About Sustainable Communities

Building Green

Building green is a highly effective strategy for meeting the energy, resource, and climate challenges facing our country today.

SDG&E is committed to helping protect and preserve the environment. We are working hard to help make our region a thriving example of clean, green communities.

Sustainable Communities Program

Our award-winning program encourages and supports the construction of high performance green buildings that are environmentally responsible, sustainable, profitable, energy-efficient and healthier for our society.

Our focus is San Diego where our customers and employees live, work, and play.

  • Parks and marinas
  • Homes and offices
  • Schools and libraries
  • Restaurants and recreation centers

Sustainability-minded

We promote a whole-building approach to sustainability.

  • Human and environmental health
  • Sustainable site development and materials selection
  • Energy efficiency and water savings
  • Indoor environmental quality

Since its inception in 2005, our program has helped the San Diego region reduce carbon emissions by 4,800 tons by facilitating green building practices for more than 30 projects.

Potential Benefits

  • Lower operating costs and increased asset value
  • Energy savings throughout the life of the building
  • Reduced waste sent to landfills
  • Water conservation
  • Improved health and safety for occupants
  • Reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions
  • Tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives

Learn More

Contact Us