Pioneer Community Energy Begins Servicing El Dorado County and the City of Placerville
Pioneer Community Energy Begins Servicing El Dorado County and the City of Placerville
(Rocklin, CA) — January 18, 2022– As of January 3, Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) began providing residents and businesses of El Dorado County and the City of Placerville with electric generation. Pioneer, a community-owned, not-for-profit utility, will complete the transition from PG&E over the month of January.
Pioneer is a Community Choice Aggregator that began providing electricity to the communities of Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin and unincorporated Placer County in 2018. By joining Pioneer, customers in unincorporated El Dorado County and Placerville will join their neighbors and realize immediate savings on electricity generation rates.
“The addition of Placerville and El Dorado County will increase our account base to approximately 161,000,” said Jim Holmes, Placer County Supervisor for District 3 and Pioneer Board Chair. “That gives us more leverage in the energy markets, more opportunity to reinvest in local programs. The new jurisdictions’ move to join Pioneer is a testament to the success of our program and our commitment to electricity ratepayers in our service area.”
New customers eligible for Pioneer services received two notices before enrollment. Pioneer purchases and provides customers the electricity. PG&E still owns, operates, repairs, and services the poles and wires. Customers will continue to receive a bill directly from PG&E that includes Pioneer’s generation rate.
Pioneer focuses on initiatives that reinforce its commitment to local engagement and quality in service. If ratepayers have questions regarding the transition, need an explanation of their bill or have other concerns, they are encouraged to call 916-758-8969.
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ABOUT PIONEER
Pioneer is a community-owned, not-for-profit agency serving unincorporated Placer and El Dorado Counties, and the incorporated areas of Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Placerville, and Rocklin. Pioneer serves more than 160,000 residential and commercial customers. Pioneer was formed to provide electric generation at competitive and stable rates, benefit from local control, and be an advocate for the region. To learn more, visit pioneercommunityenergy.ca.gov
Media Contact: Mark Riffey, MarkR@pioneercommunityenergy.ca.gov