From city permit to PG&E meter in San José
- City permit. Building permits go through Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (Building Division), using SJPermits.org for applications, payments and inspections, and SJePlans for plan submittal.
- PG&E application. The new service, upgrade or disconnect is a separate application to PG&E. A complete package the first time is what keeps it moving.
- PG&E design and scheduling. PG&E assigns a job owner, designs the service and schedules its crews. This is where most jobs stall without follow-up.
- City final and release. The Building Division's inspections page lists PG&E meter releases and a Pre-Final Meter Request Form (Form 329). Ask about the meter release when you schedule your final electrical inspection rather than after.
- Meter set. PG&E sets the meter and energizes once it has the release and its own work is done.
San José rules that affect PG&E work
Demolition
With an approved demolition permit, the city tells owners to contact PG&E at least 30 days before demolition to disconnect and remove the gas service. Build that 30 days into the demo schedule.
Gas in new construction
San José's natural gas prohibition for new buildings (Chapter 17.845) is under an enforcement moratorium, so gas service applications are possible again. Confirm with the city before you design around gas.
What MeterSet handles in San José
- New electric and gas service for new homes and rebuilds, from application to meter set
- Panel and service upgrades to 200A and 400A, including Express Connect where the job qualifies
- Temporary construction power
- Electric and gas disconnects and the PG&E letters your demolition permit needs
- Escalation when a PG&E date slips, measured against PG&E's own published timelines
Questions San José builders ask
Who do I call for new electric service in San José, PG&E or San José Clean Energy?
PG&E. San José Clean Energy only buys the electricity; PG&E handles new service applications, design, construction and the meter set.
How much notice does PG&E need before a San José teardown?
The city tells owners to contact PG&E at least 30 days before demolition to disconnect and remove the gas service. In practice, start the disconnect request as soon as the demolition permit is approved.
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