City of Atascadero, County of San Luis Obispo Officially Begin Clean Energy Service with Central Coast Community Energy
February 19, 2025
New Service Marks a Milestone in Regional Clean Energy and Local Control
MONTEREY, Calif., February 19, 2025 – Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is pleased to announce that the City of Atascadero and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County have officially begun receiving 3CE service, expanding access to locally controlled clean energy across the Central Coast.
With this milestone, eligible customers in Atascadero and unincorporated SLO County are now receiving clean energy service through 3CE, joining 33 other regional government partners committed to making local energy decisions and advancing sustainable energy solutions. The addition of these communities completes 3CE’s planned service area, strengthening local energy resilience and expanding access to 3CE rebates that help customers electrify their homes, businesses and transportation.
“By joining together with 3CE, Atascadero and unincorporated San Luis Obispo County are strengthening their voice in shaping the region’s energy future,” said Catherine Stedman, CCO of 3CE. “This partnership empowers residents and businesses with greater local control, expands access to clean energy solutions, and drives investment in programs that support long-term economic and environmental benefits. By working together, we can maximize our impact and ensure a more resilient and sustainable future for the Central Coast.”
3CE is a locally controlled public agency that procures renewable electricity on behalf of its customers. PG&E will continue to maintain infrastructure and manage power delivery and billing. As one of 25 community choice energy agencies in California, 3CE helps local governments and residents take an active role in shaping the energy landscape.
“Atascadero is pleased to partner with 3CE to enhance our city’s energy portfolio and offer more services to our community,” said City Manager Jim Lewis. “This collaboration supports our efforts to improve essential services while providing consumer choice, potential savings, and investment in energy infrastructure for our residential and commercial communities”
Through 3CE’s energy programs, customers across the region have already accessed rebates and incentives for projects such as:
- All-electric affordable housing
- Electric vehicles and EV chargers
- Electric school, farmworker, and transit buses
- Electric agricultural equipment
- Home electrification and battery storage systems
By working together toward a 100% clean energy future, San Luis Obispo County and the City of Atascadero are joining a growing movement toward community-driven energy solutions that prioritize local investment and control and deliver long-term economic and environmental benefits.
About Central Coast Community Energy
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is a public agency that sources competitively priced electricity from clean and renewable energy resources. 3CE is governed by local officials who represent the communities served by the agency. Revenue generated by 3CE supports the transition to carbon-free power and is invested locally through innovative energy programs designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions. 3CE provides service to more than 1.2 million people throughout the Central Coast, including residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in communities located within Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz counties. Learn more at 3CEnergy.org and on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Central Coast Community Energy | 3CE
Meridith Cook
Communications Specialist
Tel: +1-831-641-7238
mcook@3ce.org