For the first six months, you may be placed on a Transitional Bundled rate based on current energy market conditions. These rates may be higher or lower depending on market changes.
After this transition period, standard bundled rates from PG&E or SCE will apply.
Opt Out of 3CE
About 9 out of 10 electricity users in your area stay with 3CE for renewable energy options at a cost similar to PG&E’s or SCE’s. But if you prefer to choose PG&E or SCE as your electricity generation provider, we are here to help you.
What to Know Before You Opt Out
Before you return to PG&E or SCE generation service, here are a few things to understand about your bill, rates, available support, and your ability to return to 3CE in the future.
Your Bill Will Continue to Include Generation and Delivery Charges
3CE generation charges are not an additional cost. They replace the generation charges that PG&E or SCE would otherwise include in your total energy bill. Your utility continues to deliver electricity, maintain infrastructure, and send your monthly bill.
3CE customers have access to energy programs, rebates, and technical assistance that support home upgrades, electrification, and other energy choices. Opting out may affect your eligibility for these programs.
If you leave 3CE after being enrolled for more than 60 days, state law requires you to remain with the utility provider for at least one year before you can return to 3CE service.
Benefits of Staying with 3CE
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More Choices, Same Cost
9 out of 10 electricity customers stick with 3CE to access local renewable energy options at fair, stable rates. -
Avoid Volatile Rate Spikes
Switching triggers a six month period where utility rates fluctuate with the market. State law also requires a one-year commitment before you can return to 3CE. -
Rebates and Incentives
3CE customers qualify for valuable cash-back rebates, electrification incentives, technical assistance, and localized energy programs. -
No Hidden Fees
We don't charge an extra fee. 3CE simply replaces generation costs your utility includes in your total energy bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the state law, when a community launches a local clean energy program like 3CE, residents are automatically enrolled to pool community buying power. However, you always retain the right to opt out.
There is no charge for opting out of 3CE before or within the first 60 days of service. Opt-out requests after 60 days of 3CE service are charged a one-time administrative fee ($5 per residential account; $25 per commercial account).
If you opt out within the first 60 days of 3CE service, you can return to 3CE service at any time. If you’ve used 3CE service for 60 days or more and then switch to PG&E or SCE, state law dictates that you must remain with PG&E or SCE for at least one year before you have the option to return to 3CE, even if 3CE costs less than PG&E or SCE.
Still Want to Opt Out?
Access clean-energy incentives and equipment upgrades funding for your home, business, and transportation.
Residential
If you are considering opting out, please call our Energy Advisors about 3CE’s pilot 3Cflex rate, which may provide additional savings for eligible residential customers.
Continue to Residential Opt Out
Commercial/Business
Commercial/Business opt-outs are processed over the phone. Please have your PG&E or SCE account information ready and call an account representative between 9 AM and 5 PM PT.
Call for Commercial Opt Out