Day: September 30, 2023

2023 California Climate Credit- Savings on Your October Utility Bill!

Abby H.

It’s that time again! On your April California Utility Bill (Which includes PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, Bear Valley, Liberty, and Pacific Power), you will receive a California Climate Credit. For SDG&E customers, the amount is $60.70.

The California Climate Credit is part of California’s efforts to fight climate change. This credit is from the California Cap-and-Trade Program, which requires power plants, fuel providers, and large industrial facilities that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution allowances. The credit is designed to help utility customers during the transition to a low-carbon future.

Given the increase in natural gas prices, the CPUC accelerated the distribution of gas and electric climate credits for 2023 to provide some winter bill relief to customers.

This year, SDG&E® customers received their gas climate credit in February and their electric climate credits in March and October. The credits show up on your utility bill these three months as the “California Climate Credit.”

And if you are looking for more ways to save energy and money, check out Ohm Connect! We’ve been using Ohm Connect for 5+ years and we’ve saved thousands of dollars on our power bill, and earned thousands of dollars in gift cards and cash via PayPal!

Q-Insights: New Studies Available!

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often in San Diego County. Right now they are recruiting for several studies!

  1. Meal Delivery- Q-Insights is recruiting 90 min. focus groups to be conducted via Zoom. We are looking for people who have and have not used meal kits.

    The focus groups are taking place Between Oct 18th and 19th and will pay $125.00 for your time. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. 

  2. Grocery Delivery- Q-Insights is recruiting for a two-phase study:

    Phase 1- is a 4-week-long online community running from Wed Oct 18th through Wed Nov 15th and it pays $500 for your time.
    Phase 2- is a 90 min. focus groups, taking place Friday, Nov 17th to Tuesday, Nov 21st, and will pay $150 for your time. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here.

  3. Food Products- Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a study on Food Products. Please see the details below:

    Method: Online Diary
    Dates: October 7th – October 12th
    Length: approx. 2 hours (30 mins a day for 4 days of activities)
    Incentive: $250 ($225 for 4 day bulletin board + $25 product reimbursement)

    If you’re interested in participating please fill out the link here.