San Diego Community Power

We are a not-for-profit public agency, offering cleaner energy at competitive rates. We purchase electricity from renewable sources, such as solar and wind, which SDG&E then delivers to customer accounts. We serve nearly 1 million customer accounts across the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County.

Five cities established us as a Joint Powers Authority in 2019-2020. A sixth city and San Diego County joined in 2020, and we began enrolling customers in phases from 2021 through 2023. Since 2021, we have offered competitively priced clean energy and four different service plans. As a public agency, we reinvest revenues into local programs and services. These include customer programs, rebates, and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and help us reach our goal of 100% renewable energy for the San Diego region by 2035 or sooner.

We offer various programs and support, such as state incentives, our own rebates for energy-efficient upgrades like solar and EV installations, energy-saving tips, and bill and payment assistance. We also support San Diego County’s energy-efficiency goals through the San Diego Regional Energy Network.

Our mission is “To provide affordable clean energy and invest in the community to create an equitable and sustainable future for the San Diego region.” Our vision is “To become a global leader and inspire innovative solutions to climate change by powering our communities with 100% renewable energy while prioritizing equity and sustainability.”

As a not-for-profit public agency, we are community-driven, prioritizing affordability, reliability, and renewable sources. We reinvest revenues back into local communities through lower electricity rates, education, and customer programs. We aim to achieve 100% renewable energy for the San Diego region by 2035 or sooner, with a focus on equity and sustainability.

Our team consists of 11 to 50 individuals. We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit public agency that places community needs first. Our motivated and dynamic team focuses on providing clean, affordable energy. Our work environment fosters collaboration, diversity, independence, and sound judgment. We also value the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. We are committed to diversity and serving local communities. Some positions offer a hybrid work schedule.

We provide 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees and their dependents. Employees receive a $100,000 life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&AD) policy, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage, all fully paid by us. Our 457(b) retirement plan includes a 10% employer contribution to a Money Purchase Plan. Paid time off includes 160 hours of PTO per year, which increases with tenure. We observe 11 holidays per year and provide a paid winter holiday window from December 24 to December 31. Employees also accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave per year. Employment also requires compliance with a vaccination policy (with potential medical or religious exemptions) and adherence to our Conflict-of-Interest Code, including annual Form 700 disclosures where applicable.