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Woody Hastings

Los Banos to vote on Community Choice Energy

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The City of Los Banos in Merced County will vote at its October 21, 7pm City Council meeting on the question of whether or not to join Peninsula Clean Energy. Other options have been evaluated and the decision about joining PCE is the only option on the table. Meeting information can be found HERE and […]

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Davis Harper

Stockton takes a big step toward local clean energy

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On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Stockton’s City Council unanimously approved a resolution selecting a consultant to complete a feasibility study on launching a Community Choice Energy program in Stockton. Enabled by state law, the program would allow the City to procure power on behalf of residents, businesses, and municipal accounts while still receiving transmission and distribution […]

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Davis Harper

The City of Stockton Pursues Community Choice Feasibility Study

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The City of Stockton is one step closer to establishing a Community Choice Energy agency (CCA), which would give local residents and businesses an alternative choice in their electricity provider. A Request for Proposal (RFP) for a CCA feasibility study was posted on the City’s website in May. That study will evaluate whether local control […]

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Destiny Rodriguez

Energy Efficiency and Community Choice Energy Opportunities for Fresno

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During this time of COVID-19, many Fresno residents are unable to pay their power bills because of economic hardships. The unemployment rate in Fresno County was 15.7% in May of this year. The average residential electricity rate in Fresno 1.63% greater than the California average and 31.2% greater than the national average. Fresno residents are […]

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Nina Turner

City of Stockton Releases RFP for Community Choice

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The City of Stockton has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Community Choice Agency (CCA) feasibility study. Proposals must be submitted by July 2nd at 2pm PST.   Click here for more details.

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Destiny Rodriguez

The Center’s Destiny Rodriguez Discusses Community Choice Efforts in Fresno

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Community Choice Energy agencies are supporting their customers and communities across the state during this pandemic, offering millions of dollars in relief efforts in response to COVID-19. The City of Fresno could benefit from this model once implemented to utilize revenues for our own impacted residents and local businesses rather than waiting for aid. If […]

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Davis Harper

Community Choice Agencies are doing more than keeping the lights on

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Things to consider as Fresno and Stockton assess the feasibility of community choice energy The capacity of local governments to protect their residents and businesses in times of crisis is being tested all over California. Elected officials are now tasked with addressing each rippling impact COVID-19 is having on their communities. Beyond the public health […]

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Destiny Rodriguez

Fresno Celebrates 50th Earth Day Digitally

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The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.  On April 22, 2020 the California State […]

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Michael Mayfield

Introducing New Central Valley Based Intern Michael Mayfield

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My name is Michael Mayfield and I am a new student intern at The Climate Center working on community outreach in the greater Fresno area.  Specifically, I have been working with Destiny Rodriguez to build a strong coalition of those in support of forming a Community Choice agency (CCA) in Fresno. By connecting with community organizations and […]

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Davis Harper

Introducing: Davis Harper, New Stockton Community Organizer

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Advancing Community Choice Energy one conversation at a time My name is Davis Harper, and I am a writer, organizer, and advocate for the sustainable practices necessary to protect the planet’s most vulnerable communities. I’m very excited to be the newest member of The Climate Center team as the Community Outreach Specialist for Stockton and […]

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