SDG&E New Electrical Service Coordination for Contractors
New construction and major property improvements can require a new electrical-service request before permanent power is available. The application may involve property information, project contacts, proposed loads, meter details, site plans, target dates, and communication among the owner, contractor, and SDG&E.
The ROE Pro helps electricians, contractors, and builders organize and coordinate the administrative side of qualifying SDG&E new-service requests. We keep project information, supporting documents, follow-ups, and requested corrections organized while the responsible professionals handle design, permitting, and construction.
Utility coordination for qualifying construction projects throughout San Diego County.
Projects That May Need New Electrical Service
New Residential Construction
New homes and qualifying residential developments requiring permanent electrical service.
Commercial Construction
New commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use projects requiring utility service.
ADUs and Property Expansion
Accessory dwelling units and major expansions that require new or modified electrical service.
Temporary Construction Power
Qualifying projects needing temporary electrical service before permanent power is available.
Keep Utility Administration From Slowing Down Field Work
Electrical contractors, builders, and project managers already coordinate estimating, design, equipment, crews, inspections, and construction schedules. A new-service request adds another stream of project information, documents, and utility communication.
The ROE Pro supports qualifying projects by coordinating the administrative utility-request process. Contractors remain responsible for technical information and field work, while we help maintain a clear record of what has been submitted, requested, and provided.
Electricians and Electrical Contractors
Administrative support for qualifying service requests while the contractor handles loads, plans, equipment, and electrical work.
General Contractors and Builders
A consistent point of coordination for utility-request information related to construction projects.
ADU and Development Professionals
Support organizing new-service information when an ADU, expansion, or development requires SDG&E involvement.
New Electrical Service or an Upgrade to Existing Service?
The appropriate utility request depends on the property and proposed scope.
New Electrical Service
A new building, separate service, new meter, or qualifying construction project may require a new-service request. SDG&E determines the applicable utility requirements and service configuration.
Upgrade to Existing Service
When a project increases capacity or changes equipment connected to an existing service, it may be an electrical-service upgrade rather than a completely new service.
The licensed electrician or qualified design professional determines the technical electrical scope. SDG&E determines its utility requirements. The ROE Pro coordinates the eligible administrative request using information supplied by the responsible parties.
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New Homes and Residential Construction
Coordination support for qualifying new electrical-service requests associated with residential construction.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Projects
Administrative utility coordination for eligible commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use construction.
ADUs and Separate Living Spaces
Coordination when an ADU or related property improvement requires a qualifying SDG&E service request.
Temporary Construction Service
Administrative support for qualifying temporary-power requests associated with an active construction project.
Temporary-to-Permanent Service
Coordination support as eligible projects move from temporary construction power toward permanent electrical service.
Major Property Expansion
Utility-request coordination when a substantial expansion changes the property's electrical-service needs.
Not every construction project requires the same type of SDG&E request. Requirements vary according to the property, proposed service, and project scope.
Information a New-Service Project May Need
Requirements vary according to the property, proposed use, service type, construction scope, and SDG&E's review.
Project and Contact Information
- Service address and property information
- Property owner and legal contacts
- Applicant, builder, and contractor contacts
- Residential, commercial, or mixed-use designation
- Project description and construction dates
- Special site or access conditions
Technical Project Information
- Proposed electrical loads
- Requested service voltage and amperage
- Number and proposed location of meters
- Temporary or permanent service needs
- Site, grading, or construction plans when applicable
- Technical documents requested for the project
Project Dependencies
- Local permits and inspections
- Site access and construction readiness
- Utility-design requirements
- Fees or agreements issued by SDG&E
- Easements or utility access when applicable
- Trenching or customer-installed facilities when required
Load calculations, electrical plans, equipment specifications, and technical determinations must be provided by the appropriately qualified contractor, engineer, or design professional.
Organized SDG&E Coordination From Application Through Follow-Up
The ROE Pro helps manage the eligible administrative portion of the utility request while keeping responsibilities clear.
- Organizes customer, property, and project information
- Coordinates the eligible SDG&E new-service request
- Collects documents supplied by customers and responsible professionals
- Tracks requests for additional information
- Organizes responses to administrative corrections
- Maintains a clear project record
- Helps keep customers and contractors informed
- Tracks eligible utility communication associated with the request
Who Handles Each Part of a New-Service Project?
Licensed Electrician or Design Professional
Determines the electrical scope, calculates loads, prepares technical plans and specifications, selects appropriate equipment, and remains responsible for technical accuracy and code compliance.
Builder or General Contractor
Coordinates construction activities, site readiness, subcontractors, and customer-side work required by the project.
SDG&E
Determines utility requirements, reviews the service request, evaluates system capacity, performs utility design when necessary, and controls its agreements, fees, construction, meters, scheduling, and energization.
City or County
Controls local building and electrical permits, plan review, inspections, and applicable code requirements.
The ROE Pro
Coordinates the eligible SDG&E administrative request, project information, supporting documents, communication, follow-ups, and requested administrative corrections.
Common New-Service Coordination Problems
Incomplete Application Information
Missing contacts, project dates, service details, or property information can lead to additional questions.
Technical Documents Still in Development
Loads, plans, equipment information, and meter details may need to be supplied or revised by responsible professionals.
Unclear Project Responsibilities
Customers may not know whether an outstanding item belongs to the utility, electrician, builder, local jurisdiction, or property owner.
Construction and Utility Dependencies
Permits, inspections, site readiness, trenching, utility design, materials, and construction scheduling may depend on one another.
The ROE Pro keeps the eligible administrative record organized so contractors and customers can more clearly identify what has been submitted, requested, and provided.
New Electrical Service Coordination Throughout San Diego County
The ROE Pro provides SDG&E coordination for qualifying residential, commercial, ADU, and construction-service projects throughout San Diego County.
Requirements vary based on the property, project type, local jurisdiction, requested service, and SDG&E system configuration.
SDG&E New Electrical Service Questions
Who can submit a new-service request to SDG&E?
The applicable customer, property owner, applicant, builder, or authorized project representative may participate in the request depending on the project. The appropriate contacts and authorizations should be identified before submission.
What information may be required?
Common information can include the service address, property details, owner and contractor contacts, project description, construction dates, proposed loads, requested service, meter information, site conditions, and supporting plans.
Can The ROE Pro calculate the proposed electrical loads?
No. Load calculations and technical electrical information must be prepared by the appropriately qualified electrician, engineer, or design professional.
Does The ROE Pro install temporary-power equipment?
No. Temporary-power equipment and electrical work must be designed and installed by properly licensed professionals. The ROE Pro coordinates the eligible administrative utility request.
Can this service be used for an ADU?
Potentially. An ADU project may require new or modified electrical service depending on the design and property conditions. The responsible electrical professional determines the technical scope, and SDG&E determines its utility requirements.
Does The ROE Pro obtain the local construction or electrical permit?
This service page covers eligible SDG&E utility coordination. Local permits and inspections remain the responsibility of the owner and contractor unless a separate written service agreement specifically states otherwise.
How long does a new-service project take?
There is no single timeline for every project. The total duration can depend on application completeness, technical documents, utility review, design, corrections, agreements, easements, fees, equipment, permits, inspections, customer construction, and SDG&E scheduling.
Can contractors use The ROE Pro for multiple projects?
Yes. Contractors and builders may use The ROE Pro for separate qualifying customer projects that require SDG&E administrative coordination.
Does The ROE Pro guarantee SDG&E approval or energization?
No. SDG&E controls its requirements, approvals, utility work, meter installation, scheduling, and energization. The ROE Pro does not guarantee an approval or completion date.
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Bring the project information you already have. The ROE Pro can help organize the eligible SDG&E service request, supporting documents, communication, and administrative follow-up.
Your project professionals handle design and construction. SDG&E controls utility requirements. The ROE Pro coordinates the eligible administrative process.
The ROE Pro is an independent permit and utility-coordination service and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by San Diego Gas & Electric Company. The ROE Pro does not perform electrical work, engineering, load calculations, utility design, construction, trenching, inspections, meter installation, or energization. SDG&E controls its requirements, review, agreements, fees, utility work, scheduling, and energization. Local agencies control their permits and inspections. Licensed contractors and design professionals remain responsible for technical work, construction, and code compliance.