What are baseline allowances and how do I qualify for them?
Every month, some or all of the energy you use at home is automatically charged at the lowest “baseline” rates. These rates appear on your SDG&E bill along with your “baseline allowances” for therms of natural gas and kilowatt-hours of electricity. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approves baseline rates and allowances for energy distribution only, (not the energy itself,) to meet your basic needs according to the season, your climate zone, and the type of energy you use for home heating.
