SJCE's generation charge plus PG&E delivery charges, the PCIA, and applicable fees.
How does a commercial customer get interval data from SJCE?▾
Because PG&E meters SJCE customers, interval data comes through PG&E: download 15-minute data via Green Button at myaccount.pge.com, or authorize a vendor via Share My Data (Green Button Connect / OAuth). SJCE also fulfills custom commercial interval-data requests by emailing info@sanjosecleanenergy.org, covering the full history since enrollment (Feb 2019).
Can a third party access SJCE customer data via API?▾
Yes, through PG&E's Share My Data program, which implements Green Button Connect My Data (ESPI) over OAuth 2.0. The customer authorizes a registered vendor, who then receives interval and billing data automatically. California's MIDAS API additionally provides SJCE time-varying rates and GHG signals. SJCE itself does not run a customer-facing API.
What commercial rate schedules does SJCE use?▾
SJCE generation schedules mirror PG&E's commercial rate classes: A-1/A-10 for small-to-medium commercial, B-10 and B-19 for medium-to-large customers with demand charges, and B-20 for very large commercial and industrial loads. All commercial customers are now on evening-peak Time-of-Use periods. Per-kWh generation rates are published on SJCE's rate sheets.
How did SJCE rates change for 2026?▾
Effective March 1, 2026, the San Jose City Council approved a generation-rate reduction equivalent to more than $50 million in year-over-year savings - about a 4% bill cut (roughly $7/month) for the average household. GreenSource stayed ~62% renewable and TotalGreen remained 100% renewable (about $4/month more for an average home).
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