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There are some great new videos from the WE CARE Coalition members – 211 San Diego, Neighborhood House and Food Bank – on what their organizations are also doing to help connect people in need to resources that really make a difference.

 

 

Energy rates for everyone in Borrego Springs will soon be consolidated from three tiers to two tiers.  For many users this will make basic winter electrical use in desert a little more expensive in the winter but less expensive for those who remain through summer and use lots of air conditioning. 

Click here for more info on rate reform can be found here.

Free Ecobee Smart Thermostats
Are you a single-family homeowner with central air-conditioning and a wi-fi connection? If so, you may be eligible for a free ecobee smart thermostat, (a $300 value), when you sign up for SDG&E’s Reduce Your Use Rewards Program.  Reduce enough energy on hot days and you may be eligible for credits on your energy bill! Visit: http://www.sdge.com/residential/reduce-your-use-thermostat


 

Do your part to conserve water.
When you save water, you save energy.

 Here are some quick tips on how to get started:

·   Replace your inefficient pool pump, clothes washer and water heater. SDG&E offers rebates!

·   Run your dishwasher full and skip the dry cycle for extra energy savings.

·   Install low flow showerheads and aerators. Apply for a free water savings kit.

·   Purchase discounted water savings fixtures from TechniArt at a community event near you. Click here for the schedule of events.

·   The San Diego County Water Authority offers a variety of residential rebates on things like turf, rotating sprinklers, rain barrels, high efficiency toilets and more.


SDG&E’s free app for your mobile device gives you more ways to connect to your energy information. The app offers anytime, anywhere access to bill payment, payment locations, outage maps and even a calculator to find out what appliances cost to run. Check out the following features.

Pay on the go

Mobile bill pay offers you an easy way to access your My Account information. You can review your bills, schedule a payment, and update your My Account contact information. If you haven’t registered for My Account, sign up today.

View your energy use at a glance

The My Energy button allows you to view charts showing your daily and weekly energy use at a glance. Simply enter your SDG&E My Account login and password to your personal view charts.

Get outage information

View up-to-date outage information for the entire SDG&E service area. The outage map is updated every 5-10 minutes to display all unplanned outages. The map includes estimated restoration time.

Try the cost calculator                    

If you wonder how much it costs to run your appliances, try our interactive cost calculator. Simply choose the appliances you use in your home and then estimate how many hours you use that appliance every month.

Download the app to your iPhone or Android smart phone or tablet today.



DID YOU KNOW?  The CARE program offers a monthly discount of 20% on your bill which can mean saving of up to $275 each year based on average energy use.  If you’re eligible you will typically see the discount within 30 days of receipt of your application. APPLY ONLINE

The desert offers both unique challenges and unique opportunities for saving energy.

Here are some things to think about..


 

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Use an "old-fashioned" fan?

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Control the sunshine through your windows

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