{"id":6315,"date":"2018-02-12T11:36:54","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T11:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/going-solar-in-san-diego-gas-and-electric-territory\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T15:22:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T15:22:19","slug":"going-solar-in-san-diego-gas-and-electric-territory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/going-solar-in-san-diego-gas-and-electric-territory\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Solar in San Diego Gas and Electric Territory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that 30 percent of San Diego\u2019s power comes from renewable sources? Contributing to that growing number is easier than ever. Switching to solar with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&amp;E) is easy and relatively quick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a quick overview of going solar with SDG&amp;E&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Take SDG&amp;E\u2019s Home Energy Survey<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start looking into what size rooftop solar system you might need, SDG&amp;E recommends you assess your energy use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this by logging into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/myaccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Account<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, clicking on the \u201cMy Energy\u201d tab, then clicking on \u201cMy Energy Survey\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you see how much energy you\u2019re using and ways to reduce it. This step sets you up to save money by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing your energy consumption <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring you invest in the right number of solar panels for your needs <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Use the Solar Calculator for Potential Costs and Savings<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/myaccount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Account<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, click on the My Energy Tab, then click on \u201cSaving with Solar Energy\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Find a Solar Contractor in San Diego<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have some idea of what you\u2019re looking for, it\u2019s time to find your solar contractor. Even if some of the details of the system you\u2019ll need are fuzzy here, you\u2019ll do some collaborating with your contractor. But you\u2019ve laid a solid foundation for a successful project so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you talk to contractors and installers, SDG&amp;E notes that it\u2019s important to ask about warranty options and maintenance plans. The different financing options available to you are important, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Best Solar Contractor for Your San Diego Home<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDG&amp;E recommends getting at least three quotes from contractors. They also say to look for referrals from past clients. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/\">Solar.com<\/a> specializes in exactly this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We connect vetted contractors with people looking for a quality solar installation. With quotes from several contractors and the experiences of their clients laid out for you, it\u2019s much easier to find a contractor you can trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve decided you\u2019d like to go solar in San Diego, SDG&amp;E makes it easy. You submit a simple online application and wait for the approval. The average approval time to move forward with installation is about one week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on moving to solar power in San Diego, here\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdge.com\/environment\/solar-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDG&amp;E\u2019s solar overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about Solar.com\u2019s process, check out how we\u2019ve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dramatically simplified solar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that 30 percent of San Diego\u2019s power comes from renewable sources? Contributing to that growing number is easier than ever. 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