Capacity Bidding Program
SDG&E
US
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.
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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
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Participants pledge energy reduction during called events. Penalties apply for unmet pledges.
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Events called 1-9 PM, May-Oct, with day-ahead or day-of notice, lasting 2-4 hours.
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Penalties for failing to meet reduction pledges.
Listing last updated on
16 June 2025
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