Enrollment
HOW 3CE SERVICE WORKS
A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
Your local city or county government joined Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to bring economic and environmental benefits to your community and to help you do more with your energy.
- Community Choice: Each of 3CE’s 35 member cities and counties decided to join following a comprehensive process of public engagement to ensure the public had an opportunity to weigh in.
- Competitive and Responsible Rates: 3CE’s rates are cost-based and set locally through a transparent process involving community stakeholders and board members representing the communities 3CE serves.
- Community Investment: Each year, 3CE makes millions of dollars available to customers through electrification rebates.
- Emissions Reduction/Cleaner Air for Healthier Communities: 3CE customers help reduce emissions for cleaner air and healthier communities.
- Building a Cleaner, More Reliable Grid for California: Households and businesses enrolled with 3CE are accelerating progress toward California’s decarbonization and renewable energy goals.
- You will continue to receive one monthly bill from PG&E or SCE: As a 3CE customer, your bill will include 3CE charges for electric generation, and PG&E or SCE charges for transmission, distribution, gas, taxes, and fees.
SOLAR CUSTOMERS
Enrolling customers with solar or other onsite generation systems can learn more about Net Energy Metering 1.0 and 2.0 HERE, and about 3CE’s Solar Billing Plan HERE.
3CE’s SERVICE AREA
Central Coast Community Energy is the primary electricity provider for the following communities:
County of Monterey, County of San Benito, County of San Luis Obispo, County of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Barbara, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Buellton, Capitola, Carmel, Carpinteria, Del Rey Oaks, Goleta, Gonzales, Greenfield, Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Hollister, Marina, Monterey, Morro Bay, Pacific Grove, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Salinas, Sand City, San Juan Bautista, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Scotts Valley, Seaside, Soledad, Solvang, and Watsonville.
As a local public agency, we believe in the power of choice. All customers being enrolled can opt out to return to PG&E or SCE electricity bundled service at any time.
TESTIMONIALS
Watch a recording of this informative webinar introducing 3CE and guiding residents through the 2025 enrollment process in unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County and the City of Atascadero. Discover the benefits of becoming a 3CE customer and gain clarity on how our newest Member Communities experienced their enrollment period.
What You’ll Learn:
Gain insights into how 3CE can positively impact your energy services, including changes to your bill’s cost breakdown and exciting electrification programs.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to 3CE
- Enrollment Process Overview
- Rebates & Incentives through 3CE Community Programs
- Competitive and Responsible Rates
- Income-Based Payment Assistance Programs
Enrollment Webinar for Solar Customers
Watch a recording of this informative webinar guiding future 3CE customers through the solar enrollment process. This webinar is for those on NEM 1.0, NEM 2.0, or the Solar Billing Plan (aka Net Billing Tariff) who will enroll with 3CE.
What You’ll Learn:
Gain insights into 3CE’s solar service offerings, including the enrollment process, billing details, and your annual true-up.
Topics Covered:
- A brief introduction to 3CE
- Solar billing with 3CE
- Solar enrollment process overview
- Your annual true-up with 3CE
- 3CE’s Residential Battery Rebate Program