ARTICLE: GET BILL CREDITS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY WITH THE POWER SAVER REWARDS PROGRAM
Help make the energy grid more reliable for all Californians—and get bill credits for it, too. SDG&E’s Power Saver Rewards program rewards you for lowering your electricity use when energy is most in demand.
Here’s how it works: on hot days, increased demand for cooling strains the electrical grid, creating a higher risk of power outages. If you’re eligible and can reduce your energy use during a Power Saver event between the peak hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., when the grid is especially stressed, you may receive a bill credit as a reward. The more energy you conserve, the more you can save!
Participation is entirely voluntary. There’s no penalty if you are unable or choose not to conserve energy, and you can unenroll anytime. You can save on your monthly energy bill and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment.
To learn more about SDG&E’s Power Saver Rewards program, visit sdge.com/PowerSaver or call the Power Saver Rewards program call center at 1-800-411-7343.
ARTICLE (TRANSLATED): RECIBA UN REEMBOLSO POR CONSERVAR ENERGÍA CON EL PROGRAMA POWER SAVER REWARDS
Ayude a crear una red de energía más confiable para todos los californianos, y reciba un crédito en su factura. El programa Power Saver Rewards de SDG&E le recompensa por reducir su consumo de electricidad cuando hay alta demanda de energía.
Así es como funciona: en los días calurosos, el aumento de la demanda de energía para bajar la temperatura causa una sobrecarga en la red eléctrica, creando un mayor riesgo de apagones. Si usted es elegible y reduce su consumo de energía durante un evento de Power Saver Rewards entre las horas pico de 4 pm a 9 pm, existe la mayor demanda, como recompensa, podría usted recibir un crédito en su factura. ¡Cuanta más energía conserve, más podrá ahorrar!
La participación es totalmente voluntaria. No hay penalización si no puede conservar energía y puede cancelar su inscripción en cualquier momento. No solo ahorrará en su factura mensual de energía, sino que también estará contribuyendo al medio ambiente.
Para obtener más información sobre el programa Power Saver Rewards de SDG&E, visite sdge.com/PowerSaverESP o llame al centro de llamadas del programa al 1-800-311-7343.
ARTICLE: WILDFIRE ALERT: IS YOUR HOME PREPARED?
Are you prepared? To increase your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire, it’s essential to create a defensible space around your property and reinforce your home or business with fire-resistant materials.
- Create a defensible space. Minimize your home’s exposure to risk by modifying the vegetation space around it to help resist a wildfire. California requires 100 feet of defensible space around your property.
- Increase your home’s defenses.
- Consider building your roof or re-roof with materials such as stone, slate, metal, clay tiles or asphalt shingles, which offer the highest resistance to fire.
- Cover all vent openings with 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch metal screening, as flying embers can enter your house through vents.
- If possible, windows should be double-paned with one pane of tempered glass; it’s recommended to help reduce the chance of breakage in a fire, especially if facing large areas of vegetation.
- Keep rain gutters clear or enclose rain gutters to prevent the accumulation of plant debris.
- Cover your chimney and stovepipe outlets with a non-flammable screen. Use metal screen material with openings no smaller than 3/8-inch and no larger than 1/2-inch to prevent embers from escaping and igniting a fire.
- Additional things to consider:
- Have a fire extinguisher and tools such as a shovel, rake, bucket and hose for fire emergencies.
- Store all combustible and flammable liquids away from ignition sources.
- Make sure your address is clearly visible from the road.
- Consider having multiple garden hoses that are long enough to reach all areas of your home and other structures on your property.
For more information on wildfire safety, visit sdge.com/Wildfire-Safety.
ARTICLE: BEAT THE HEAT: ENERGY-SAVING TIPS TO STAY COOL
As temperatures rise, so does our need for air conditioning. Let’s dive into ways to help keep your home cool and your energy bills lower, along with other energy-saving tips.
- Use a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature based on your schedule. Set the A/C at a higher temperature when you’re away or asleep. Check out thermostat rebates at GoldenStateRebates.com.
- Install a whole house fan. It can help you save up to 90% on your cooling costs. It pulls fresh outdoor air into your home to keep you cool and pushes hot air out of your attic to keep your home comfortable longer.
- Block the sun. During the heat of the day, cover windows to block the sun’s heat. If you can, open windows at night and in the early morning to let in cooler air.
- Use a programmable timer for your pool pump. Set a timer for your pool pump to run during off-peak hours (before 4 p.m. or after 9 p.m.) when electricity prices are lower.
- Use a small air conditioner for smaller spaces. Correctly sizing the air conditioner for your home can result in energy savings.
- Find the magic number. For every degree higher you set your thermostat in the summer, you could save three percent on your cooling costs. Get more tips at sdge.com/MyEnergy.
- Manage your SDG&E bill when you sign up for energy use alerts. Receive a text or email notification when your energy usage reaches a dollar amount that you set. Get more info at sdge.com/alerts or sign up for alerts at MyEnergyCenter.com.
- Limit energy-intensive appliances like ovens, dishwashers and clothes washers during the peak hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. when energy costs more. For more energy-saving tips, visit sdge.com/MyEnergy. Actual savings may vary.
- Enjoy no-heat recipes. Try no-heat meals like chicken or pasta salads, wraps or cheese boards. There are even no-bake dessert recipes.
Maintain your air conditioning system. Clean or replace air filters regularly and schedule professional maintenance annually to ensure your A/C runs efficiently.
ARTICLE: PROVIDING EXTRA SUPPORT DURING PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS
If high-risk wildfire conditions threaten any portion of the electric system serving your community, it may be necessary as a last resort to turn off electricity to prevent a wildfire. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). To learn more about PSPS, visit sdge.com/PSPS. To ensure we keep you informed with PSPS alerts, please check your contact information, and sign up for outage notifications at sdge.com/notifications.
Do you or someone in your household have a disability or use a medical device for health, safety or independence that requires electricity? Let us know at sdge.com/AFN-survey. And, if you need additional support during a Public Safety Power Shutoff, dial 211. You may be eligible for helpful resources. For more information on accessibility support, visit sdge.com/AFN.
ARTICLE: NEED TO BEAT THE HEAT?
Here’s a cool idea: head on over to one of San Diego County’s Cool Zones. These sites provide relief during elevated temperatures in our region to help you keep cool and save on energy costs. Learn more at sdge.com/CoolZones.
ARTICLE: GET UP TO $4,000 TOWARDS A USED EV
Driving electric just got more affordable with SDG&E’s new Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program that rewards qualifying customers with rebates of up to $4,000 when you buy or lease a used EV. Vehicles purchased after January 1, 2024, qualify for the program. Don’t miss out on your chance to save on driving costs while contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment. To learn more or apply, visit EVRebates.sdge.com.
TRANSLATED ARTICLE: RECIBE HASTA $4,000 PARA UN VE USADO
Conducir un vehículo eléctrico (VE) ahora es más fácil con el nuevo Programa de reembolso de vehículos usados de SDG&E que otorga a los clientes que califiquen con un crédito de hasta $4000 cuando compren o renten un VE. Los vehículos comprados después del 1 de enero del 2024 califican para este programa. No pierdas la oportunidad de ahorrar en costos de combustible y al mismo tiempo contribuir a un medio ambiente más limpio y sano. Para más información, visita EVRebates.sdge.com.