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SDG&E Has Raised Rates Every Single Year Since 2016. A Window Just Opened to Stop Paying Them.
The pattern is a decade of public record. And right now, San Diego homeowners can permanently opt out — with $0 down and a fixed rate SDG&E can never touch. That window closes July 4, 2026.
SD County Energy Report · May 2026 · Based on CPUC public filings and EIA data
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⚠ Pattern Alert — Based on Verified Public Record
SDG&E has raised residential rates every single year for the past decade — a cumulative increase of 76% since 2016, per the CPUC's own Q4 2025 report. In December 2024, the CPUC approved another 10.5% hike. SDG&E has already filed for additional increases through 2027. None of this is speculation. It's public record. And it's not stopping.
The last time oil crossed $90 per barrel, San Diego homeowners saw their bills move upward within 90 days. Oil is currently trading above $101. SDG&E's grid runs heavily on natural gas — a fuel whose price tracks crude oil like a shadow.
But here's what's different in 2026: for the first time, people who move in the next few weeks won't have to care. A specific program allows qualifying San Diego homeowners to install solar at zero upfront cost and lock in a lower fixed bill that SDG&E has no power to change. Not now, not in 2027, not ever.
"Asking whether SDG&E will raise rates again is like asking whether it will be hot in August. The only real question is whether you'll still be paying them when they do."
Who Qualifies?
- ✓ San Diego County homeowner
- ✓ No existing solar installation
- ✓ Electric bill over $150/mo
- ✓ Roof in acceptable condition
- ✗ Renters not eligible
- ✗ Existing solar customers
The Rate History SDG&E Doesn't Advertise
The CPUC's public Q4 2025 Rates Report shows SDG&E's residential rates have risen 76% over the past decade. SDG&E currently holds the highest residential electricity rates in California — a state that already holds the highest rates in the continental US.
2019–22
SDG&E proposed 28% hike over 4 years; approved in stages
▲ UP
2023
CA State Auditor finds SDG&E exceeded authorized profit 9 times
▲ UP
2024
CPUC approves 10.5% rate hike; SDG&E earns $891M profit
▲ UP
2025
Rate increases amortized into bills through mid-2026
▲ UP
2026–27
SDG&E has already filed for $315M+ per year in additional revenue
▲ FILED
Same Neighborhood. Completely Different Bill.
No Solar
Paying SDG&E
$637+
Projected monthly after filed 2025–27 increases*
ESA Solar
Fixed Bill
~$185
Contractually locked — never changes. Ever.
*Illustrative scenario. Based on ~550kWh/mo at 62.2¢/kWh + projected 30% increase. ESA payment varies by home.
Two Reasons This Can't Wait.
Urgency #1 — Rates
SDG&E Will Keep Raising Rates. They've Already Filed the Paperwork.
SDG&E's 2025–2027 revenue requests are on file with the CPUC right now. An additional $315M+ per year in rate increases is already in motion. Add oil at $101/bbl pushing natural gas costs higher, and the pressure on your bill isn't theoretical.
Urgency #2 — The Program
The $0 Down Structure Expires July 4, 2026. After That, This Deal Doesn't Exist.
The commercial tax credit (Section 48 ITC) that banks use to fund $0 down installations has a hard deadline: construction must begin by July 4, 2026. When that date passes, the economics disappear. There is no extension currently planned.
The Pattern That Repeats Every Time Oil Spikes
🛢️
Oil Spikes
Geopolitical conflict disrupts supply. Crude crosses $100/bbl.
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Gas Follows
Natural gas prices track crude within weeks. Futures already up 22%.
⚡
Grid Costs Rise
Utilities pay more to generate power from gas plants.
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Non-Solar Pays
Every non-solar homeowner absorbs the full increase. No exceptions.
Why Banks Are Paying to Put Solar on Your Roof
The homeowner solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. But banks can still claim the commercial version (Section 48 ITC) — and they use it to fund $0 down installs, passing the savings to you as a lower monthly rate. This window closes July 4, 2026.
01
Bank Claims the Credit
Banks use Section 48 of the tax code to claim a 30% Investment Tax Credit on the solar system installed on your home.
02
They Pass It to You
In exchange, the bank funds 100% of the installation and offers you power at 30–50% below what SDG&E charges. Your $0 down comes from their tax savings.
03
You Save Forever
Your ESA payment is contractually fixed. SDG&E can raise rates 50% — you pay the same amount you locked in today.
04
July 4 = Window Closes
Federal law requires construction begin by July 4, 2026 for banks to claim Section 48. After that, the $0 down fixed-rate structure goes away.
Savings Window Closes July 4, 2026
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The Real Deadline Isn't July 4th
A typical installation takes 6–10 weeks from approval to activation. The real cutoff to call is late April at the latest. Every week you wait is another month at full SDG&E rates.
The homeowners who locked in ESA rates two years ago aren't watching the news with dread. They made one decision — and the global energy market stopped being their problem.
There is no upfront cost to check your eligibility. There is no obligation after the consultation. The only question is whether your property qualifies.
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RATE DATA: Figures sourced from CPUC Q4 2025 Public Advocates Office Rates Report, Sempra Energy SEC filings Q1 2025, UC Berkeley Haas Energy Institute, and California State Auditor 2023 Report.
DISCLOSURES: Bill projections are illustrative hypothetical scenarios only. Not guarantees of actual future rates or individual savings. ESA terms and eligibility vary by household.
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