Electrification
Greater Comfort, Smarter Savings, and a Cleaner Future
As California moves toward a cleaner energy future, more customers are choosing electric technologies to heat, cool, cook, and power their homes and businesses. SDG&E® is here to help you explore what electrification could look like for you.
Benefits of Going Electric
Electrification can help improve comfort, safety, and air quality while supporting California’s clean-energy future.
Greater Efficiency
Electric technologies use energy more efficiently
Comfort & safety
Electric appliances provide consistent temperature control and eliminate indoor combustion hazards
Cleaner Air
Going electric may reduce indoor air pollution
Future-Ready
Electric systems work well with rooftop solar and other renewable-energy resources, making it easier to use cleaner electricity today and in the future.
Why Going Electric is More Affordable Now
In October 2025, SDG&E updated how some existing costs appear on your bill through the Base Services Charge. This restructuring lowers the delivery per‑kilowatt‑hour price by about 10%, helping make electric options, like heat pumps, induction cooking, and EV charging, more cost‑effective.
How to Start Electrifying Your Home or Business
Electrification doesn’t have to happen all at once. Many customers start with one upgrade and build from there. Follow these steps to explore your options and find the approach that works best for your home, budget, and timeline.
Start by looking for appliances and systems in your home or business that use natural gas. Some customers also choose to go beyond the home by adding electric vehicle charging.
You don’t have to electrify everything at once. Choose one upgrade that fits your needs and budget. Many customers find that the best time to switch is when an older appliance is ready to be replaced.
Common electrification upgrades include:
- HVAC Heat Pumps
Heat pumps efficiently heat and cool by moving heat instead of generating it, providing consistent comfort while using significantly less energy.
- Heat Pump Water Heaters
A heat pump water heater uses electricity to pull warmth from the surrounding air, making it far more efficient than gas water heaters.
- Induction Cooking
Switching from gas to induction cooking delivers precise temperature control, faster boil times, and cleaner indoor air.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs) & Home Charging
EVs are cheaper to run and maintain than gas cars, potentially saving you thousands over your car’s lifetime. Also, you can save by shifting energy use away from on-peak hours, and charging EVs during super off-peak hours.
- Solar
Solar panels use sunlight to power your home or business while helping to lower emissions and energy costs. . Find the resources you need to explore solar options and the installation process.
- Battery Storage
Using home battery storage to draw on stored energy during on‑peak hours can help reduce the amount of electricity you need from the grid and increase your energy savings.
Electrification upgrades may cost less than you think. Qualifying customers can access utility, state, and regional programs—and many incentives can be stacked to maximize savings. SDG&E can help you get started.
Stack Savings with CHERP
SDG&E’s Customer Home Electrification Readiness Program (CHERP) helps customers understand which incentives, rebates, and financing options they may qualify for, and how to combine them.
- Personalized support from trained advisors
- Help identifying and stacking eligible incentives
- A customized electrification roadmap outlining available programs
Available for both income-qualified and general market customers.
Program launching in June
Financing Programs
Prefer to pay over time? SDG&E customers may have access to financing options, such as GoGreen Financing and On‑Bill Financing, that can help spread the cost of qualifying home or business-energy and electrification upgrades with manageable payment options.
Choosing the right electricity rate plan can help you better manage energy costs as you use electric technologies at home or on the road.
SDG&E’s TOU‑ELEC pricing plan is designed for customers that own an electric vehicle, energy storage, and/or an electric heat pump for water heating or climate control.
If you are a large electricity user who can shift your energy use to lower-priced times of day, the TOU-ELEC pricing plan may save you money. TOU-ELEC is most beneficial for customers who can program their EV charging, battery storage or electric heat pump to run during super off-peak times.
Understanding Your Options
Before committing to a full service or panel upgrade, some customers may be able to increase electrical capacity through other options, including:
- Load management strategies
- Smart technologies that manage when energy is used
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Meter Socket Adapters (MSAs) which can allow certain new electric loads – such as EV chargers – to be added without a full panel upgrade.
When a Service Upgrade Is Required
If a service line upsize is needed, you can begin and manage the process through My Project Center.
Through My Project Center, you can:
- Start a service upgrade request
- Track progress and timelines
- Get support throughout the process
Additional Options for Certain Customers
Some customers may qualify for additional cost reductions associated with service upgrades through the Common Facility Cost Treatment (CFCT). This is for customers replacing natural gas appliances with electric ones in their homes or small commercial buildings.
CFCT applies to:
- Mixed-Fuel Single-family/Multifamily/Commercial customers
- Those that participate in programs that support building decarbonization or electrification for under-resourced customers
Electrification FAQs
Electrification costs vary depending on the type of upgrade, your home or business, and when you choose to make the change. You may reduce upfront costs by using available rebates, incentives, and financing options, and replacing appliances when older equipment reaches the end of its life.
No. Electrification can happen one upgrade at a time. Many customers start with a single appliance such as a heat pump water heater or an induction cooktop and add other electric technologies over time.
Timelines vary by project. Simple replacements may take a day, while larger upgrades can take longer depending on contractor availability, permitting, and whether electrical work is needed. Planning ahead and checking incentives early can help avoid delays.
Renters may still be able to benefit from electrification, such as using portable induction cooktops or driving an electric vehicle. Permanent upgrades typically require property owner approval. Renters are encouraged to talk with their landlord and explore which options may apply.
There may be multiple utility, state, and regional programs that support electrification. Some incentives can be combined or “stacked.” SDG&E’s Customer Home Electrification Readiness Program (CHERP) can help customers understand which programs they may qualify for and how to apply.
SDG&E offers tools and resources to support customers at every stage. CHERP advisors, My Project Center, and SDG&E’s online resources can help you explore technologies, understand costs, and plan next steps.