Working with SDG&E
New to SDG&E? Get the information and tools you need for stress-free project application and tracking, for new or existing properties of all sizes.
If the property already already has a meter and you're doing a renovation or upgrade that significantly changes its electrical or gas power needs — for example, installing a swimming pool or upgrading the HVAC system — you'll apply for a change to existing service.
If you will be adding square footage, changing the footprint, or increasing heights be aware of potential encroachments to SDG&E facilities or easements.
Request a change or upgrade of electrical or gas at a residential location — single-family home, apartment, or condominium — that already has a meter.
Electrical: Existing electrical service requests may include relocation, removal, service upgrade/rewiring, temporary service, or overhead-to-underground conversion.
Gas: Existing gas service requests may include relocation, removal, fuel cell, meter upgrade, temporary service, or conversion of propane to natural gas.
Quick Links
Apply for ServiceProject Resources
Builder Portal (project tracking)
Request a change or upgrade of electrical or gas at a nonresidential location — one that is used for business, commercial, agricultural, institutional, and/or industrial purposes — that already has a meter.
Electrical: Existing electrical service requests may include relocation, removal, service upgrade/rewiring, temporary service, or overhead-to-underground conversion.
Gas: Existing gas service requests may include relocation, removal, fuel cell, meter upgrade, temporary service, or conversion of propane to natural gas.
Quick Links
Apply for ServiceProject Resources
Builder Portal (project tracking)
If you're working on new construction that does not have a meter and requires electric (overhead or underground) or gas line installations, you'll apply for new service.
If you will be adding square footage, changing the footprint, or increasing heights be aware of potential encroachments to SDG&E facilities or easements.
Request new electrical or gas service at a residential location — single-family home, apartment, or condominium — that does not currently have a meter.
Electrical: New overhead or underground electrical installations
Gas: New gas service
Quick Links
Apply for ServiceProject Resources
Builder Portal (project tracking)
Request new electrical or gas service at
- a location used for business, commercial, agricultural, institutional, and/or industrial purposes,
- a new residential subdivision, or
- a new mixed-use structure.
Electrical: New overhead or underground electrical installations
Gas: New gas service
Quick Links
Apply for ServiceProject Resources
Builder Portal (project tracking)
Checklists
Get a quick overview of the planning, design, and construction process for new electric and gas projects, plus tips for keeping your project on track.
A Brand-New Builder Guide
Your start-to-finish guide to the new service planning and construction process, including
- Introduction to SDG&E Builder Services and service area details
- Answers to builders' most frequently asked questions
- Step-by-step guide to completing a new project from application through construction, including details on applying for permits, working with your SDG&E Service Coordinator/Planner, scheduling trench inspections, and much more
- Links to key online resources, including standards and manuals