Ready to declutter and help the planet? Residents can schedule a free curbside pickup for up to five e-waste items, five times a year! Simply call Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 at least 24 hours before your collection day and take a step towards a cleaner, greener future.
 As the leaves change color and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to cozy up – and cut down on energy use. Simple adjustments can make an impact on your energy savings this season. Here are a few creative ideas to stay warm and efficient this season:
1. Use a humidifier: Moist air feels warmer than dry air, so you can stay comfortable at lower thermostat settings. 2. Cook in batches: Make soups, stews or casseroles in bulk. You’ll use less energy reheating food than cooking from scratch daily. 3. Maintain your heating system. Make sure your heating system is running efficiently by scheduling a maintenance check. Replace filters regularly to ensure your system is working at its best. Schedule your free gas appliances check at sdge.com/GasCheck. 4. Clean light fixtures and bulbs. Dust can reduce brightness. Clean bulbs shine more efficiently, reducing the need for extra lighting. 5. Use ceiling fans wisely. Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise at a low speed. This will push warm air down from the ceiling, helping to keep your rooms warmer. 6. Close the fireplace damper. When your fireplace is not in use, make sure the damper is closed. An open damper allows warm air to escape up the chimney. 7. Use rugs on bare floors. Rugs add insulation and help rooms retain heat, especially in homes with tile or hardwood flooring. 8. Take shorter showers. Heating water with natural gas can be a big energy expense. Try to take shorter showers and consider installing a low-flow showerhead to reduce water usage. 9. Close off unused rooms. Shut doors and vents in rooms you don’t use often to direct the heat where it’s most needed. 10. Use natural light. Open curtains during sunny days to warm rooms naturally and close them at night to retain heat. Also, thermal curtains help trap heat and reduce drafts. By following these tips, you can enjoy a warm and cozy home this fall while keeping your energy bills lower. Find more energy-saving tips at sdge.com/SimpleSteps.
 Your SDG&E® bill will now show electric delivery charges in a new way. This is not an extra charge, rather it is a change in how your bill is structured.
Why is this happening? California Assembly Bill 205 requires electric utilities across the state to change how residential customers are billed to help make bills more transparent, while making it more affordable to use electric technologies, such as cars and appliances. What’s changing? We’re updating how some existing costs appear on your bill. Starting soon, you’ll see a new line item called the Base Services Charge. Most customers will pay approximately $24 a month1. Customers enrolled in FERA and CARE will automatically receive a discounted Base Services Charge of approximately $12 and $6, respectively. The Base Services Charge covers some of the fixed costs that were previously included in the electric delivery price like customer service, transformers and meters that help ensure safe, reliable electric delivery to your property. By moving some costs out of delivery pricing, you may pay about 10% less per kWh for the energy you use (roughly 5 cents per kWh on electric delivery)2. Each customer’s usage varies, so lower electricity prices may or may not lead to a lower total bill. Because this is a reallocation of costs, SDG&E will not earn more profit from this change. To learn more, visit sdge.com/BaseServicesCharge or call 1-800-411-7343.  Higher temperatures can mean higher energy bills and cause a big strain on the electrical grid. This can lead to a greater risk of grid emergencies. But it doesn't have to be this way.
During a grid emergency, businesses in SDG&E's service territory can participate in the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). By joining ELRP, businesses help support the grid when it's facing extra strain and can get a bill credit for their participation. ELRP is a flexible way to get incentives for shifting energy use. Participating in ELRP allows qualified businesses to contribute to stabilizing the grid and reducing the risk of issues without worrying about any financial penalties. For more information about ELRP, visit sdge.com/ELRP. The City of Oceanside, in partnership with Waste Management, offers bi-annual donation and large & bulky item pick-up weeks to single-family and multi-family residents to divert material from the landfill and properly dispose of items beyond reuse or repair. The next opportunity to take advantage of the donation program will be from October 6 -17. WM’s trusted partner, the Veterans Thrift Store of Oceanside, will be picking up gently used items for resale and reuse. Call (619) 337-9244 to schedule your donation pick-up of up to 8 gently used items. For items worn beyond reuse or repair, large & bulky item pick-up weeks are from October 20-31. Schedule these pick-ups by calling WM at (760) 439-2824. Household hazardous waste is not accepted.   |
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