Capacity Bidding Program

SDG&E

Automated

California

SDG&E's Capacity Bidding Program offers monthly incentives for reducing energy use during events. Events occur May-October, 1-9 PM, lasting 2-4 hours. Participation is typically through third-party aggregators. Businesses who self-aggregate can also work directly with SDG&E.

#Utility

#loadreduction

#C&I

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Service details

Service type

Load reduction

Eligible technologies

Demand Response

Competition frequency

Annual

Locational scope

Territory-wide

Seasonality

May through October

Eligibility

Direct

Aggregated

Residential

Commercial & Industrial

Front-of-the-Meter

Participants pledge energy reduction during called events. Penalties apply for unmet pledges.

Key details

Events called 1-9 PM, May-Oct, with day-ahead or day-of notice, lasting 2-4 hours.

Penalties for failing to meet reduction pledges.

Listing last updated on

16 June 2025

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