SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program in its San Diego, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
SDG&E's Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program provides no-cost energy-efficient home improvements to income-qualified SDG&E residential customers. Eligible improvements include smart thermostats, LED lighting, refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, insulation, duct sealing, and heat pump water heaters. Households qualify if enrolled in qualifying public assistance programs or if income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Must have active SDG&E service; income at or below 200% FPL (~$39,125 for 1 person in 2025) or enrolled in Medicaid/CalFresh/WIC/SSI/CalWORKs; single-family home, mobile home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Diego, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SDHC Housing Rehabilitation Program, Home Repair Grant Up to $15,000 grant for emergency/accessibility repairs
- SDHC ADU Finance Program Up to $250,000 construction-to-permanent loan at 1%-4% fixed
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Low Income Up to 19% of purchase price (max ~$125,000 loan) + $10,000 closing cost grant
- SDHC First-Time Homebuyer Program, Middle Income $40,000 deferred loan + $10,000 closing cost grant
Key Details
- No cost to eligible SDG&E customers, fully subsidized
- Covers LED bulbs, smart thermostats, refrigerators, HVAC, insulation, duct sealing
- Income at or below 200% FPL or enrolled in CalFresh, Medicaid, WIC, SSI, or CalWORKs
- Homeowners and renters both eligible; works in single-family and multi-unit homes
- Call Richard Heath & Associates: (619) 387-4757 or (866) 597-0597 to apply
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program in San Diego?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for SDG&E Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program in San Diego, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (619) 387-4757. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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