CalChoice Associate Members Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE) and Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) have partnered with Electriq Power to deliver the PoweredUp program that provides residents with fully financed residential solar microgrids that will help residents meet and supply their home’s individual energy demand.
In partnership with XeroHome and Southern California Edison, CalChoice Associate Member, Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME), will offer PRIME customers a free home energy audit. The opportunity available to all Pico Rivera residents who live in single-family homes or duplex dwellings.
In late 2023, CalChoice Associate Member Rancho Mirage Energy Authority (RMEA) launched an electric bike giveaway program to encourage the adoption of green transportation in Rancho Mirage. Until the end of August 2024, all Rancho Mirage households are eligible to enter the RMEA Green Wheels Sweepstakes for a chance to win an electric bike.
In May 2023, CalChoice submitted a petition to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) seeking modifications to the funding mechanism outlined in Decision D.14-01-033. This decision had established the regulatory framework for allowing Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to elect to administer (ETA) energy efficiency funds for their retail customers. CalChoice is requesting that the CPUC reserve a minimum amount of funding for CCA’s ETA energy efficiency programs.
As cyber threats evolve, the importance of proactive cybersecurity initiatives increases. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) commends the City of Aliso Viejo for prioritizing cybersecurity preparedness with its recent Cyber Attack Tabletop Exercise.
At the 2023 California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) Risk Management Educational Forum, Employment Practices Manager Kelly Trainer Policky, who manages the Authority’s Employment Hotline, shared the top ten mistakes employers make in preventing and responding to harassment. While the session was not recorded, if you could not attend or would like a refresher, below are the Top Ten Mistakes Employers Make in Preventing and Responding to Harassment.
In November 2023, CalChoice Associate Member Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) announced the launch of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. Santa Barbara residents who purchase or lease a qualified EV can apply to receive a cash rebate from the City.
After years of debates, public hearings and regulatory proceedings, California's Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation is set to take effect on January 1, 2024. Spearheaded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), this rule is designed to safeguard the health of Californians by enhancing air quality and addressing the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions.
CalChoice has partnered with Tesla and Participate.Energy to provide its associate members the Power Choice Program. The program gives residential customers and homeowners the opportunity to benefit from solar and battery storage without the cost of installing and owning a system.
The California Choice Energy Authority’s (CalChoice) All-Member Meeting on Thursday, November 2 brought together Associate Members and partners in Santa Barbara, home of CalChoice Associate Member Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE), for in-depth discussion about regulatory affairs affecting Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) and how CalChoice can help CCAs maintain a bright future.