about Sonoma County electrical power program

[sharingwisdom]

Hi: I can't remember the name of the program that all of us are being transferred to in December for electrical usage but I have a question. I called PG&E and they said that they still charge a distribution fee at about 7cents/kilowatt/hour and then the other program charges what they do. PG&E's usage/generation fee is 9 cents at this point.

So what is the comparisons in hearing that our county's program is less expensive?

With PG&E, they get to still charge on smartmeter fees because of the distribution fee...bummer!

Thanks!

[Woody]

Hi Folks.

Woody Hastings here from the Center for Climate Protection. The name of the program is Sonoma Clean Power and you can visit their website at www.sonomacleanpower.org to learn about it. I especially recommend the FAQ section.

The generation rate comparison is on the SCP website. Click on "Residential" and then rates. SCP rates are about 5% less than PG&E's.

It is correct that PG&E remains responsible for transmission & distribution maintenance, metering, and billing. Sonoma Clean Power is only involved in decision-making about energy sources for electrical generation.

The Center for Climate Protection was instrumental in getting Sonoma Clean Power up & running. We are very pleased that SCP greenhouse gas emissions are 30% less than PG&E's.

By state law local not-for-profit electricity service providers like Sonoma Clean Power become the default service provider in their service territory, not the for-profit corporate utility (PG&E). That is why customers are automatically enrolled with the ability to choose otherwise.

Hope that helps,
-Woody
www.climateprotection.org

Hi: I can't remember the name of the program that all of us are being transferred to in December for electrical usage but I have a question...