May 2019 Residential Messaging from SDG&E®

Article 1: Receive an SDG&E bill credit for driving clean 

For the third consecutive year, electric vehicle drivers in SDG&E’s service area may be eligible for a bill credit on their energy bill for driving clean. If you drive an all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, you may qualify for the annual Electric Vehicle Climate Credit (EVCC). This credit is part of a statewide program administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California. 

“More and more people are making the switch to plug-in vehicles because they see many advantages beyond environmental benefits, including performance and fuel savings,” said Mike Schneider, SDG&E’s vice president of clean transportation and asset management. “The progress our region is making in clean transportation is a sign that we are moving in the right direction to build a clean air and clean energy future.”

In 2018, EV drivers received a $500 bill credit*. Enrollment for the 2019 Electric Vehicle Climate Credit runs through May 31, 2019. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/EVCC.

Drivers who enroll in SDG&E’s EV-TOU 5 plan can charge their car overnight for as little as 9¢ kW/h from midnight to 6 a.m. when they pay a basic monthly service fee of $16. Visit sdge.com/EVpricing to learn more.

*SDG&E® makes no guarantees regarding the amount of this year’s credit. 2019 is the final year this credit will be available. To receive the credit, your vehicle must be registered in the state of California at an address within SDG&E’s service area as of May 31, 2019. Your electric vehicle must be qualified to drive on a highway. Electric commercial fleet vehicles, golf carts and scooters are not eligible.

Article 2: When you use energy will matter this year

Throughout California, businesses are already paying electricity costs based on when it’s used. Residential households will start making the switch to Time-of-Use pricing plans in March. These plans give you more choice and control for managing your energy use. With these plans, prices are lower all day except between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

How it works

With Time-of-Use, when you use energy is as important as how much you use. With these pricing plans, energy prices are different based on the time of day. Each day is broken into different time periods; on-peak, off-peak and super off-peak.

Energy costs are lower during off-peak and super off-peak time periods and highest during the on-peak period. No matter the size of your household, shifting some of your energy habits can have a positive impact on your monthly bill.

What’s the timing?

Residential customers will begin to transition to Time-of-Use pricing plans in March. Be on the lookout for more details in the mail. If you want to learn more, watch our videos at sdge.com/whenmatters.

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Article 2: La hora en que consuma energía va a importar este año

En todo California, los negocios ya están pagando los costos de la electricidad con base en la hora en que se consume. Los clientes residenciales empezarán a hacer el cambio a planes tarifarios según el Horario de Uso en marzo. Estos planes le ofrecen más opciones y control para administrar su consumo de energía. Con estos planes, los precios son más bajos todo el día, excepto entre 4 p.m. y 9 p.m.

Cómo funciona

Con los planes según el Horario de Uso, cuándo consume energía es tan importante como cuánto consume. Con estos planes tarifarios, los precios de la energía son diferentes con base en la hora del día. Cada día se divide en tres periodos diferentes: hora pico, hora no pico y hora súper no pico.

Los costos de la energía son más bajos durante los periodos de horas no pico y súper no pico y más altos durante el periodo de horas pico. No importa el tamaño de su casa, modificar algunos de sus hábitos de energía puede tener un impacto positivo en la factura mensual.

¿Cuándo va a suceder esto?

Los clientes residenciales empezarán a cambiarse a planes tarifarios según el Horario de Uso en marzo. Esté atento a recibir más detalles por correo. Si desea informarse más, vea nuestros videos en sdge.com/whenmatters.

Article 3: Need help with your energy bill?

SDG&E has several assistance programs to help lower your monthly energy bill while keeping your home comfortable.  

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program: Save 30% or more every month on your bill. Eligibility is based on participation in certain public assistance programs, or household income and how many people live in your home.  sdge.com/CARE

Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program: If you don’t qualify for CARE, you may for FERA. You could receive a 12% discount on your energy bill. FERA is only open to households with three or more people.  sdge.com/FERA

Medical Baseline: This program has helped over 30,000 people, who have a qualifying medical need or medical device, to lower their energy costs. Household income isn’t a qualifying factor. sdge.com/medicalbaseline

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program: You may receive free energy-saving improvements for your apartment, condo, house or mobile home; such as lighting, furnace repair, weather-stripping, attic insulation and select appliances like a refrigerator.  sdge.com/ESAP

For details about SDG&E’s programs, visit sdge.com/Assistance, call 1-800-411-7343 or email billdiscount@sdge.com.   

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¿Necesita ayuda con la factura de energía?

SDG&E tiene varios programas de asistencia para ayudar a reducir la factura mensual de energía y, al mismo tiempo, mantener su casa cómoda.

Programa de Tarifas Alternas para Energía en California (CARE): Ahorre un 30% o más cada mes en la factura. El cumplimiento de los requisitos se basa en la participación en ciertos programas de asistencia pública, o en el ingreso en el hogar y cuántas personas viven en su casa. sdge.com/CARE

Programa Familiar de Reducción de Tarifas Eléctricas (FERA): Si no cumple con las condiciones de CARE, tal vez sí reúna los requisitos para FERA. Podría recibir un 12% de descuento en la factura de energía. FERA está abierto únicamente para hogares con tres (3) miembros o más. sdge.com/FERA

Asignación Médica Inicial: Este programa ha ayudado a más de 30,000 personas, que tienen una necesidad médica o usan un dispositivo médico que los hace reunir los requisitos para bajar sus costos de energía. El ingreso en el hogar no es un factor para cumplir con las condiciones. sdge.com/medicalbaseline

Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program: Puede recibir mejoras gratuitas que ahorran energía para su departamento, condominio, casa o casa móvil, como iluminación, reparación del calefactor, tiras para aislar, aislamiento para el ático y aparatos selectos como un refrigerador. sdge.com/ESAP

Para detalles acerca de los programas de SDG&E, visite sdge.com/Assistance, llame al 1-800-311-7343 o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a billdiscount@sdge.com. 

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