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 SDG&E’s winter electricity prices are in effect from November 1 – May 31 each year. What does this mean for you and your business? Well, this means you still have an opportunity to maximize savings on your energy bill by understanding your business’s pricing plan and when energy is the least expensive.
 As we transition into cooler weather, you’ll want to keep your employees warm. Did you know that by implementing a few tips your business can save on its energy use? From regulating your temperature control to involving employees in your energy-saving objectives, there are collaborative ways to lower your energy bills this winter.
 An estimated 25 percent of businesses don’t open again after a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety. Protect your business by identifying the risks relevant to your location, both natural and man-made. Then, keep your plan of action updated.
 Despite the relatively mild temperatures this summer and early fall, we have recently experienced hotter-than-normal days which can lead to higher bills and calls for energy conservation.
 Proper planning and preparation in advance can teach employees how to respond, help protect operations and save lives should an emergency occur. Watch this video on emergency preparedness for your business. And, here are five ways to stay safe in your workplace.
 Has it been awhile since you implemented energy retrofits in your facility? Do you want to take your energy program to the next level? Attend SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center’s workshop, “Advanced Energy Management Strategies.” This no-cost workshop will cover new strategies you can implement in your facility for immediate cost savings. Today’s business, facility and energy managers are challenged to deliver more savings with less investment in energy efficiency. Learn how to turn this challenge into an opportunity by diving deeper and finding advanced energy solutions beyond the basic lighting and HVAC retrofits.
 September is National Preparedness Month. During an emergency, every second counts. Thoughtful planning can help keep you and your staff safe in the event of unexpected emergencies like earthquakes, floods, fires, acts of violence or power outages. You can track power outages on SDG&E’s Outage Center or view the outage map.
 Smart thermostats are a great way for your business to save energy and money. They can be adjusted remotely, allowing your business to optimize its system performance, run energy-efficient schedules and have greater control.
 Safety isn’t just something we should think about at home. Wildfires, earthquakes and flooding all pose serious risks to our community and you never know where you will be when something happens. Though we can’t eliminate the threat of these emergency situations entirely, here are 3 quick actions to help you and your employees be prepared:
 When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include:
 Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires.
 First, install occupancy sensors. If no one is using certain areas in your facility, why are you paying to light, heat or cool those spaces? Occupancy sensors make lighting more sustainable by not constantly illuminating sporadically occupied areas – such as breakrooms, restrooms, loading docks, seldom-used passageways and storage areas.
 When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include:
 Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires.
Watch out for overhead electric lines
 Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference.
 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.
 Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference.
 SDG&E has several assistance programs to help lower your monthly energy bill while keeping your home comfortable.
 Throughout California, businesses are already paying electricity costs based on when it’s used. Residential households will start making the switch to Time-of-Use pricing plans in March. These plans give you more choice and control for managing your energy use. With these plans, prices are lower all day except between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
 For the third consecutive year, electric vehicle drivers in SDG&E’s service area may be eligible for a bill credit on their energy bill for driving clean. If you drive an all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, you may qualify for the annual Electric Vehicle Climate Credit (EVCC). This credit is part of a statewide program administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California.
 According to the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, U.S. small businesses together spend a whopping $60 billion on energy each year. Additionally, a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that energy costs are a top-three business expense for more than one-third of the nation's small businesses.
 Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference.
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