3CE - The Future of Power on the Central Coast
In November, a bill was passed in SLO County to officially offer Central Coast Community Energy to the entire county. In this article we discuss the effects of 3CE.
3CE vs PG&E Rate Plan Differences
3CE Offers the Same Rate Plans as PG&E
Tiered Rate, Time of Use 1, Time of Use 2, Elec Home Plan, Net Metering, etc. 3CE offers the exact same rates as PG&E. 3CE is not responsible for billing or maintaining power lines, they just make their own power.
3CE is 10% Cheaper than PG&E
PG&E currently charges roughly $0.46 per kWh used. 3CE charges only $0.41 per kWh. Whether or not you have solar, you still have to pay for power used that you do not produce, and 3CE is a cheaper source for that power.
3CE Generates Their Own Power
3CE generates its own power from cleaner, more renewable energy sources than PG&E. They charge around $0.11 per kWh to produce that power compared to PG&E's $0.16 per kWh. As a 3CE customer, on your PG&E bill, they will charge you for that generation.
PG&E Delivers that Power to You
You still get a PG&E bill. PG&E charges $0.30 per kWh to deliver the power to your home and maintain their energy grid. This is regardless of the cost to actually produce that power. Choosing 3CE is choosing a better source to generate it.
2025 3CE Exlcusive Solar Incentives
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
Receive $500 per kWh when you add a battery to an existing solar array. This is highly recommended for homes built after 2020 as well as any home looking to add Battery Backup.
$3000-$7800 Battery Rebate
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
Receive $300 per kWh for any new solar installation with Battery storage. $4050 per Tesla Powerwall 3. All SLO County residents are eligible. Rebate is usually received within 60 days of install.
$2400 EV Charger Rebate
$5000-$15000 Battery Add-on Rebate
$2400 EV Charger Rebate
Receive a $2400 rebate for installing a Level 2 (240 Volt) EV charger on your home. Rebate is usually received within 60 days of install.