CSE is the only third-party administrator in California to run the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for a major investor-owned utility, San Diego Gas & Electric®. SGIP plays a critical role in the adoption of distributed generation and energy storage projects throughout the region.
Through SGIP, rebates are offered to utility customers who install clean and energy-efficient technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electric demand on the grid. In San Diego, CSE provides technical and financial assistance to those interested in advancing energy storage, fuel cells, wind, waste energy recovery, pressure reduction turbines and combined heat and power technologies.
In response to climate change and increasing wildfire threats and power outages, SGIP currently funds primarily energy storage projects with a focus on fire-prone, low-income and disadvantaged communities.
SGIP Impacts
CSE has reserved incentives for more than 8,690 energy storage projects.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
To reduce electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions by supporting distributed generation technologies
CSE's Role
Program administrator for San Diego Gas & Electric territory
Technologies
Key Partners
California Public Utilities Commission, San Diego Gas & Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas
State Policies Supported
AB 970, SB 412, AB 1150, SB 861
Impact Statement
CSE has awarded over $214 million for more than 42 MW of clean generation capacity since 2001.
