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Winter Savings, Safety and Solutions, Winter Savings, Each season presents new opportunities for us to help you save energy and money. Here are no-cost and low-cost tips to help you save on energy costs this winter. Are you a business customer? . Español Winter Savings for Home SAFETY ENERGY-SAVING TIPS PROGRAMS & SOLUTIONS PRICING, Energy-saving tips for your home, Shop and save, Upgrade your lighting, The sun sets earlier in the winter, prompting you to use more lighting. Along with LED light bulbs, use ENERGY STAR light fixtures, which use less energy. Fireplace, Keep your furnace clean, Check furnace filters once a month and replace them regularly. A dirty air filter can increase your energy costs and cause problems with your equipment. Power Down, Power off, Turn off lights, computers, TVs, and other electronic devices when not in use. Use a smart power strip to make powering off even easier. adjust your water heating, Don't get burned by hot water, Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120F, if possible. You’ll not only save energy; you’ll avoid scalding your hands. Shift your use, Wash with cold water, Using warm water instead of hot can cut a load's energy use in half; using cold water will save even more. Bonus, cold water helps your clothes last longer. adjust your water heating, Stop the breeze, Caulk and weather-strip around drafty doors and windows. Use a door sweep, door sock or towel at the bottom of doors with a gap. , 3 Ways to Cut Your Natural Gas Winter Heating Bill, Lower your winter natural gas bill with these energy-saving tips. Quick and easy ways to lower your natural gas heating bill while still staying warm. Control Humidity, Control humidity, Dry winter air pulls moisture from your skin, making you feel colder. Instead of reaching for the thermostat, use a humidifier to keep your home humidity between 30 and 50% . You’ll feel warmer with some humidity in the air. Heat Effectively, Heat Efficiently, You can save as much as 10% per year on heating and cooling by turning your thermostat down 7°–10°F for 8 hours a day in the fall and winter. Space Heater, Use Space Heaters, Today’s modern space heaters are energy efficient and can warm the room you’re in so you don’t have to heat the whole house - especially important if you have central heating. Make sure your model has a tip-over safety switch, always operate on a hard-level surface, and turn off when you leave the room. Plug them directly into the wall as such devices can overload extension cords and don't use them to dry clothes., Maximizing Time-of-Use to work for you and the environment , Did you know the demand for energy is usually higher between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.? Even if you aren’t on a Time-of-Use plan, shifting energy use outside these hours means you can make better use of cleaner, renewable energy sources when they are more available to the power grid. If you’re on a Time-of-Use plan, which most customers are, shifting your use can also save money. Save even more by taking advantage of the lowest priced electricity during super-off-peak hours. Shift to Save, Delay chores., Utilize the delay start button on your dishwasher and washing machine, if you can., Save while you sleep., Recharge your devices while you do the same, so your devices will be fully charged when you wake up., Set a timer., Schedule your pool and spa pumps to run during super off-peak hours., Providing assistance when you need it, If you are having trouble paying your bill, please call our Customer Contact Center at 1-800-411-7343 to make payment arrangements. To learn about programs that can help you with your utility bills, visit our Assistance page . CARE and Fera Save 30% or more SDG&E offers programs, like CARE and FERA, that provide monthly discounts on your energy bill. LEARN MORE Bill alerts Sign up for bill alerts Keep track of your energy use and costs with email or text alerts. These alerts give you information about your account, energy use and more. LEARN MORE Level Pay Get a more predictable bill. Level Pay offers the convenience of predictable billing throughout the year. Level Pay averages your bill every three months; you don’t pay more or less. LEARN MORE, Winter safety tips for your home, Safety should come first every season. Here are some helpful safety tips for your home. Visit our safety page for more home-safety tips and information on everything from gas safety, powerline safety and more. thermostat Carbon monoxide Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home, check the battery annually and replace the detector every five years to ensure it's working. thermostat Prevent a fire Keep electric heaters a safe distance from furniture, blankets and other objects which might catch fire. holiday lights Don't overload outlets When lighting for the holidays, always replace damaged light cords and broken sockets, instead of trying to repair them and try not to overload electrical outlets. thermostat Watch out for hidden damage Keep electrical cords away from heat sources, pedestrian traffic, and do not place them under rugs or mats where damage can go unnoticed.
Electric Rule 32, Understanding Electric Rule 32, Under Electric Rule 32, customers receiving electricity from SDG&E can enroll in demand response programs offered by third-party, Demand Response Providers, (DRPs), . Demand response programs provide you with incentives to reduce your electricity use during times of peak demand. Rule 32 Rule 32 allows third-party DRPs to solicit SDG&E customers to participate in their demand response programs and to "bid" the electricity reduction into the wholesale electricity market administered by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved Electric Rule 32 with the goal of promoting demand response participation in CAISO markets., Where to direct your questions, Third-party DRP entities are responsible for managing their demand response programs, not SDG&E. Questions about demand response programs or services offered by third-party DRPs should be directed to them. If you aren't sure which DRP to contact, please use the Demand Response Provider list on the CPUC’s website to locate your DRP . , Authorizing a DRP to access your electricity data, To participate in third-party DRP programs, you'll need to allow them access to your personal electricity data. SDG&E cannot provide this information to them without your approval. To release your data to the third-party DRP, contact them and they can help you through this process. To allow us to release your electric usage data, the DRP may have you fill out a , CISR-DRP Form, . , This can be submitted electronically to, [email protected], . What if I change my mind and want to stop sharing data? If you wish to revoke your authorization for data sharing with a DRP, you can do so by visiting the DRP's website or filling out the, CISR-DRP Form, and selecting ", revoke, ". Then submitting it to , [email protected] ., SDG&E's role, SDG&E’s role in implementing Rule 32 includes the following activities: Processing and validating authorization requests to release customer data usage via the online process or the CISR-DRP Form . Once approved, we'll then release your electric usage data to your designated DRP. Checking whether a customer is already participating in an SDG&E demand response program. Under Rule 32, customers are not allowed to participate in an SDG&E demand response program and a third-party DRP program at the same time. Reprogramming your meter, if necessary, to reflect a shorter interval length so that the third-party DRP can include your service account in its wholesale electric market product., Rule 32 Resources, SDG&E Electric Rule 32, CISR-DRP Form , DRP Service Agreement, , CPUC Demand Response Website, , CPUC Registered DRPs, , Performance Metrics for Rule 32, How to become a DRP - for Third-Party Entities Third-party entities that wish to become a DRP must register with SDG&E in compliance with Rule 32. Third-party DRPs are required to pass connectivity testing to make sure customer data is secure when transferring from SDG&E to the DRP. To begin the process, please contact us at [email protected] . After you have registered with SDG&E, you must also register with the CPUC and CAISO in compliance with regulatory requirements. Click here to learn more . Once you’ve registered with SDG&E, the CPUC and CAISO you’re required to provide the unique CPUC and/or CAISO IDs to SDG&E at [email protected] . Failure to do so could result in delays in the registration process.
Fall 2018 Green Tariff Shared Renewables Solicitation, Fall 2018 Green Tariff Shared Renewables Solicitation, Latest News & Update, Respondents are encouraged to check this Request for Offers (RFO or the solicitation) Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings. SDG&E, at its sole discretion, pursuant to orders from the CPUC, may change the terms, requirements and schedule of this solicitation. Respondents should monitor the RFO Website for announcements regarding any updates or changes including posted questions & answers. SDG&E will post all solicitation announcements, including scheduling changes or RFO amendments to this website. In particular, participants should check the RFO website for (i) details on the pre-bid conference call and (ii) posting of answers to submitted questions. 11/01/2018 – Solicitation launched! 12/03/2018 - Questions and Answers posted, SDG&E’s Fall 2018 RFO Seeking Green Tariff Shared Renewable Program Power Purchase Agreements, In accordance with Decision (D.)16-05-006 , D.15-01-051 , D.17-07-007 , and Resolution (R) E-4734 (together the GTSR Decisions) issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is issuing this Green Tariff Shared Renewables (GTSR) Program RFO seeking contracts with facilities that produce Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)-eligible energy for the purpose of implementing its Enhanced Community Renewables and Green Tariff programs, as described below. The GTSR Decisions mandate SDG&E to implement the GTSR Program, which includes two components: (1) a Green Tariff (GT) program (“ EcoChoice ”), allowing customers to choose a higher percentage of renewable generation than they already get from SDG&E; and (2) an Enhanced Community Renewables program (“ EcoShare ”), allowing customers to participate in community-based projects. The programs are intended to: 1) make clean, renewable energy available to bundled…, Solicitation Protocols:, Details regarding the solicitation process and eligibility requirements are provided in the RFO document below. 565.62 KB PDF EcoChoice Solicitation Protocol Document EcoChoice Solicitation Protocol Document 595.67 KB PDF EcoShare Solicitation Protocol Document EcoShare Solicitation Protocol Document, Required Forms and Documents:, Offer Form, - There is no limit on the number of Forms that can be submitted. Therefore, respondents are encouraged, but not required, to submit additional offers for our consideration with shorter tenors or with escalators., Interconnection Agreement or Phase II Interconnection Study (or distribution level equivalent) and / or Fast Track Documentation, - Submit a copy of the most recent completed interconnection agreement, Phase II interconnection study or equivalent Fast Track documentation. For Projects located in Imperial Valley and dynamically transferred via pseudo-tie into SDG&E's service territory by the CAISO, submit copies of a completed Phase II interconnection study and provide documentation certifying the existence of the dynamic transfer arrangements., Site Control Documentation, - Submit copies of site control documents demonstrating: a) direct ownership; b) a lease; or c) an option to lease or purchase upon PPA approval (must be an exclusive option to the Bidder that will last until the completion of the RFO cycle)., Site Maps, - Submit copies of all project maps showing location, facilities, layout, Interconnection, etc. and the Project single line diagram., Resource Report, - please submit a verifiable fuel resource plan, Full PVSyst Model (Solar Only), - the full PVSyst file must be submitted by exporting the entire project that contains the prj, met, inv, pan, etc. files., Reference Forms and Documents:, This solicitation employs a non-modifiable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structure. These documents are pre-approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and may not be changed by either SDG&E or the winning bidder(s). Only the blanks may be filled in with project specific information. All respondents should submit bids per the terms of these agreements only. 232.16 KB DOCX GTSR Power Purchase Agreement (for EcoShare and EcoChoice projects) GTSR Power Purchase Agreement (for EcoShare and EcoChoice projects) 51.94 KB DOCX ECR Rider (for EcoChoice projects) ECR Rider (for EcoChoice projects), RFO Response Instructions:, A Respondent must submit their offer electronically via PowerAdvocate®, and attach all required forms and bid materials to the offer. All offers must be uploaded to PowerAdvocate® no later than , 12:00 p.m. (i.e. Noon), Pacific Standard Time, on December 6, 2018, . Offerors intending to submit an Offer but who do not yet have an existing account must first register to create a username/password to receive access to the event. The PowerAdvocate® solicitation website can be accessed at: https://www.poweradvocate.com/pR.do?okey=85056&pubEvent=true, RFO Communication, All questions or other communications regarding this RFO should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] for the EcoShare product or [email protected] for the EcoChoice product. In either case, you, MUST, CC the Independent Evaluator, Harold Judd [email protected] . SDG&E will not accept questions or comments in any other form, except at the bidder’s Conference. Question submitted after the deadline as specified in RFO Schedule will only be answered at the sole discretion of SDG&E or the IE. All questions and their answers will be posted publicly on this website anonymously soon after receipt. We cannot respond directly to or confidentially to any questions. Respondents are encouraged to check this RFO Website periodically for updates, notices, and postings., Bidder’s Conference, SDG&E will hold one bidder’s conference via web conference. Participation in the conference call is not mandatory for those ultimately submitting a proposal., When, : 11/8/2018, Time, : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT ........................................................................................................................................., Join Skype Meeting Trouble Joining? Try Skype Web App Join by phone 1 (619) 676-9998,,8126606# (San Diego) English (United States) Find a local number Conference ID: 8126606 Forgot your dial-in PIN? | Help ......................................................................................................................................... Pre-bid web conference presentation will be posted after the call, 2018 GTSR Schedule, The following schedule and deadlines apply to this RFO. , SDG&E reserves the right to revise this schedule at any time and in SDG&E’s sole discretion., Respondents are responsible for monitoring the RFO Website for updated schedules and possible amendments to the RFO or the solicitation process. For a detailed schedule, please see the protocols for each product type., NO., ITEM, DATE, 1. RFO Issued and SDG&E Begins Accepting Bids November 1, 2018 2. Bidder’s Conference; 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, PDT November 8, 2018 3. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS November 22, 2018 4. Answers to all questions will be posted on SDG&E’s website November 29, 2018 5. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT OFFERS/CLOSING DATE Offers must be uploaded to PowerAdvocate® by no later than 12 P.M. (i.e. NOON ) Pacific Daylight Time December 6, 2018 6. NOTIFICATION TO WINNING AND CONTINGENT BIDDERS January, 2019 , Participation from Diverse Business Enterprises, SDG&E encourages Diverse Business Enterprises (“DBEs”), “Women-Owned Businesses” or “Minority-Owned Businesses” or “Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises” as defined in G.O. 156[1], to participate in this All Source RFO. Furthermore, SDG&E encourages developers to utilize DBEs during various stages of project development and construction. As a part of G.O. 156, SDG&E will require developers to identify and verify their DBE contractor/subcontractor spending if any. Additional information on SDG&E’s DBE program and utilizing DBEs can be found at: http://www.sempra.com/about/supplier-diversity/ http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/puc/supplierdiversity/ SDG&E’s DBE Program representatives will provide a presentation during the bidders’ outreach event. DBEs can request additional information by contacting SDG&E at [email protected] ., Frequently Asked Questions, Spring 2018 GTSR FAQs ECR I FAQs RAM VI FAQs 2018 Fall GTSR FAQs
Emergency Checklists, For Your Safety: Download These Emergency Checklists, During an emergency, every second counts. Careful planning can help keep you safe, and also reduce the stress of having to scramble for what you need. 262.56 KB PDF Family Emergency Plan Family Emergency Plan 267.03 KB PDF Family Emergency Plan: Emergency Supply Kit Family Emergency Plan: Emergency Supply Kit 280.47 KB PDF Family Emergency Plan: Evacuation Checklist Family Emergency Plan: Evacuation Checklist 265.83 KB PDF Family Emergency Plan: Training & Drills Family Emergency Plan: Training & Drills 282.30 KB PDF Family Emergency Plan Vehicle Emergency Supply Kit Family Emergency Plan Vehicle Emergency Supply Kit 94.56 KB PDF Wildfire Safety and PSPS Tips Wildfire Safety and PSPS Tips
Finding a Qualified Contractor, Finding a Qualified Solar Contractor, A qualified solar contractor can help you navigate the process, take care of paperwork and permits, and of course safely and expertly install your system. You contractor should provide free written estimates and comprehensive quotes and be eligible for incentive programs*. Search Contractor by Zip Code , Contractor Checklist, , Get three or more estimates, : Estimates can vary in price. Get them in writing., Licensed contractors only:, You can confirm your contractor’s license here. Check it regularly., Check insurance & bonding, : Make sure contractors are sufficiently insured for your project., Request references, : Try to speak to at least three, and visit previous projects if you can., Read before you sign, : Take the time to read and understand documents before signing., Know Your Rights, : California has rules to protect consumers who install solar. Stay informed about your rights. Learn More * Please keep in mind that SDG&E doesn’t endorse any particular contractor and the projected savings are estimates based on SDG&E’s current rates. The calculated savings, depending on the amount of solar energy you want to produce, is an estimate based on the historical energy use of your home. It is important to understand that these estimated savings are based on SDG&E’s current rates and that changes to rates and/or rate structures and incentive availability may impact the amount of savings in future years. The California Public Utilities Commission is currently evaluating electric rate structures which could affect future savings.
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Reliability, Building America’s Most Reliable Energy Company, We’re in the business of keeping the lights on. Whether at home or work, every day we power your lives. Our commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed – we’ve earned national recognition for delivering industry-leading reliable energy to you., Best in the Nation AND Best in the West, On Nov. 28, 2018 we were honored with the 2018 ReliabilityOne™ ‘National Reliability Award’ for superior performance among utilities in America by PA Consulting . Along with this achievement, we also received the ‘Regional Reliability Award’ for the Western Region for the 13 th consecutive year. Maintaining reliability is the foundation of our day-to-day operations. Our 4,000 employees come to work committed to providing reliable energy service to our 3.6 million customers. We are also driven to modernize and redefine how to operate a highly reliable and intelligent power grid to ensure that the communities we serve have clean, safe and reliable energy for generations to come. Here are a few technology and reliability enhancements that contributed to our national recognition: Modernizing our infrastructure – replacing old electrical equipment to gain better performance, safety and reliability for customers. Advancing clean energy – upgrading the power grid to fully support the…, Watch our videos to learn more, Overview, We’re focused on improving lives and communities by building the cleanest, safest and most reliable energy company in America., Technology, We’ve transformed into an interconnected company where systems are more autonomous and computerized., Operations, Our long-term investments are helping us build a more intelligent and reliable power grid that benefits our customers., Data, As an energy company with data-driven infrastructure, we’ve become more effective and can predict future outcomes with the right information., Customer Experience, Learn how our customers are making energy use decisions that help us maintain a reliable power grid.