Third Party Programs

In our continuing effort to help customers save energy, we offer a variety of energy efficiency contracting opportunities through our energy efficiency programs. These energy efficiency programs are approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and are administered by the energy efficiency contractor, under a contract awarded by SDG&E.

Third party programs make up a minimum 20% of SDG&E’s energy efficiency program portfolio. SDG&E's current energy efficiency programs performed by contractors were selected for these programs based on a competitive bid process.

  • Each program listed below is administered by the designated contractor under a contract awarded by SDG&E.
  • Customers who wish to participate in any of these programs must communicate and contract directly with the contractor listed for that specific program.

Residential Programs

Non-Residential Non-Resource Programs

Non-Residential Resource Programs

New Construction Programs


Residential Programs

Appliance Recycling

This program provides rebates to customers for recycling operating, inefficient refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc. (ARCA), 800-599-579
  • SDG&E Program Manager- DeDe Henry, 858-654-1124

Electric Radiant Heating Thermostat Program

This program is designed to eliminate unintentional consumption of electricity associated with existing radiant ceiling heating systems. New digital thermostats with an “off” function will be provided at no charge to qualifying customers.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Richard Heath & Associates (RHA), John Jensen, 888-308-4043
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Josephine (JoJo) Unverferth, 858-654-8792

HVAC Training, Installation and Maintenance

This program is designed to stimulate the supply and sales of premium-efficiency HVAC systems at the upstream and midstream level. It provides incentives to participating contractors and equipment specifier/end-users who install qualifying premium-efficiency central air conditioning systems in residential replacement and new construction applications. This program is also designed to provide training and incentives to contractors and/or end-users for the implementation of qualifying energy-efficiency measures (e.g., diagnostic tune-ups, duct sealing, and economizer restoration). Short- and long-term economic benefits associated with routine HVAC maintenance will be realized.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: KEMA Services: 800-289-2440
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Jeremy Reefe, 858-636-5533

Mobile Home Program

This program provides a comprehensive set of energy-efficient measures to customers in manufactured and mobile homes.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: American Synergy, 888-988-9829
  • SDG&E Program Manager: DeDe Henry, 858-654-1124

Multi-Family Retrofit Less Than 39 Units Program

This program encourages property management companies and property owners/managers of smaller, multi-unit complexes to install energy-efficiency measures including lighting, pool pumps, and low flow faucets and showerheads.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Richard Heath & Associates (RHA), Bea Sloan, 888-308-4043
  • SDG&E Program Manager: DeDe Henry, 858-654-1124

San Diego Energy-Efficiency Education Program (E3)

San Diego City Schools will provide a comprehensive home energy efficiency education program for all schools within the County.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: San Diego Unified School District, Kim Bess, 858-569-3121
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Josephine (JoJo) Unverferth, 858-654-8792

Non-Residential Non-Resource Programs

Business Energy Assessment Program

Offers business customers an interactive, online assessment to develop practical energy-efficiency recommendations.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: EnVinta Corporation, Stuart Moulder, 415-567-1184
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Margaret Finley, 858-636-5732

Non-Residential Resource Programs

Domestic Hot Water Control Program

The program will offer the installation of monitored hot water controls to hotels and motels allowing the customer, contractor or utility representative access to a Web-generated report that identifies energy savings or malfunctions.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: EDC Technologies, Jim Siedel, 888-346-8426
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Margaret Finley, 858-636-5732

Premium Efficiency Cooling Program

This program is designed to stimulate the supply and sales of premium-efficiency HVAC systems at the upstream and midstream level. It provides incentives to participating contractors and equipment specifier/end-users who install qualifying premium efficiency central air conditioning systems in commercial replacement and new construction applications. This program is also designed to provide training and incentives to contractors and/or end users for the implementation of qualifying energy efficiency measures (e.g., diagnostic tune-ups, duct sealing, and economizer restoration). Short- and long-term economic benefits associated with routine HVAC maintenance will be realized.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Conservation Services Group: 888-369-1608
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Lyle Everett, 858-636-6842

Mobile Energy Clinic

The Mobile Energy Clinic will focus on improving energy efficiency for small nonresidential customers by providing diagnostics and maintenance of HVAC equipment and small boiler tube cleaning; implementing no-cost/low-cost measures to improve energy efficiency; and by providing recommendations through energy audits.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Matrix Energy Service, Taghi Alereza, 916-363-8383
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Teresa Verdugo, 858-636-6888

RCx Retrocommissioning Program

The RCx Program provides incentives and training for large commercial customers to achieve energy savings and improve occupant comfort through cost-effective optimization of building performance.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: PECI, David Peery, 619-282-4636
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Margaret Finley, 858-636-5732

Healthcare Energy Efficiency Program

The program will provide retrofit upgrades for medical office buildings in hospitals and acute care.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Intergy Corporation, Mabell Garcia Paine, 626-256-0526 ext. 227
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Teresa Verdugo, 858-636-6888

Lodging Energy Efficiency Program

Identifies, audits, and coordinates the implementation of energy efficiency projects in hotel properties. Focuses on all energy consuming equipment ranging from core HVAC systems to lighting to plug loads and appliances.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: Intergy Corporation, Hector Brolo, 626-256-0526 ext. 233
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Teresa Verdugo, 858-636-6888

New Construction Programs

CHEERS New Construction Advanced Rating Program

The program will add new functionality to the state-approved Title 24 compliance software so that SDG&E can more accurately demonstrate energy savings in their new construction programs.

Contact contractor to learn more.

  • Contractor: CHEERS, Robert Scott, 818-407-1500
  • SDG&E Program Manager: Robert Nacke, 858-636-5738

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