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Sustainable Communities Program

Designed to encourage sustainable development, this program promotes green building design practices in SDG&E’s service area and provides incentives for qualified projects that greatly exceed the California Energy Efficiency Standards and obtain LEED® certification.

Read Sustainable Communities Program fact sheet»

Why build sustainable?

Sustainable development provides the framework for communities to create efficient infrastructures as well as use resources more efficiently. It helps to enhance quality of life by protecting and preserving natural resources and improving economic development.

Possible benefits to building sustainable can include:

  • Reduced project costs for infrastructure, equipment, landfill, materials and construction
  • Lower operating and maintenance costs
  • Enhanced occupant comfort, health and productivity
  • Increased building marketability

Explore Sustainable Communities Program projects:

Completed with Case Studies

  • Hunter Industries – Case Study


    ©Domin Photo
    Building type:
    Offices and Warehouses
    Location:
    San Marcos
    Size:
    44,270 square feet - common and office/space; 95,000 square feet - warehouse space
    Owner:
    Hunter Industries
    Architects:
    Smith Consulting Architects
    Date completed:
    November 2007
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Gold
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    22% better than Title 24
    Renewable Energy:
    Two photovoltaic systems:
    1) Hunter Industries owned 86 kW photovoltaic systems provides electricity to the buildings
    2) SDG&E 102 kW photovoltaic system supplies clean energy to San Diego via the grid
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    86,480 - office space

  • Ranch House at Del Sur – Case Study


    ©2007
    Reed Kaestner
    Building type:
    Commercial Center
    Location:
    Del Sur, San Diego
    Size:
    3,000 square feet
    Date completed:
    June 2006
    LEED® rating:
     Platinum
    Date LEED Certified:
    July 2007
    Website:
    www.delsurliving.com
    Other notables:
    First LEED® Platinum building in San Diego County

  • San Ysidro Department of Motor Vehicles – Case Study


    ©2007
    Satoshi Asakawa
    Building type:
    Government Office
    Location:
    San Ysidro
    Size:
    13,000 square feet
    Date completed:
    October 2006
    LEED® rating:
     Gold
    Date LEED Certified:
    June 2007
    Other notables:
    First California State building in San Diego County to achieve LEED® Gold

  • SOLARA – Case Study


    ©2007
    Community HousingWorks
    Building type:
    Multi-family Residential & Community Center
    Location:
    Poway
    Size:
    56 units on 2.5 acres
    Owner:
    Community Housing Works
    Architects:
    Smith Consulting Architects
    Date completed:
    March 2007
    Energy Efficiency:
    Average of 35% better than 2001 Title 24 after inspection
    Renewable Energy:
    142 kw photovoltaic system
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    11,219 kWh + 209,977 kWh generated from photovoltaic system = 221,196 kWh

  • Sun Harbor Marina – Case Study


    ©2004
    Ted Walton Photography
    Building type:
    Mixed Use
    Date completed:
    May 2005
    LEED® rating:
     Certified
    Energy Efficiency:
    41% better than Title 24 in both East and West buildings
    Other notables:
    First LEED® Certified Marina in the world

  • X-nth Inc., formerly TKG Consulting Engineers – Case Study


    ©2004
    Ted Walton Photography
    Building type:
    Commercial Office Building, Headquarters
    Date completed:
    April 2004
    LEED® rating:
     Gold
    Energy Efficiency:
    30% better than Title 24
    Renewable Energy:
    40 kW PV system
    Other notables:
    First LEED® Gold building in San Diego

Completed Projects

  • City of San Diego - Nobel Recreation Center


    ©2007
    Robert J. Parme, AIA
    Building type:
    Recreation Center
    Location:
    University City
    Owner:
    City of San Diego
    Open to the public:
    August 2007
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    33.3% better than Title 24
    Renewable Energy:
    15 kW photovoltaic system
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    50,366

  • City of San Diego – North University Community Branch Library


    ©2007
    Robert J. Parme, AIA
    Building type:
    Library
    Location:
    University City
    Owner:
    City of San Diego
    Size:
    16,021 square feet
    Open to the public:
    August 2007
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    36.9% better than Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    111,046

  • Goodan Ranch

    Gooden Ranch
    ©2007
    Darin Fong
    Building type:
    Visitor Center
    Location:
    Poway
    Size:
    2,736 square feet
    Owner:
    County of San Diego
    Date completed:
    September 2007
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    48.3% better than Title 24
    Renewable Energy:
    3kw photovoltaic system
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    29,874

  • Reuben H Fleet Science Center


    ©2007
    Joe Frani
    Building type:
    Museum
    Location:
    Balboa Park
    Size:
    10,000 square feet of solar panels
    Owner of Solar Panels:
    SDG&E
    Date completed:
    March 30, 2007
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED EB
    Renewable Energy:
    100 kW photovoltaic system
    Website:
    www.rhfleet.org

  • Wolf Canyon Elementary School

    Building type:
    Elementary School
    Location:
    Otay Ranch
    Size:
    51,345 square feet
    Owner:
    Chula Vista Elementary School District
    Date completed:
    September 2007
    Seeking Collaborative High Performance School (CHPS) Certification
     
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    23.4% better than title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    224,954 kWh

In Progress Projects

  • Miramar College LLRC

    Building type:
    Educational
    Size:
    80,268 square feet
    Owner:
    San Diego Community College District
    Estimated Completion Date:
    January 2009
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    22.6% better than 2005 Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    248,754 kWh

  • Mesa College Police Station

    Building type:
    Police Station
    Location:
    San Diego
    Size:
    6,272 square feet
    Owner:
    San Diego Community College District
    Estimated Completion Date:
    January 2009
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    23.6% better than 2005 Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    23,462 kWh

  • West City Center

    Building type:
    Educational
    Size:
    37,668 square feet
    Owner:
    San Diego Community College District
    Estimated Completion Date:
    December 2008
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    38.1% better than 2001 Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    243,715 kWh

  • West City Center - Skills Center

    Location:
    San Diego
    Building type:
    Educational
    Size:
    38,561 square feet
    Owner:
    San Diego Community College District
    Estimated Completion Date:
    September 2008
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    21.5% better than 2005 Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    119,188 kWh

  • West City Center - Vocational Technology Center

    Location:
    San Diego
    Building type:
    Educational
    Size:
    79,494 square feet
    Owner:
    San Diego Community College District
    Estimated Completion Date:
    January 2009
    LEED® rating:
     Seeking LEED Silver
    Estimated Energy Efficiency:
    23.8% better than 2005 Title 24
    Annual Estimated kWh saved:
    260,593 kWh
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