Complete the Home Energy Efficiency Survey as your first step toward understanding your home’s energy use. It takes about twenty five minutes to complete and your personalized results will appear immediately on your screen.
You may also request a mail-in Home Energy Efficiency Survey. If you've lived in your home for six months, we'll analyze the energy use in your home and mail your results back to you. Call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-411-SDGE (7343) or email to request a mail-in Home Energy Efficiency Survey.
SDG&E has the following energy conservation brochures and fact sheets available. You may request to have it mailed to your home or for immediate download, visit our Brochure & Forms webpage.
Compact fluorescent lights save you approximately 75% of the energy and last 10 times longer than a comparable incandescent light bulb.
To help you save energy and improve the energy efficiency of your home, SDG&E offers a variety of energy-efficiency services.
Energy usage varies based on pool size, usage and temperature preference. For conservation information on pools and spas:
Because energy saving tests have proven to be inconclusive, SDG&E does not endorse the use of a "green plug."
Read the following brochure to identify the approximate energy costs of your new appliances.
Your total monthly energy usage is shown on your monthly statement. For information:
SDG&E currently offers rebates ranging from $25 - $200 on qualifying dishwashers, refrigerators, room and central air conditioners, swimming pool pumps, and whole-house fans.
The federal government tests appliances for their energy efficiency and the most efficient appliances are considered ENERGY STAR® qualified. Since the federal government does not test clothes dryers for their energy efficiency no rebates are offered.
You can calculate an estimated monthly cost for your appliances by using SDG&E's Home Appliance Calculator.
Here are three tips that can help you control energy usage:
To find out if you qualify for refrigerator recycling, call Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc (ARCA) at -800-599-5792.
SDG&E provides a free light bulb exchange program in our service territory. To find out if there is an exchange event in your area, go to our lighting homepage.
The SoCal Water$mart program offers a rebate incentive of up to $185 for customers replacing standard top-loading clothes washers with water- and energy- efficient models. The Metropolitan Water District operates this program on behalf of the San Diego County Water Authority, its member agencies, and San Diego Gas & Electric. For complete program information, visit SoCalWater$mart.
Compact fluorescent lights save you approximately 75% of the energy and last 10 times longer than a comparable incandescent light bulb. For more information, go to our Home Lighting page.