The project at Century Park is estimated to save more than four million gallons of water per year.
SDG&E’s earlier landscaping at Century Park was 71% turf that needed irrigation and everyday maintenance.
The company replaced the existing landscape with drought-tolerant vegetation and xeriscape.
SDG&E vice president of operations support and chief environmental office Michael Schneider said: "Last year, Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions and asked Californians to voluntarily double their water conservation efforts.
"We took his call to action as an opportunity to not only do our part to conserve water, but to look at it as a chance to create a positive, sustainable change on our campus as a visible leader in our community."
SDG&E has also searched for further opportunities to support the health of its employees, extinding the project beyond water conservation.
The company incorporated a walking fitness path for employees with the partnership, guidance and incentives from the Metropolitan Water District, San Diego County Water Authority and the City of San Diego.
The County of San Diego designated SDG&E as the newest Live Well San Diego partner.
SDG&E’s electric substations have already reduced water use by 76%, saving over 200 million gallons of irrigation water since 2004.
The company saved 28 million gallons of water since 2009 through renovation of other facilities and landscaping projects.
Image: SDG&E’s new water-wise landscaping project at Century Park is expected to save more than four million gallons of water a year. Photo: Courtesy of San Diego Gas & Electric.
