SDG&E (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program

October 03, 2011

Summary

San Diego Gas and Electric (SDGE) natural gas incentives have been suspended in September due to the State of California 2011-2012 Fiscal Year Budget (SB87) provision that authorizes a transfer of funds from the Gas Public Purpose Program (PPP) Fund to the State General Fund. Pending a decision from the CPUC, projects that have not been postmarked or received a post-installation inspection prior to July 22, 2011 will not be given incentives. Click here or more information.

SDGE's Home Energy Upgrade Financing program to its residential customers interested in making energy efficient improvements to their homes. Customers can qualify for loans ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to purchase and install energy-efficient upgrades. Terms range from one to ten years. Eligible technologies include: Water heaters, refrigerated air conditioners, evaporative coolers, double-paned windows, building and equipment insulation, roofing, spa/pool heaters, insulated plantation shutters, and permanently installed natural gas barbecues.

The financing for these loans is offered by Viewtech, an authorized Fannie Mae loan administrator. Viewtech works with The League of California Homeowners, an independent consumer organization, which provides contractor background checks. All participating contractors must meet the League's standards before they can be approved and passed along to customers for their consideration.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Loan Program
Web Site: http://www.socalgas.com/residential/savemoney/refinancing.html
Administrator: San Diego Gas & Electric
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Air conditioners
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Roofs
  • Other EE
Loan Term: Rate: not specified
Repayment: 1-12 years

Contact

Name: Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
Address: P.O. Box 129016
San Diego CA 92112
Phone: (800) 644-6133
Email: ESC@semprautilities.com
Name: Loan Center
Address: 5109-D East La Palma Ave.
Anaheim CA 92807
Phone: (888) 621-5511
Email: jmclain@viewtechfinancialservices.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.