Get a home energy audit or learn about energy management. See Energy Management Summer & SDGE.com
For residents of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City, San Diego, and the unincorporated communities of San Diego County: Community Power through SDG&E allows you to opt to have 50% to 100% renewable power. You have to call them directly and make the request.
Call Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) at 1-888-382-0169 between 8AM and 5PM Monday through Friday. Request 100% renewable energy.
- Install a heat pump for heating and cooling
- Install a heat pump hot water heater
- Use an electric induction stove top.
(San Diego County has an Electric Home Cooktop Program. Induction cooktops can be borrowed for free for up to three weeks. Loaner kits include one 9100 Duxtop portable induction cooktop, one compatible pan, a magnet and instruction sheet all in a carry bag.) See https://www.ehomecooktops.com/ for more details.
- Use a clothes line instead of a dryer
- Walk, bike or use public transit whenever possible
- Consider an electric bicycle for short, local trips