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At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, SDG&E put emergency customer protections in place to help ease the financial burden many business owners were suddenly feeling. Operating a business throughout the pandemic has been challenging. Shelter-in-place orders have caused many businesses to face financial distress but SDG&E wants to help keep your business up and running.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has extended the emergency customer protections to June 30, 2021. Bill collections and disconnection activities for non-payment will resume as part of normal operations on July 1, 2021. SDG&E can help you avoid a service interruption and take steps towards regaining financial health. Set up a payment plan and rest easy knowing you're covered. Visit sdge.com/recovery for details. Your business may qualify for city, state or federal assistance. Learn more about the City of San Diego’s Business Relief and Support on their website. Get more information on recovery efforts for businesses in our resources guide.  Did you know that SDG&E provides webinars for business owners and trade professionals, and most are at no cost? You or your employees can learn about the latest in green building practices, technology and energy-saving solutions from experts in the industry.
Some of the topics in April include:
Certifications and continuing education units are available for many of the classes. Check out the class listing at seminars.sdge.com.  Carbon credits offer a unique earnings opportunity. While electric vehicles (EVs) can help fleets decrease operating costs, cut emissions and reduce vehicle downtime, the price tag of EVs — and the supporting charging infrastructure — require higher upfront investments. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program gives fleets operating EVs an opportunity to make money by generating carbon credits. The program works as a market system where users and producers of clean energy, including EV fleets, can earn credits from reducing their emissions while emitters purchase those credits to offset their carbon footprint. Fleets that own and operate chargers to support their EVs can generate credits. These revenues can be used to offset EV purchases and maintenance, charging infrastructure purchases and maintenance, electricity costs and administrative fees.   Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) consume approximately 40% of a building’s electricity. In fact, it’s one of the most significant factors in the operating expenses of a business. That’s why it pays to pinpoint HVAC energy waste and reduce it. Here are three common HVAC waste areas and proven ways to help your business become more energy-efficient and control costs. 1. Blocked vents require up to 25% more energy to distribute air. Take a close look around your business. Are vents blocked by furniture, paper, tools or equipment? Those blocked vents prevent vital airflow and make your system work harder to heat or cool your business. That’s unnecessary waste and it costs your business every month. Solution: Clear air distribution is essential to energy efficiency. It’s also important for maintaining a good comfort level for your employees and customers. Carefully assess the area around each vent for proper ventilation. Is air flowing from the vent, circulating freely throughout the room? If there are obstructions that prevent adequate airflow, such as cabinetry or drapes, move them to allow for clear circulation. Don't keep vents closed to save energy; doing this can change how air is distributed and causes an imbalance in the HVAC system's operation. Remember to also check any vents on the floor. It can be more difficult to keep these areas clear of obstructions. 2. Up to 80% of energy can be recovered from exhaust air. Exhaust air from inefficient HVAC systems wastes a major opportunity for more efficient heating and cooling. That’s because more energy is required to heat or cool incoming outside air. But there are smart ways to prevent that waste. Solution: Heat-recovery technology transfers energy from exhaust air to incoming outside air. This greatly reduces the energy that’s required to heat or cool incoming air. As a result, businesses can recover 50% to 80% of energy waste. It’s important to note the percentage of outside air that can be used for efficient ventilation is based on a few factors, including project scope, technology selection and design. A qualified contractor can educate customers on available recovery technologies. For example, an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) can be a suitable solution for maintaining a comfortable temperature, depending on area location and climate. Businesses can turn to their HVAC contractor to decide if an ERV is appropriate. Heat-recovery technologies can include heat exchangers, recuperators, regenerators, passive air pre-heaters and waste heat boilers. 3. Advanced controls can reduce energy use by 40%. Ever feel cold when you’re in a big conference room or eating in the cafeteria with just a few other people? That may be because the ventilation system runs at maximum operating power, as if the room was filled. It’s a huge waste of energy. Solution: Installing advanced control sensors can improve a ventilation system’s operating power for energy efficiency. These controls can count the number of people in a room and then adjust the heat and air conditioning accordingly. When the sensors are integrated into a building’s HVAC system, the advanced controls can reduce energy use by almost 40%. For more ideas on how to save energy in your business, visit sdge.com/business.  Does your business need to upgrade its HVAC? SDG&E offers rebates on many types of energy-efficient equipment for businesses – which can help save energy and lower bills. Now, there are more ways you can save energy and earn rebates on your HVAC unit. Upgrading your HVAC components can help lower your monthly energy bill and save energy.
Newly added rebates include:
You can also visit sdge.com/BES to schedule a complimentary energy assessment to find out if your business qualifies for no- or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades.  If you own a small business and are finding it hard to keep up with your energy costs this summer, SDG&E has ways to help you save. It’s no surprise that summertime is often coupled with higher temperatures, which means running the AC for more hours than usual. What’s more, if businesses aren’t maintained and fit with energy-saving equipment, energy costs can continue to rise, affecting their bottom line. If you’d like to promote energy conservation at work and save on energy, here are some tips:
 As a valued member of our extended Mission Hospital family, I am pleased to share some exciting news. Over the past few weeks, despite the immense challenges associated with COVID-19, Mission Hospital has earned a multitude of distinctions. In July, Modern Healthcare selected Mission Hospital as one of the top 150 Best Places to Work in Health Care. Only 150 health care organizations across the country were honored with this distinction, and Mission is one of only two hospitals to be recognized in Orange County. The other hospital is St. Jude Regional Medical Center in Fullerton, also a member of Providence St. Joseph Health. Last week, for the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized Mission for outstanding patient care. In the 2020-21 Best Hospital Rankings, U.S. News & World Report named Mission the No.1 hospital in South Orange County and No.15 in the state of California. Mission is one of the few community hospitals to receive statewide recognition and we are thrilled that the depth and range of our outstanding care has been publicly celebrated. And, just a few days ago, Mission Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, and also qualified for the following recognitions:
One of the reasons these recognitions are so meaningful is that they validate our ongoing commitment to high quality care, patient safety and experience, as well as physician and caregiver engagement. We know that when our physicians and caregivers are engaged and happy with the work they do, our patients feel it. When they feel disengaged and unsatisfied, our patients feel that too. We are proud of our unwavering focus to ensure our patients have exceptional experiences at Mission Hospital. We couldn’t have achieved these honors without the support of community leaders like you. We sincerely thank you for your ongoing partnership and collaboration. Warmly,  Seth Teigen, FACHE
Chief Executive, Mission Hospital  If you own a small business and are finding it hard to keep up with your energy costs this summer, SDG&E has ways to help you save. It’s no surprise that summertime is often coupled with higher temperatures, which means running the AC for more hours than usual. What’s more, if businesses aren’t maintained and fit with energy-saving equipment, energy costs can continue to rise, affecting their bottom line. If you’d like to promote energy conservation at work and save on energy, here are some tips:
Making these changes can make a big difference on your energy bill every month and ensure that you’re not only saving but also contributing to a cleaner environment. Visit sdge.com/EEBRcatalog for a list of our rebates. Free service, remote support and discounted laptops arm students for a successful new year of virtual learning
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