Clean Energy Alliance Celebrates First Solar Plus Battery System Installations
Clean Energy Alliance Celebrates First Solar Plus Battery System Installations
For Immediate Release
January 15, 2025
Contact:
Greg Wade, Chief Executive Officer
760-209-6177
Carlsbad, CA — Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is proud to announce a significant milestone in the launch of its Solar Plus program: three battery storage systems have been installed at homes in Vista, Carlsbad and Oceanside. This installation marks a crucial step in expanding green energy access, delivering reliable, sustainable power to CEA’s residential customers.
“The Solar Plus program almost seemed too good to be true!” said Vista resident Jennifer Brown. “I recently moved to the community, and was hoping to install a solar system — it was easy to get up and running with Solar Plus.”
The Solar Plus program, launched in collaboration with Tesla and Participate.Energy, offers CEA customers the opportunity to install rooftop solar and battery storage systems with zero upfront costs. The systems allow members to power their homes with renewable energy, maintain emergency backup power, enjoy long-term rate stability and contribute to a more sustainable community.
Key features of the program include:
- Zero Upfront Costs: Participants can install solar systems and Tesla Powerwall batteries without financial barriers.
- Emergency Backup Power: The Tesla Powerwall provides backup energy during blackouts or Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
- Cost-Competitive Rates: The program offsets transmission and delivery charges, leading to significant savings.
- Rate Stability: Locked-in long-term rates offer financial predictability for households.
“Our installations showcase the exciting potential of the Solar Plus program,” said CEA Board Vice Chair Katie Melendez. “This is a huge step toward making clean, affordable energy accessible to all residents, enhancing both individual energy independence and the overall reliability of the local grid.”
CEA looks forward to rolling out Solar Plus installations across member cities in the coming months. This program is a part of CEA’s broader mission to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy to the communities it serves. For more information about the Solar Plus program and how to participate, visit the CEA Solar Plus webpage.
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About CEA
CEA is a public, not-for-profit entity and an alternative to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) for power generation. On April 1, the Cities of Oceanside and Vista became the newest members of CEA, joining Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, San Marcos and Solana Beach in providing cleaner energy to their residents and businesses. Across the member cities, CEA replaces SDG&E as the entity responsible for purchasing power from energy providers. SDG&E continues to deliver this energy to homes and businesses, and continues to handle all energy billing. Customers from Oceanside and Vista will continue to receive one bill from SDG&E for all energy services, including CEA’s charges for power generation.
