Residential customers who reside in SDG&E’s service territory that have been identified as having low urban tree canopy or live in communities where planting trees could provide associated environmental and health benefits. To identify qualifying zip codes, SDG&E utilized publicly available resources that included local equity considerations, state guidelines on marginalized communities, and nationally recognized tree equity score criteria.

The SDG&E Community Tree Rebate Program offers rebates to qualifying customers who want to plant eligible trees at their home. SDG&E is issuing a rebate to provide qualifying residential customers with more choice in what type of tree they would like for their home and flexibility in where they would like to make their purchase.

Yes! Qualifying customers are eligible for up to five trees per calendar year. Limit two fruit trees per customer. Multiple applications are allowed if you purchase trees at different times. However, we recommend including all eligible trees on one application, if possible, so that your rebate will process faster. All trees must be planted or potted by Nov. 15, 2024, and applications must be submitted through the rebate portal by Nov. 30, 2024.

Eligible tree and plant species can be found at nurseries throughout SDG&E’s territory. View the eligibility list. Please contact your local nursery to determine if they have the plant you are looking for. Eligible species have been carefully selected so they meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Native to our region
• Drought tolerant
• included in SDG&E’s Right Tree Right Place Program

Submit documentation through our tree rebate portal once all eligible trees have been planted. Rebates are valid for eligible trees that come in 1-, 5- and 15-gallon sizes.

A photo of each eligible tree showing it has been planted is required. Also, an itemized receipt is preferred. If an itemized receipt is not available, please provide the available receipt and a photo of the tree tag for each corresponding tree with the application.

Rebates are valid for eligible tree and plant species that come in 1-, 5- and 15-gallon sizes.

Once your application has been approved, please allow up to two weeks for your check to arrive. Please note that if you are contacted to provide information that was missing on your application, your processing time may be longer.

Trees are available based on local nursery stock. SDG&E cannot guarantee species availability. Please see the program's terms and conditions for more details. 

Yes. SDG&E provides many tips to ensure you are safely planting the right tree in the right place. You can access these tips by visiting  sdge.com/safety/treeplantingguide.  Please also remember to call to check on underground gas and power lines before you dig.

The SDG&E Community Tree Rebate Program is set to end on Nov. 15, 2024, or when funds have been depleted (whichever comes first). Program may be extended in future years, based on results and customer interest.