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SDG&E Bill Too High? Get Peace of Mind When You Switch to Solar Energy Today

Learn How To Lower Your SDG&E Bill with Sunrun Solar & a Home Battery

If you’re among the many San Diegans reporting skyrocketing power bills despite best efforts to reduce their energy use,1 we’ve got great news for you. Because solar panels prices have been dropping faster than experts predicted,2 and going solar today is one of the smartest moves you can make to shrink your San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) monthly energy bills — and your carbon footprint — while preparing for the future.

According to studies, choosing a solar battery storage plan from a company like Sunrun can lock you to low, predictable electricity rates and save you thousands of dollars over the next 25 years or longer.3 But before going through the details, let’s talk about who SDG&E is, as well as the actions they’re taking to keep your community and the environment clean, healthy and safe.

Who Is SDG&E and How Many Residential Customers Do They Have?

San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) is a regulated public utility, owned by Sempra Energy, that provides natural gas and energy services to more than 3.6 million residents in San Diego and southern Orange counties. To date, SDG&E has installed over 1.4 million electric meters and almost 875,000 natural gas meters throughout a 4,100-square-mile service area.4

Low-Cost Savings Tips for SDG&E Customers5

If you suspect your home is losing energy, a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home energy checkup could help you pinpoint some of the easier areas to address before contacting a professional. Such as locating air leaks in doors and windows, examining the light bulbs in your home, or unplugging devices and appliances when they’re not in use to avoid phantom loads. Check out this simple guide for a DIY home energy audit. Tips include:

  • Increase your energy savings by upgrading your old use thermostat to a smart thermostat, so you can easily adjust your air conditioning equipment temperature regardless of where you are and continue saving energy.
  • Regularly clean or replace your air conditioner’s filter to help it run more efficiently.
  • Use portable or ceiling fans instead of your central air conditioner whenever you can comfortably do so
  • Replace your light bulbs with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which give you the same amount of light, yet, consume up to 75% percent less energy and can last up to 10 times longer vs. regular bulbs.
  • Consider installing occupancy sensors. These are relatively inexpensive devices that could reduce your lighting costs by up to 40%.
  • Plug your non-basic need electronics into power strips and turn the strip off when you’re not using your devices and appliances
  • Invest in more energy-efficient devices and appliances. Always look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol to ensure they meet federal standards for energy efficiency.
  • If you have a pool or spa, using a cover may reduce heat loss by up to 90%.

Utility Resources

How to Read Your SDG&E NEM Bill
SDG&E’s Environmental Initiatives
Solar Battery Storage SDG&E TOU Rates
Solar & Home Batteries Power On During SDG&E Blackouts

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Website: sdge.com
Customer Service / Report An Outage: 1-800-411-SDGE

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10 Reasons To Go Solar7

At Sunrun, we strive to make solar power affordable to more Californians day after day, because we believe having access to clean, renewable, reliable energy improves lives in more ways than one.

  1. Solar saves you thousands of dollars on your future electricity bills*
  2. Solar protects you against SDG&E’s rising energy costs for years to come
  3. Solar reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a major contributing factor to climate change.
  4. Solar is a free and renewable energy resource, unlike fossil-based fuels.
  5. Solar systems work year-round — yes, even on cloudy days!
  6. Solar can be stored for later use with a battery storage service like Sunrun Brightbox™ to keep your devices and appliances running at night or in the event of a power outage for up to 10 hours.**And, you’ll also forget about California’s Time-of-Use (TOU) rate schedules pressuring you to use your power-hungry appliances when grid demand is low and still save money.
  7. Buying solar panels in California may increase your home value 3 to 4%8
  8. Solar systems are designed to last 30 years or longer9
  9. Solar power creates thousands of good American jobs10
  10. California offers plenty of attractive incentives to switch to solar today, like Net Energy Metering (NEM) credits for the excess energy your panels generate and the nation’s second-best solar property tax exemption.11

Understanding Net Energy Metering (NEM) and Your SDG&E Bill

With the help of a smart meter, SDG&E will measure the difference between the amount of power your solar panels generate and the amount of electricity your home draws from the grid. This difference is called net energy or NEM, and SDG&E uses it to calculate your NEM bill.

In case your solar battery storage system produces more kilowatt-hours (kWh) than you need, the excess kWh will return to the grid and SDG&E will give you retail value for it or even let you retrieve for later use.12 Learn how to read your SDG&E NEM bill.

Do You Know About SDG&E’s Environmental Commitments?

SDG&E understands the importance of solar energy now and in the future to mitigate climate change, as well as the responsibilities they have to protect your community and the environment. That’s why SDG&E is dedicated to being an active steward of the planet’s natural habitats and resources.13 

Here are some of the actions SDG&E is taking to address climate change:

  • Reducing their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
  • Offering their EcoChoice program, a public assistance program for customers who don’t own their home or can’t install solar panels in their property and still get up to 100% of their residential energy from clean and renewable sources.14
  • Committing to California’s clean-energy policies to reach the state’s 100%-clean-energy goal by 204515
  • Through their Power Your Drive program, SDG&E is installing thousands of electric vehicle charging ports at apartments, condos, offices, and industrial and commercial facilities, like the San Diego International Airport and the Port of San Diego, to make clean driving more accessible to residents and visitors.16
  • Protecting more than 11,000 acres in land for environmental mitigation as part of SDG&E’s Sunrise Powerlink project17
  • Reducing the consumption of more than 200,000 (20 oz.) plastic bottles of water through SDG&E’s water filtration system.18
  • Learn more about SDG&E’s green and sustainable initiatives.

The Time To Go Solar is Now

Sunrun is the nation’s largest residential solar and battery storage company providing clean, reliable electricity to households with little to no upfront cost. We’re here for you every step of the way from design and installation to maintenance. Plus, you receive predictable pricing and energy security for 25 years or more.  If you would like to go solar, and protect yourself from rising electricity rates and potential long term outages in your area, contact Sunrun today. Get a free quote, see if you qualify. 

Find Out How Sunrun Works with SDG&E. Go Solar Today!

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Sources:

1. http://www.cbs8.com/story/38903579/received-your-sdge-bill-yet-brace-you...

2. https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/11/solar-panel-prices-continue-falling...

3. https://news.energysage.com/much-solar-panels-save/

4. https://www.sdge.com/more-information/our-company

5. https://www.sdge.com/low-cost-savings-tips

6. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/energy-green/sd-fi-sdge-bat...

7. https://www.sunrun.com/go-solar-center/solar-articles/the-pros-and-cons-...

8. https://www.energysage.com/solar/why-go-solar/increased-property-values/

9. https://www.sunrun.com/go-solar-center/solar-articles/how-long-do-solar-...

10. https://www.thesolarfoundation.org/national/

11. https://www.solarpowerrocks.com/california/

12. https://www.sdge.com/more-information/solar-energy/considering-renewable...

13. https://www.sdge.com/more-information/environment/our-commitment

14. https://www.sdge.com/residential/savings-center/solar-power-renewable-en...

15. https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/its-official-gov-brown-sign...

16. https://www.sdge.com/residential/electric-vehicles/power-your-drive

17. http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/environment/info/aspen/sunrise/toc-feir.htm

18. https://www.sdge.com/more-information/environment/about-our-initiatives

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