Keep holiday light decorating safe, Energy-efficient, festive and fun 

People love lighting up their homes for the holidays – whether it’s inside your home along the fireplace or on your front lawn decorating your trees and bushes. What most people don’t love is the increase in their electricity bill after all the holiday cheer and lights are gone. Here are some ways to be energy-efficient this holiday season: Make …

Seniors did you know you could be eligible to receive no-cost home upgrades?

Right now, due to COVID-19, many San Diegans are having a difficult time. SDG&E offers programs that can help those in need of assistance. Whether you rent or own, you could be eligible to receive no-cost energy-efficient home improvements that can make your home more comfortable and save you money now and for years to come. Just reach out to …

Seniors are you prepared for a public safety power shutoff?

Living in Southern California means living with the possibility of wildfires happening in your community. During dangerous weather conditions, SDG&E might proactively turn off power to lower wildfire risk. This is known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Even though SDG&E has been working to ensure power shutoffs are smaller in size and duration, it’s still important for our …

Seniors Do You Need Help with Your Energy Bill?

You may benefit from one of SDG&E’s assistance programs by simply applying online. These programs include: California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program: Save 30% or more every month on your bill. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/CARE. Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program: If you don’t qualify for CARE and your household has 3 or more people, you …

Wildfire Season is Here

In recent years, California experienced some of the most destructive wildfires ever seen, and this year will not be an exception. SDG&E makes every effort to help protect the region against the threat of wildfires and its highest priority is the safety of its customers, employees and communities. SDG&E continues to improve and strengthen their equipment and structures and build …

Seniors Avoid Being a Victim of Utility Scams

A new wave of scammers is targeting SDG&E customers, threatening to turn off electric service unless they pay their bill immediately with a prepaid card. A common scam tactic is pretending to be SDG&E and asking to be paid with Green Dot MoneyPak. This is a way to send cash with prepaid or bank debit cards. Then, the customer is …

Seniors California Climate Credit Is Headed Your Way

Your August1 SDG&E bill will include a statewide electric California Climate Credit. It’s part of California’s effort to fight climate change and work toward a zero-carbon state. The credit comes from a state program that requires power plants, natural gas providers and other large industries that emit greenhouse gasses to buy carbon pollution permits. The credit on your bill is …

SDG&E 2nd Annual Wildfire Safety Fair

Fire season is around the corner and SDG&E wants you and your loved ones to remain safe. Learn what you can do to protect your family and property and become more resilient against wildfires. At SDG&E’s Wildfire Resilience Drive-Thru Safety Fair, you’ll receive safety tips and information on how to stock an emergency kit, develop an emergency plan and design …

Foundation for Senior Care Receives In- and Out-Of-Area Support for Elderly Programs During Pandemic

Donors Include Locally Prominent Individuals and Non-Profit Organizations   FALLBROOK, CALIF., July 1, 2020 – Recognizing the unique kinds of support needed to support seniors in North San Diego County, many organizations, prominent citizens and local non-profit organizations made much-needed donations in the first half of the year to keep Foundation for Senior Care programs up and running for area …

#GivingTuesdayNow- A National Day for Doing Good

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new day of global giving and unity as an emergency response to assist nonprofits that are serving the community during the COVID-19 outbreak, and to encourage the gift of time and resources to help those in need in our community. Join the Foundation for Senior Care as we seek to keep seniors, who are the most at …