San Diego families like ours are feeling the squeeze, from the checkout line at the grocery store to the jaw-dropping price of after-school soccer (seriously, how does a tiny uniform cost more than my first suit?!).

That’s why, as Chair of San Diego Community Power, I’m proud to roll out a program that helps families save money right away, lowers monthly energy bills, and keeps the lights on during outages - all while investing in clean, local energy we can count on.

Here’s what you can get as a San Diego Community Power customer:

• Lower monthly bills: Use stored solar power during expensive evening hours — cutting your utility bills every month.
  
  
• Lower upfront costs: Rebates reduce installation costs by about 25% (an average of $7,000 per household).
• Backup when you need it: Keep the lights on during blackouts with reliable battery storage.
  
  
• Extra cash: Earn payments every month when your battery supports the grid during peak demand.

This program builds on a successful pilot that already helped 1,600 families save money while installing more than 2,200 batteries across our region.

And every battery installed helps more than just one family:

• Supporting good local jobs that keep more money in San Diego.
  
  
• Strengthening the grid so we all pay less during peak demand.
  
  
• Expanding rooftop solar so clean energy stays local — not in the hands of corporate utilities.

If you’ve ever thought about adding solar and storage, now is the time to take advantage of this program. Learn more at sdcommunitypower.org/sbs

With cost-of-living climbing, this program shows we don’t have to choose between affordability and reliability. Together, we can cut costs for families today and build an energy future powered by our own communities.