The recent article, “Promises, Promises” (March 6), about 3CE, our community choice provider, is right on target. Unfortunately, despite performing a little better than PG&E, it is not one of the better community choice aggregators (CCAs). Other CCAs provide lower prices, cleaner energy, encourage energy conservation, and more.
When 3CE changed its true-up date for solar customers, they reneged on their original promise and cemented their standing as the worst CCA for customers with solar. That, apparently, is OK with them. Yes, 3CE is clearly a disappointment and has not lived up to its potential.
Still, most customers are better off with 3CE than with PG&E. One crucial benefit is that 3CE offers important incentives for customers wanting to electrify their rides and homes.
John Smigelski
San Luis Obispo
This article appears in Mar 13-23, 2025.