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Savings Tips, Save on Your Heating and Cooling, Heating and cooling makes up about 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings, which is why outdated HVAC systems and other structural issues could be a huge drain on your energy bill., Your Quick Energy-Efficiency Checklist, Make sure your equipment is the right size. The most efficient sizing will require the heating system to run constantly at full load on the coldest day that the building is designed to handle. Geothermal heat pumps transfer heat between the building and the ground. Although they cost more to install, they have low operating costs. If your building is located near a body of water, such as a pond or lake, water-source heat pumps can offer similar advantages. The heat pipe, originally developed by NASA to cool spacecraft, lowers an air conditioner's energy consumption by 5 – 10% by improving its ability to dehumidify the air. Consider variable speed motors and compressors. Instead of always operating at full power, these allow heat pumps and air conditioners to more closely match energy use to temperature fluctuation., Lighting 101 , Today’s energy-efficient lighting comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and wattages for almost every business use. Take a look at the lighting products below, followed by suggested uses and energy-saving tips, and learn how you can light up for less — without sacrificing style, comfort or personal safety., Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), An LED is a semi-conductor device that emits visible light when conducting current. Efficient, durable and long-lasting, LED lights can save energy and money on accent, landscape and holiday lighting., Photocells, Photocells use a sensor to automatically turn a light off when enough daylight is detected, and turns the fixture on when it becomes dark. Motion detection and sound activation sensors are also available., Solar Cell System (or Photovoltaic Cell System), Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity to generate solar power. Consider combining solar cells with energy-efficient lighting products like LEDs and CFLs for low- or no-cost lighting options that are ideal for landscaping or other outdoor uses., Keep Your Water Heating from Burning a Hole in Your Bill, Water heating averages up to 7% of the energy used in commercial buildings. These simple changes can help reduce water use and the amount of energy required to heat it. Install faucet aerators in restrooms and low-flow showerheads for on-site shower facilities. Use front-loading washing machines with high-speed spin cycles to save water and energy used for drying. Choose low-water-use dishwashing equipment for cafeterias. Make use of the free heat being exhausted by air conditioners, icemakers, or above a cooking line with a heat pump water heater. These water heaters also return a moderate amount of free air conditioning as a by-product. For more information, talk to your Account Executive or call our Energy Savings Center at 1-800-644-6133 .
SDG&E and Citizens - Authorization to Lease Transfer Capability Rights to Citizens Sycamore-Penasquitos Transmission LLC, SDG&E and Citizens - Authorization to Lease Transfer Capability Rights to Citizens Sycamore-Penasquitos Transmission LLC, Docket Number:, A.17-11-005, Filing Date: , Friday, November 17, 2017 314824-SXPQ_CPUC_851_Application.pdf 851 Application (pdf) Testimony SDGE Jenkins Citizens Testimony.pdf Jenkins Testimony (pdf)
TOU Smart Thermostat study, Earn up to $200 to participate in our study, You have been selected to help guide SDG&E® and the state of California as we move towards Time of Use (TOU) electricity pricing. We’ll pay you up to $200 to participate in this valuable study!, How the study works:, You will be moved from your current pricing plan to a TOU plan 1 and then placed in one of the following groups: Thermostat Group : In this group, we’ll come to your home and install an ecobee3 lite TM smart thermostat, which you can interact with through a mobile phone app. Valued at $170, there’s no cost to you and you can keep it after the study is over. Click here to learn more about how smart thermostats can help with managing energy use. Control Group : This group serves as the control group and participants don’t receive a thermostat but will receive $100 for enrolling. This group will be evaluated against the thermostat group. We’ll track both groups’ energy use for one year (starting in the fall of 2018). In addition to the benefits described above, you’ll be given $100 if you complete three surveys throughout the process. Your actions and responses will help guide our program plans and education efforts – specifically, if and how new technologies like smart thermostats…, What is TOU?, Beginning this year, new residential pricing plans, called Time of Use (or TOU), are available. With TOU pricing, each day is broken into on-peak and off-peak time zones with energy costing less during the off-peak hours. During on-peak hours, the grid is working harder than usual to produce energy, making the cost of electricity go up. By shifting more of your energy use to off-peak hours, you’ll have the ability to manage your home’s energy use and pay less on your monthly bill., It’s a Win-Win!, By enrolling in this study, you have an opportunity to “test drive” TOU before most of our customers and you can earn up to $200 for participating and providing feedback., PLUS, with no-risk pricing, if you end up spending more than you did on your previous pricing plan, we’ll credit you the difference!, How do I sign up:, Simply fill out our online interest form to see if you qualify, or, if you received a letter in the mail, return the business reply card expressing your interest (have your SDG&E account info handy). We will contact you within 5 business days to let you know if you qualify and which group you will be in. For more information about this program, you can contact our Energy Savings Center at 1-800-644-6133. 1 Participants will be moved to the TOU-DR1 rate.