What temperature to set your AC in San Diego
Energy Star says 78°F. Most San Diego homes run 70 to 72°F. Here's the honest answer based on your ZIP, SDG&E rate plan, and home.
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Sdge
Everything we've written about sdge — straight from the technicians who handle these jobs across San Diego County. Pricing, troubleshooting, and what actually works in our climate.
Explainers
Rebates & costs
AC + solar in San Diego under NEM 3.0: the honest 2026 math
NEM 3.0 cut SDG&E export credits roughly 75%. Here's what that does to AC + solar payback in San Diego in 2026, with real numbers and a decision framework.
Seasonal
How to lower your AC bill in San Diego summer (12 tactics)
Twelve tactics that actually cut SDG&E cooling bills in San Diego, ranked by savings impact. Some are free, some require equipment, all are based on measured results.
Buying guides
Smart home HVAC in San Diego: HomeKit, Google, Alexa
Best smart thermostats by ecosystem for San Diego homes. Geofencing, voice control, SDG&E TOU automation, privacy, and real setup costs in 2026.
Buying guides
SDG&E heat pump rebates 2026: who qualifies and how to claim
SDG&E offers up to $3,000 in heat pump rebates for 2026. Here's who qualifies, what equipment is eligible, and exactly how to file before the funds run out.
Rebates & costs
SDGE rebate data: what San Diego homeowners are actually getting for heat pump upgrades (2026)
SDG&E, TECH Clean California, federal 25C, and HEEHRA data on real rebate claim amounts, participation rates, income-qualified stacking, and the most common rejection reasons.
Rebates & costs
Heat pump vs furnace in San Diego: which one wins on your bill?
Comparing heat pump vs furnace costs in San Diego using real SDG&E rates. Find out which system saves more money in our mild SoCal climate.
Rebates & costs
The 2026 SDG&E Heat Pump Rebates + Federal Tax Credit Guide
San Diego homeowners can stack $4,500–$8,500 in heat pump rebates in 2026, income-qualified households exceed $10,000. Six programs, how to claim each one.
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