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Utility Choice

With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk — or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.

Internet Information & Referral

California Energy Commission
https://www.energy.ca.gov
Comprehensive information on California utilities

Energy Guide
https://www.energyguide.com/audit/haintro.asp
Directory of providers and advice on lowering utility bills

Energy Price Shopping
https://www.Energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers

MAJOR UTILITY PROVIDERS

Electricity & Natural Gas

San Diego Gas & Electric
800-411-SDGE
https://www.sdge.com

Water, Sewer, Waste Removal

Suppliers of water, sewer, and waste-removal services vary with the locality. The following are a few of the major contacts. For more information, check with your municipal offices or the county office if you reside in an unincorporated community.

San Diego Water Department
New Service
619-515-3500
https://www.sandiego.gov/public-utilities

Carlsbad Water Department
760-602-2420
https://www.carlsbadca.gov

Del Mar Public Works
858-755-3294
https://www.delmar.ca.us

Escondido Public Works
760- 839-4651
https://www.escondido.org/utilities

Oceanside Water Utilities
760-435-3900
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Poway Water Service
858-668-4401
https://poway.org/

Waste Management

City of San Diego
Environmental Services
858-694-7000
https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services

EDCO
619-287-7555
https://www.edcodisposal.com

Escondido Disposal
760-745-3203
https://www.escondidodisposal.com

Ramona Disposal
760-789-0516
https://www.ramonadisposal.com/

Telephone

AT&T
800-310-2355
https://www.att.com

Cable Television

Cox Communications
North County
760-599-6060
South County
619-262-1122
https://www.cox.com