La Jolla Homeowner Disputes SDG&E Billing Over Extra Meter

Manoj Aggarwal says he was overcharged for years due to a legacy electric vehicle program meter on his property.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A La Jolla homeowner, Manoj Aggarwal, claims he has been overcharged by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) for years due to an extra meter on his property from an old electric vehicle charging program that ended in 2014. SDG&E says the extra meter was not causing overcharging, but Aggarwal disputes this and says it took contacting the local news to get the issue resolved.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues some customers face with utility billing, especially when legacy programs or equipment are involved. It raises questions about how utilities communicate with customers and ensure accurate billing, as well as the responsibility to remove unused equipment in a timely manner.

The details

Aggarwal discovered the extra meter on his property shortly after moving into his La Jolla home 3 years ago. He believed he was being double-charged, with one meter for his entire home and another for the EV charger. SDG&E acknowledged there are about 140 customers still with the legacy EV program meters, but said Aggarwal's billing was accurate despite the extra meter. After Aggarwal contacted the local news, SDG&E quickly resolved the issue, though Aggarwal maintains he was not on the correct rate plan.

  • Aggarwal moved into his La Jolla home 3 years ago.
  • SDG&E's electric vehicle charging program ran from 2012 to 2014.
  • Aggarwal contacted the local news about the billing issue in 2026.

The players

Manoj Aggarwal

A La Jolla homeowner who claims he was overcharged by SDG&E for years due to an extra meter on his property from an old electric vehicle program.

SDG&E

The San Diego-based utility company that provided electric service to Aggarwal's home and operated an electric vehicle charging program from 2012-2014 that left some customers with extra meters.

Anthony Wagner

The communications manager at SDG&E who acknowledged the legacy EV program meters but said Aggarwal's billing was accurate.

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What they’re saying

“I'm being billed for this meter in the entirety of my home, and then I'm being billed for this meter for the EV charger and other parts of the house, so it was basically like a double charge.”

— Manoj Aggarwal (10news.com)

“There's about 140 customers that have a legacy program, meaning they have two meters that date back to the original electric vehicle plans that were available those customers are being billed appropriately.”

— Anthony Wagner, Communications Manager, SDG&E (10news.com)

“You have two meters, but you're only billed for that one usage, and one subtracts from the other, so while it was confusing, it turns out that his bill was accurate.”

— Anthony Wagner, Communications Manager, SDG&E (10news.com)

What’s next

It's unclear if SDG&E has plans to remove the legacy electric vehicle program meters from the approximately 140 customer homes where they still exist.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges some utility customers face with billing accuracy, especially when legacy programs or equipment are involved. It underscores the importance of clear communication between utilities and customers to ensure proper billing and the timely removal of unused equipment.