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SDG&E and the San Diego Padres Team Up for “Going to Bat for...

Apr 7, 2017

Partnership supports organizations committed to keeping San Diego safeAs the San Diego Padres prepare to take the field for the first time this season, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and San Diego’s... Read more
Five years in the making, SDG&E’s “Skills City” – a mock mini-neighborhood in Mission Valley – is one of the most advanced training facilities in the industry.

SDG&E Innovative “Real Life” Training Facility Promotes...

Mar 29, 2017

Five years in the making, SDG&E’s “Skills City” – a mock mini-neighborhood in Mission Valley – is one of the most advanced training facilities in the industry. The state-of-the-art... Read more

SDG&E Promotes Safety by Upgrading Service for 1,000th...

Mar 24, 2017

New systems give residents peace of mind with safe, reliable energy and access to money saving programsSAN DIEGO, March 24, 2017 – Today, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) along with local and state... Read more
SDG&E recently welcomed six new relief electric troubleshooters to its team, all of who underwent a rigorous seven week training course – the first step in a long road to becoming electric experts and joining the 42 permanent electric troubleshooters in the company.

San Diego's Electric First Responders

Mar 20, 2017

Handling a live wire at a substation or operating a high voltage switch in an underground vault is just another day on the job for SDG&E electric troubleshooters. But it isn’t an ordinary gig. It’s one... Read more

Meet Curt Criss, Gas Operations Compliance Manager

Mar 15, 2017

If there is one word SDG&E employee Curt Criss understands well and lives by every day, it’s safety. Criss, who has spent more than three decades in natural gas operations for SDG&E, currently oversees... Read more

SDG&E Promotes Safety by Setting New Excavation Standards

Mar 14, 2017

New Gold Shovel Standard program requires contractors to adopt best safety practices to work for SDG&EDeadline for contractor registration is March 31SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2017 – San Diego Gas & Electric (... Read more
#GirlPower was the theme of the weekend as nearly 100 teenage girls learned how to use a firehose, climb a 24-foot ladder, operate a chainsaw and perform CPR over a two-day, hands-on training camp hosted by the women of the San Diego Fire Rescue Department and San Diego Lifeguard Services.

#GirlPower with First Ever Girls Empowerment Camp

Mar 8, 2017

#GirlPower was the theme of the weekend as nearly 100 teenage girls learned how to use a firehose, climb a 24-foot ladder, operate a chainsaw and perform CPR over a two-day, hands-on training camp hosted by the women of... Read more

The Value of a Resilient Community

Mar 6, 2017

On March 3, SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center’s Cabrillo seminar rooms were standing room only, with representatives from businesses all over the county attending the 2017 Disaster Preparedness Academy,... Read more
Spot the scammer, don't be a victim

Scams Continue to Target Energy Company Customers

Feb 28, 2017

Scams can take place in many forms, from email to mail, by phone or in person, and at SDG&E we want our customers to stay on high alert as scammers continue to falsely claim to be SDG&E.Scammer on your... Read more
Thermal imaging cameras can detect or “see” heat emitted through several filters like smoke and dust.

Thermal Imaging Cameras Enhance Firefighter Safety

Feb 22, 2017

Situational awareness – knowing what is going on around you – is critical to our region’s firefighters. Having the right tools can make the difference between life and death. And now, with the... Read more

SDG&E Prepares as Massive Storm Expected to Arrive

Feb 17, 2017

Our meteorology team spent the morning talking to San Diego news stations about the upcoming storms. Our Chief Operating Officer, Caroline Winn, also stopped in for an update on the latest conditions.There is a... Read more

Storm Safety Tips

Feb 16, 2017

With another storm in the forecast for the area tomorrow, Friday, and expected to continue through Saturday, we are once again utilizing our innovative tools and expert meteorology team to prepare for strong winds and... Read more

Don’t Let a Mylar Balloon Power Down Your Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2017

Mylar balloons may sound like the perfect addition to chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day, but we want to remind our customers that these metallic decorations can also pose a hazard to our electric system... Read more

Don’t Get Burned, Make Sure Your Home is Safe Today

Feb 7, 2017

Burn Awareness Week focuses on preventing burn injuriesThe smell of a cake fresh from the oven or a simmering sauce on the stovetop can often be a difficult temptation to resist, but waiting a few extra minutes for your... Read more
What you may not realize is here at SDG&E we have a team of vegetation management professionals who work every day to maintain the trees that grow near San Diego’s power grid.

Check your Branches Lately?

Feb 6, 2017

With the recent stormy weather moving through, tree branches quickly became a hazard to our roadways, waterways and the energy grid. What you may not realize is here at SDG&E we have a team of vegetation management... Read more

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