What is Western
Community Energy?

Western Community Energy is a CCA program that gives your local government the opportunity to buy electricity directly from its source and then offers it to the community at a more competitive rate than your current utility provider.

 

This gives you more control of what type of energy resources you use, how the rates are set and what your energy programs look like—all at a less expensive rate than you’re paying now.

Step 01

Your community buys the power at a more competitive rate.

Step 02

You choose an energy type and rate based on your preferences.

Step 03

As a local program, any profits go back to your community.

Step 04

Your current utility provider continues to maintain your power.

Our Packages

Working with a CCA means you have more control over what kind of energy you use. As a Western Community Energy customer, you’ll have the option of choosing between different energy packages. Your specific rates will be available when your city enrolls, but see below for our upcoming plans.

Community Standard

This plan is our most economical and uses 33% renewable energy.

Community Choice

This plan utilizes 50% renewable energy for about the cost you're paying now.

Community Choice PLUS

This plan, coming soon, will give you the opportunity to use 100% renewable energy at a competitive cost.

In Touch with Our Community

  • "Community Choice Energy is a tremendous opportunity for communities to have more local control while benefitting both the environment and local economy."

    - Bruce McPherson -
    Santa Cruz County Supervisor

  • "We feel that consumer choice is a big benefit to our community. Providing renewable energy and local control were important to the decision process as a council. We look forward to the future and knew that we wanted to get an early start on what we think is the future for municipalities."

    - Scott Nassif -
    Mayor of Apple Valley

  • "We are bringing choice where there was no choice before…With GreenPrime, Los Gatos, along with our neighboring communities, is furthering the demand for more renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar."

    - Rob Rennie -
    Los Gatos Vice Mayor

  • "Traditional Medicinals generates about half of their electricity from solar. By choosing EverGreen from Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), they have met their goal of using 100% renewable energy.
    'SCP provides us an opportunity to do something good for our company and the community.'"

    - Blair Kellison, CEO -
    Traditional Medicinals

  • "Our office has worked hard to become green. We use recycled paper, along with participating in a successful recycling program. It was a natural fit for our office to sign up for MCE’s Deep Green program. In addition to the office, we have signed up for Deep Green at home as well."

    - Mike Hammer, Agent-Owner -
    State Farm Insurance

  • "Using 100% renewable energy at our Napa Quarry is a great way to save money while doing something good for our environment."

    - Julie Yeoman -
    Syar Industries

  • "EO Products is a certified B Corporation, meaning we prioritize people and planet in addition to profit. We are constantly searching for initiatives to help us meet our sustainability goals. By partnering with Deep Green, we know the energy used in our manufacturing facility is coming from renewable sources. The program also helps us stay true to our commitment to responsible business practices."

    - Meredith Soden, Marketing Manager -
    EO Products

FAQs

Have questions? We’re happy to help. Scroll over a few here, or check out our FAQs page for the full list.

What is a CCA Program?

A: CCA stands for Community Choice Aggregation. This is a program that gives local governments the opportunity to buy electricity directly and then offer it to the customers in their communities.

How Does a CCA Work?

A: It’s simple! Western Community Energy will purchase your energy from its source at a more competitive rate, and Edison will continue to distribute it to you through their power lines.

 

How Do I Become a Part of the Program?

A: If you’ve received a notice that your city has joined the Western Community Energy CCA program, then you will be enrolled automatically and can begin saving money right away. This requires no action on your part. However, if your city is not currently participating, we encourage you to write or call your local representatives to request your city enrolls.

What Will I Save?

A: On average, consumers can expect to save 3-5% on their electricity for the year, depending on which plan and energy type they prefer. That equates to over 40 MILLION in savings for Riverside County!

Who Do I Call If My Power Goes Out?

Southern California Edison is still responsible for delivering you consistent service. In the event of a power outage or any interruption of service, you will continue to contact SCE at (800) 611-1911.

Will my Taxes Increase?

Absolutely not. Western Community Energy does not have the ability to tax and there are no impacts on taxes. WCE will be funded entirely by revenue from the ratepayers and will require zero tax dollars from customers or participating communities.

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