Enrollment
Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County
City of Atascadero
2025
HOW 3CE SERVICE WORKS
A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
In partnership with the City of Atascadero and the County of San Luis Obispo, Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and PG&E are working together so you can do more with your energy.
- Community Choice: Atascadero voted to join 3CE in February 2022 and SLO County voted to join 3CE in March 2023, each 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: In 2024, 3CE made $14.8 million 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: As shared 3CE and PG&E customers, households and businesses enrolled with 3CE are accelerating progress toward California’s decarbonization and renewable energy goals.
- PG&E will continue sending one monthly bill: As a 3CE customer, your bill will include 3CE charges for electric generation, and PG&E charges for transmission, distribution, gas, taxes, and fees.
TESTIMONIALS
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.
TIMELINES
JANUARY 2025 ENROLLMENT
October 2024 – Community Outreach begins
November 2024 – New customers receive first of four enrollment notifications
December 2024 – New customers receive second of four enrollment notifications
January 2025 – 3CE service begins for eligible electricity customers in the City of Atascadero and Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, on their regular meter-read date
February 2025 – New customers receive third of four enrollment notifications
March 2025 – New customers receive fourth of four enrollment notifications
MAY 2025 FOLLOW-UP ENROLLMENT
For newer households and businesses, and others not included in the January enrollment
March 2025 – New customers receive first of four enrollment notifications
April 2025 – New customers receive second of four enrollment notifications
May 2025 – 3CE service begins for eligible electricity customers not included in the January enrollment, on their regular meter-read date
June 2025 – New customers receive third of four enrollment notifications
July 2025 – New customers receive fourth of four enrollment notifications
As a local public agency, we believe in the power of choice. All customers being enrolled can opt out to return to PG&E electricity bundled service at any time.
2025 Enrollment Webinar
Watch a recording of this informative webinar introducing 3CE and guiding residents through the 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 what to expect during the 2025 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
2025 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