San Diego Gas & Electric Co (SDG&E) is an electric and natural gas utility company based in San Diego, California. It serves over 3.6 million customers in San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission and operates under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The company's primary focus is on delivering reliable and affordable energy to its customers while also promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. SDG&E has been recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and customer service. The utility is committed to achieving California's ambitious clean energy goals, including reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045.
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San Diego Gas & Electric Co's energy comes from natural gas, solar, wind, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of San Diego Gas & Electric Co's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 32%. Wind provides 11% of San Diego Gas & Electric Co's electricity. Biomass provides 2% of San Diego Gas & Electric Co's electricity.
55%
Natural Gas
32%
Solar
11%
Wind
2%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for San Diego Gas & Electric Co customers is 30.65 cents/kWh. San Diego Gas & Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| EV-TOU-5 CARE | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 32¢ to 57¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 33¢ to 66¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 29¢ to 60¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR All Electric | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 12¢ to 68¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR1 | TOU | 25¢ to 71¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
In 2021, the average San Diego Gas & Electric Co customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 115 minutes. In total, the average San Diego Gas & Electric Co customer had their electricity out for about 77 minutes during the whole year.
NEM 2.0 Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate. After 12-month cycle, customer may opt to roll over credit indefinitely or to receive payment for credit at a rate equal to the 12-month average spot market price for the hours of 7 am to 5 pm for the year in which the surplus power was generated. (If customer makes no affirmative decision, credit is granted to utility with no compensation for customer.)