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Lighting 101, Lighting 101 , Today’s energy-efficient lighting comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and wattages for almost every business use. Take a look at the lighting products below, followed by suggested uses and energy-saving tips, and learn how you can light up for less — without sacrificing style, comfort or personal safety., Learn about instant lighting rebates at sdge.com/instant rebates ., Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL), The most common type of energy-efficient light bulb, CFLs can fit into just about any fixture and serve most of your lighting needs, including those designed for dimming and three-way lighting. Screw-in CFLs fit most standard light sockets, and pin-based CFLs plug into specially-designed fixtures. Compared to a traditional incandescent bulb: CFLs use 75% less energy. CFLs can last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Many ENERGY STAR®-qualified CFLs now turn on instantly as well, so there’s no waiting for a bulb to warm up., Light Emitting Diode (LED), An LED is a semi-conductor device that emits visible light when conducting current. Efficient, durable and long-lasting, LEDs save energy and money on accent, landscape and holiday lighting., Photocell, Photocells use a sensor to automatically turn a light off when enough daylight is detected, and turns the fixture on when it becomes dark. Motion detection and sound activation sensors are also available., Solar Cell System (or Photovoltaic Cell System), Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity to generate solar power. Consider combining solar cells with energy-efficient lighting products like LEDs and CFLs for low- or no-cost lighting options that are ideal for landscaping or other outdoor uses. For more information, talk to your Account Executive or call our Energy Savings Center at 1-800-644-6133 .
Energy Conservation Activations, Energy Conservation Activations, This is the activation status page for SDG&E programs and pricing plans that call for energy use reductions from both Residential and Business customers. For customers who are on an event-based pricing plan, please refer to, Time of Use Plus and Critical Peak Pricing Plans, . For customers who have signed up for an incentive program please refer to, Demand Response Incentive Programs, ., Time of Use Plus and Critical Peak Pricing Plans, Time of Use plus and Critical Peak Pricing Plans allow you to receive a lower rate most of the year, but on activated days, prices are higher (up to four times more). Conserve energy during activated hours to avoid paying the higher charge., There are no Time of Use Plus and Critical Peak Pricing Plan event hours activated at this time., Demand Response: Incentive Programs, Customers who have signed up for Demand Response programs can be rewarded for reducing or shifting energy use during event days. Please see individual program web page for participation guidelines., There are no Incentive Programs activated at this time.
Maintaining Commercial Buildings, Operate Your Building More Efficiently, Just a few small changes can help you improve your heating, lighting, and cooling efficiency—so you’re saving time, energy, and money!, Cooling Tower Ozonation, Cooling towers pull heat out of commercial buildings, but cleaning the cooling tower equipment typically requires an expensive routine of chlorine, chemicals, and system flushing. With an ozone generator, the cooling towers operate at higher efficiency with no harsh chemicals to dispose of—the only by-products are oxygen and water., Geoexchange Systems, Geoexchange heating and cooling systems (also known as ground source heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps) use the constant temperature of the earth to provide optimal heating and cooling efficiency. In fact, in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study, geoexchange systems provided the lowest operating costs and best environmental performance, even when compared to advanced fossil fuel systems. Studies have shown that geoexchange systems can save commercial facilities from 30–70% on their heating bills, and from 20–50% on their cooling bills, compared to standard systems. For more information, talk to your Account Executive or call our Energy Savings Center at 1-800-644-6133 .
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Fire Preparedness, What you should do to prepare for emergencies, Preparing for unexpected events is your first step in protecting your family, home, business and property— and potentially saving lives. Getting ready for emergency, Meteorology team essential in being prepared for wildfires, In our region, rising temperatures, prolonged drought conditions, and severe weather patterns present us with an ongoing challenge — devastating wildfires. And they can happen any time, for many reasons and become uncontrollable very quickly, as the recent West Fire in Alpine proved. To combat this threat and uphold our No. 1 priority of public safety, we’ve established a new Fire Science & Climate Adaptation Department. The newest addition to this team is meteorologist Carrie Bowers whose specialty is fire science. Carrie has extensive experience as a wildland firefighter and served for nine years with the U.S. Forest Service. She transitioned from a firefighter to meteorologist because she was fascinated by the weather classes she took as a firefighter. Her experience with firefighting, coupled with her knowledge of meteorology/fire weather, will help us navigate the risk associated with dangerous conditions. Team members in our new department continue to refine our Community…, One of the nation's largest and most advanced utility weather networks, , with over 190 weather stations, captures data for analysis by our team of meteorologists. The microclimate forecasts are sent to our electric system operators and local fire agencies to develop staffing plans., Wildfire detection, , a network of 100 high-definition cameras in about 20 locations, helps provide early fire detection., Our own weather team, uses fire behavior modeling software they created and the Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index, which leverages cutting-edge fire science to classify the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires by community., Five fire coordinators, train firefighters, police and other first responders in energy safety. They also train SDG&E® field crews in fire prevention and response., Enhanced fire safety measures, — more than 19,000 wood poles have been converted to steel poles in fire-prone areas, 10,000 miles of electrical lines are now underground, 15 drones assess infrastructure and brush is cleared around 30,000 power poles annually. Over the next three years, SDG&E plans to install an additional 5,000 steel poles. Learn more about our wildfire preparedness efforts and resources to help you be prepared at sdge.com/wildfire-safety . Our helitanker lifts off in minutes, takes less than 60 seconds to refill, and carries 2,650 gallons of water. Most firefighting helicopters carry 370 gallons making our helitanker a vital asset in protecting our communities., Plan for safety with tips, videos and checklists, If you suddenly had to deal with an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake, would you know what to do? Your safety may depend on how well prepared you are. Here are some resources to help you get started. Learn the basics in our video, “ How to Develop Your Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Wildfire Season .” Use our checklists to get ideas for family emergency and evacuation plans, training and drills, and emergency supply kits for home and vehicles. Protect your home in case of wildfire. Get Cal Fire tips and videos on creating defensible space around your home at ReadyforWildfire.org . For more tips on emergency preparedness, visit sdge.com/emergency ., Protect property and be prepared – create a defensible space, In a wildfire, firefighters are stretched to the limit. By designing or modifying the space around your home to resist wildfire, you have a better chance of saving your property—whether firefighters can get to it in time or not. There are three zones around your house to consider:, ZONE 1, : From the structure out to a minimum of 30-50 ft. The area nearest your home should contain low-growing plants with low-fuel volume., ZONE 2, : A minimum of 30-100 ft. from structure Low-growing ground covers that are resistant to fire and low in fuel volume are recommended in this zone., ZONE 3, : Beyond 100 ft. from structure Check with environmental regulatory agencies before modifying native vegetation that might include endangered species and habitat., Preparing for emergencies for seniors and those with a disability, A little extra preparation for the special needs of seniors and those with a disability can go a long way if a disaster happens. Have a plan for transportation if someone in your home has a mobility issue and/or a need for electricity. And, depending on your daily needs, here are some things to consider: Medical equipment (including batteries and chargers) and supplies Prescriptions List of medical, pharmacy and medical device and supply providers, including phone numbers Copies of prescriptions, doctors’ orders and serial numbers of medical devices Extra eyeglasses and hearing aids Medical alert tags or bracelets or written description of your disability and/or needs if you’re unable to describe the situation Assistive technology and/or communication tools Accessible housing A service animal, Prepare an emergency supply kit, When fire threatens, you won’t have time to shop or search for supplies, so have an emergency supply kit assembled that includes items you may need at home or if you need to evacuate. Store them in easy-to-carry containers such as backpacks or plastic crates. Learn the basics in our video, “ How to Develop Your Emergency Preparedness Ahead of Wildfire Season ,” and plan for safety with tips, videos and checklists at sdge.com/emergency ., Stay in-the-know, High-fire danger months are approaching so it’s critical to prepare now. If there’s a wildfire in your area, the power could be turned off for public safety. Stay informed and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. Go to My Energy Center (sdge.com/MyEnergyCenter ) Click on "Manage My Energy Center" and update your contact information, including email address You can also sign up for outage notifications in My Energy Center. Click on the ‘Alerts and Subscriptions’ tab Select ‘Outage Notifications’ from the drop-down menu From there, choose the way you want to stay informed (email, text, voice) Download our new smartphone app at sdge.com/mobileapp to report power outages and view outage maps. The SD Emergency App will keep you and your family informed with emergency updates, interactive emergency maps and shelter locations. Download at readysandiego.org . , Business tips and tools help speed disaster recovery, A disaster, such as a fire or earthquake, can disrupt your business without warning — sometimes at great cost. Being prepared can help you restore operations faster and limit your losses. You’ll find the basics outlined in our four-minute video, “Emergency Preparedness for Businesses,” at sdge.com/bizplan . Steps you should take include: developing a written plan; training staff; practicing emergency procedures; stocking emergency supplies; maintaining defensible space; backing up and storing information securely offsite; and periodically testing equipment such as electric generators and smoke detectors. For tools to develop or improve a disaster preparedness program for your business, visit ready.gov/business . You’ll find an automated disaster recovery plan tool in the business continuity planning software, and a series of business continuity training videos., For outage info, tap app, map or Twitter, Save yourself a phone call and use online options instead for information on planned and unplanned power outages at sdge.com/outage. Download our free mobile app at sdge.com/mobileapp to report power outages or view our outage map. Our outage map at sdge.com/outagemap shows affected areas and estimated restoration times. Tweet us or follow us on Twitter @SDGE or twitter.com/sdge for news and alerts., SD Emergency: the must-have app to be prepared, The SD Emergency App will keep you and your family informed with emergency updates, interactive emergency maps and shelter locations. Download at readysandiego.org .
Preparing for an Emergency Before one Happens, Preparing for an Emergency Before One Happens, Focusing on emergency preparedness can help keep you and your loved ones safe in case of a wildfire or other emergency., Develop a Plan, Emergencies can come in many forms such as wildfires, storms, earthquakes or school or work emergencies. Being prepared for emergencies means having a written plan as well as supplies. With a written plan you have systematic and repeatable approach to emergencies. Your plan should be tailored to meet your specific situation, such as preparing for elderly and disabled family members as well as pets. Review and update it annually. Consider these things when making a plan: Create an emergency plan for your family, identifying two places for the family to meet. A place outside your home A spot away from your neighborhood in case you can't return home Practice the plan with your family, including your children Review the emergency plans at your workplace, your children's school or daycare center and other places where members of your family regularly spend time away from home Plan safe routes away from your home and business to high, safe ground. Make sure your children are aware of the…, Prepare a Kit of Emergency Supplies, During an emergency, you'll need supplies. Here are some of the basics you should have on hand. Three-day supply of bottled water (one gallon per person per day) A three-day supply of packaged, dried, and canned food First aid kit and essential medicines Pet food and pet carrier Manual can opener Portable radio and flashlights with spare batteries in waterproof bags An extra set of car keys Cash and credit cards Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members, Comprehensive Checklists, Read SDG&E's comprehensive checklists for your home, at work and in your car. Emergency checklists, Protect Property and Be Prepared – Create a Defensible Space, In a wildfire, firefighters are stretched to the limit. By designing or modifying the space around your home to resist wildfire, you have a better chance of saving your property—whether firefighters can get to it in time or not. There are three zones around your house to consider:, ZONE 1, : From the structure out to a minimum of 30-50 ft. The area nearest your home should contain low-growing plants with low-fuel volume., ZONE 2, : A minimum of 30-100 ft. from structure Low-growing ground covers that are resistant to fire and low in fuel volume are recommended in this zone., ZONE 3, : Beyond 100 ft. from structure Check with environmental regulatory agencies before modifying native vegetation that might include endangered species and habitat. Defensible space
Our Commitment to Wildfire Safety, Our Commitment to Wildfire Safety, SDG&E is a national leader in utility wildfire mitigation. We’ve worked hard to develop a comprehensive wildfire safety program to help protect our customers, communities and stakeholders. Our highest priority is safety and we’ve made significant investments to improve, repair and strengthen our existing infrastructure. We are proud of the many technology projects we’ve completed, including Alert SDG&E cameras and our weather network . wildfire info, Collaboration with Local Agencies, Collaboration with local agencies has taken place for many years and has helped increased resources, including SDG&E grants help fire agencies get new state-of-the-art equipment, including upgraded maps and radios, self-contained breathing units, medical equipment, and mobile computers on fire engines. Critical technology has been developed and its data is shared with other agencies. Investments to the electric system so it’s more resilient against severe weather and wildfires., SDG&E Aircrane, The Erickson Aircrane is a vital tool to fight wildfires in San Diego. Last year was the eighth-year the company has contracted to use the Aircrane. The Aircrane is an impressive machine, holding a maximum of 2,650 gallons of water or fire suppressant – the equivalent of five fire engines. It can be airborne within 15 minutes, and takes only 45 seconds to refill its tank. Over the last eight-plus years it has made more than 820 water drops. That’s over half a million gallons of water dropped to protect our homes, businesses and communities. Bringing back the Aircrane for another fire season is just one of the many enhancements we, and our partners, have made over the years to improve wildfire readiness. Working collaboratively with the County, local jurisdictions and the state is key to ensuring our communities are as safe as possible. Caroline Winn, chief operating officer for SDG&E, Safe and Reliable Operations, We take our responsibility to operate the electric grid very seriously. If conditions threaten the integrity of our system, we will turn off power to protect public safety. Some of the factors that are taken into consideration include the circumstances of the emergency, wind speed measurements, temperature, humidity, field observations by SDG&E crews and information from fire agencies. While some homes may be located where there is not high winds, other parts of the line or circuit serving homes may be located in an area experiencing gusty wind conditions that require a power shutoff as a safety measure. Before power is restored, field crews patrol lines and deem them safe to re-energize. When patrolling, crews look for safety hazards like downed power lines, debris, tree branches caught on lines, or broken hardware. If damage is found, repairs must be made first. , Additional Wildfire Safety Resources, Alert SDG&E Cameras, In collaboration with UCSD and the University of Nevada, Reno, these high-definition cameras improve fire detection through a live-streaming view of San Diego’s most fire-prone areas., Meteorologists, Our team of four full-time meteorologists help us make informed operational decisions. They’re constantly analyzing weather data and providing microclimate forecasts to our electric system operators., Vegetation Management, Our fire protection efforts extend to a comprehensive vegetation management program. Arborists, tree trimmers and pole brush experts maintain clearances around 460,000 trees and brush is cleared around 30,000 poles. Our comprehensive fire-risk mitigation program helps protect our customers, communities and stakeholders. And we stay committed to continuing our collaborative and proactive approach into the future.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs, There are no, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), events forecast at this time. If there is a PSPS event, please check this webpage for a map of areas that may be affected. If you are experiencing a power outage, check the status on our outage map . Sign up for outage notifications .