Any increase matters. Here's a clear look at what SDG&E's proposed 2028 rates would pay for and what we're doing to keep your bills as manageable as possible.
Why are we making this request?
SDG&E has asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve its 2028 General Rate Case.
Every four years, California utilities like SDG&E are required to ask the CPUC for the funding needed to safely operate and maintain the energy system that serves our region. Our 2028 request focuses on the essential work needed to keep the electric and natural gas system safe and reliable. That system includes more than 24,000 miles of electric infrastructure that must run around the clock, every day and during high-demand or extreme conditions. A safe, reliable energy system is essential to protecting the health, safety and daily lives of our customers and communities.
This is a request, not a final decision, and there's no change to your bill today. If approved as filed, a typical residential customer's monthly electric bill would increase by about $13.72 and natural gas bill by about $8.46, about 8.5% combined, starting in 2028. The CPUC will decide the final outcome after a public review.
What this request supports
- Safe, reliable service. Required federal and state safety work, including inspecting and maintaining about 15,500 miles of natural gas pipeline.
- Wildfire safety. Hardening about 600 miles of power lines in high-risk areas through undergrounding and covered conductor.
- Costs outside our control. SDG&E is legally required to carry $1 billion in wildfire liability insurance, forecast to cost about 27% more in 2028 than in 2025. Employee healthcare costs are about 25% higher.
How we're keeping costs down
- Smarter undergrounding. New technology has cut the cost of strategic undergrounding in high-risk areas by about 50% per mile.
- Digital tools and automation. Paperless billing and digital self-service lower printing and mailing costs. Automation helps avoid unnecessary field visits.
- Better sourcing and processes. Smarter procurement and workforce optimization help limit increases in operating costs.
Your voice matters
The CPUC is hearing from customers. Your comments become part of the record it considers.
- In person: November 10 at Santee City Hall, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Remote: December 9 and 10, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Join by phone at 1-800-857-1917 or watch the CPUC webcast.
Our commitment to you
Your rates pay for safe, reliable energy and the work that protects our communities. We're focused on the costs we can control, and every part of this request will go through independent public review.
To learn more about our request, visit sdge.com/GRC