On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a significant update to Southern California Edison’s (SCE) solar billing policies, known as the Solar Billing Plan. Effective April 15, 2023, this plan replaced the Net Energy Metering (NEM) 2.0 program and represents a substantial shift in how solar customers are compensated for excess energy.
In the latest edition of California Choice Energy Authority’s (CalChoice) “Meet the CCA Team” article series, we spotlight the newly appointed members of CalChoice’s Board of Directors.
Jason Caudle has concluded his tenure as Lancaster’s City Manager and has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Lancaster Energy, effective July 10, 2024.
The California Choice Energy Authority’s (CalChoice) held its highly anticipated All-Member Meeting on Thursday, September 12 in Rancho Mirage, home of CalChoice Associate Member Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA).
California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) continues its “Meet the CCA Team” article series by highlighting associate member Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA). Launched in 2018, RMEA is the locally managed public energy provider for the City of Rancho Mirage.
As summer temperatures rise, keeping cool becomes a top priority for many households. To help mitigate the risk of blackouts and ensure a stable energy supply, California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) encourages its associate members to remind customers about smart energy-saving practices.
In January 2024, The City of Fountain Valley engaged Tripepi Smith to help produce “A Nice Place to Podcast,” the City’s new monthly podcast hosted by Fountain Valley Mayor Glenn Grandis. Each episode features a special guest to discuss a variety of relevant topics, including happenings in the City, local business highlights, new California laws and much more.
In February 2023, CalChoice Associate Member Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice (EPIC) launched the Your Ride is EPIC program to encourage the adoption of green transportation in Palmdale.
California Choice Energy Authority recently restructured its Board of Directors (BOD), transitioning from sole representation by the Lancaster City Council.
In May of 2024 the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) approved the implementation of Income Graduated Fixed Charges, otherwise known as “Flat Rate Pricing," which brings a change in how utility costs are structured.