3CE Statement: COVID-19 Response for Customers:
3CE recognizes COVID-19 is impacting customers and communities both economically and socially as we all shelter in place. While many local, state and federal programs are available to support customers, 3CE is here to provide support to all customers we serve.
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50% of Your May and June 3CE Electric Generation Charges Has Been Deferred.
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In response to these hardships, 3CE leadership determined immediate and decisive action to benefit all customers was needed. After careful analysis of the possible actions, 3CE Boards voted, on April 13, 2020, unanimously in favor of financial relief to all customers that above all, would be swift and equitable.
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Summary of 3CE Financial Relief
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Ā· Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā No action needed to benefit from cost deferment
Ā· Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 50% of 3CE Electric Generation Charges for all customers deferred for the billing months of May and June 2020
Ā· Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Resulting deferred charges for all 3CE customers totals an estimated $22.4 Million
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$6.45 million for residential customers
$10.95 million for commercial customers
$5.03 million for agriculture customers
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Deferred costs for all customers will be recouped over the next 18Ā months but customers will still save compared to your utility provider’s rates through theĀ following measures:
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3CE will decrease its Energy Programs funding from 4% to 3% of revenue through 2021
3CE will adjust its electric generation ratesĀ to 2% below your utility providerās for the months of July through December 2020
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Overall cost savings will continue during and after deferred-costĀ recoupment period
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Customers will actually spend less on electricity in 2020 with thisĀ program than if 3CE did not take an action
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Please Click hereĀ to review 3CE’s COVID-Response Press Release.
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Community Resources Amidst COVID-19
No Disconnections
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PG&E has announced there will beĀ NO DISCONNECTIONS during this public-health crisis through the end of June 2021.Ā There is no need to contact 3CE separatelyĀ regarding billing issues.Ā
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As we spend more time at home, our electricity and gas usage will naturally increase. If you have experienced financial hardship, you may qualify for discounts.Ā
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Please review provided resource links regarding both discount programs and energy saving tips. >
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Resources:
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See if you qualify for PG&E Discount Programs including CARE, FERA, Medical Baseline and the new AMP program providing up to $8,000 in past-due forgiveness.
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What PG&E is doing in response to COVID-19
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Energy Saving Tips Regarding energy use during COVID-19