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Delivering Value to Your Business 3CE is energizing economic benefits for all types of businesses along the Central Coast. That’s why 97% of all eligible commercial customers choose Central Coast Community Energy. As a 3CE customer, you can expect value that goes beyond your bottom line to create new opportunities for growth and innovation. Our commitment to competitive rates, clean and renewable energy, and local reinvestment can add value for your business, your customers and your community. COMPETITIVE RATES • 3CE is driven by innovative, efficient business practices that keep our agency nimble and well positioned to deliver savings. • We provide clean and renewable energy at competitive rates compared to PG&E and SCE. • 3CE matches utility rate schedules and time of use periods to ensure consistency for customers. CLEAN ENERGY • 3CE sources electricity from clean and renewable energy sources. • We are enabling businesses and municipalities to achieve California emissions and renewable energy mandates 15 years ahead of schedule – with competitive rates. • 3CE is building new renewable energy infrastructure throughout California and the Western U.S. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT • 3CE invests millions annually through Energy Programs designed to assist customers and communities with the transition from fossil fuel energy sources to clean energy solutions. • 3CE is uniquely positioned to research, design and launch innovative, scalable Energy Programs to accelerate electrification along the Central Coast; from transportation and buildings to agriculture and energy resiliency. • Through workforce training, job creation and contracting with local businesses, 3CE supports regional economic development. PARTNERS IN INNOVATION • 3CE was created by our community, for our community. • We are committed to engaging with our customers so we can address the unique needs of our diverse community. • Our Energy Account Services team, stakeholder groups, Community Advisory Council, and Public Engagement teams are just some of the ways we engage with our business community. “As a major agricultural engine along the Central Coast, Dole is constantly exploring opportunities to reduce costs and create better products for our customers. Central Coast Community Energy delivered on its promise for carbon-free electricity and its customer rebate which Dole greatly benefited at over $50,000 in bill savings this year.” Tom Messenger, Facilities Manager, Dole Fresh Vegetables
3CE Serves: • County of Monterey • County of San Benito • County of Santa Cruz • City of Capitola • City of Carmel • City of Gonzales • City of Greenfield • City of Hollister • City of Marina • City of Monterey • City of Morro Bay • City of Pacific Grove • City of Salinas • City of San Juan Bautista • City of San Luis Obispo • City of Sand City • City of Santa Cruz • City of Scotts Valley • City of Seaside • City of Soledad • City of Watsonville SERVICE BEGINS JANUARY 2021 • County of Santa Barbara • City of Arroyo Grande • City of Del Rey Oaks • City of Grover Beach • City of Guadalupe • City of Paso Robles • City of Pismo Beach • City of Santa Maria • City of Solvang SERVICE BEGINS OCTOBER 2021 • City of Carpinteria • City of Goleta SERVICE BEGINS 2022 • City of Buellton Who is Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)? 3CE is a locally controlled public agency, staffed by industry experts and governed by Operations and Policy Boards comprised of elected officials and city administrators from our participating cities and counties. PROVEN BUSINESS MODEL 3CE is one of 21 Community Choice Aggregators or “CCAs,” currently serving more than 10 million customers across California. Since 2010, the CCA community has been providing communities with more control and more choices when it comes to electricity service. CCAs are expected to supply the majority of California’s electricity over the next decade. In addition to delivering competitive rates and reinvesting in the communities we serve, 3CE supports electricity generated from clean and renewable energy resources. FINANCIAL STABILITY 3CE repaid all startup loans and retired all lines of credit after just seven months of operation. Looking ahead, 3CE will continue operating with low overhead and conservative fiscal and risk management policies designed to maintain stable and competitive rates for our customers. 3CE dedicates 3-5% for Local Energy Programs to assure that the communities we serve receive lasting benefits and share in the economic and environmental progress that our team is driving. A PATHWAY TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030 3CE is now providing a more impactful and affordable pathway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by committing to 60% of energy supply coming from new renewable resources by 2025 and 100% by 2030 – putting your community-owned electricity provider 15 years ahead of the state’s clean energy goals. WHO WE SERVE 3CE sources electricity from clean and renewable sources for more than 400,000 municipal, commercial, agricultural and residential customers in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. 94% of all electricity customers in this service area are enrolled with 3CE.
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