The City of San Clemente, California, recently joined the wave with other Orange County cities in deciding to purchase its own energy, giving residents an alternative to Southern California Edison or San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). However, San Clemente opted to go with a different program than what other Orange County cities have been joining.
Community Choice Energy (CCE) allows a city to buy and sell energy, with the intent of purchasing more renewable energy and saving money in the process. However, critics of CCE’s believe these goals are not guaranteed and could be more costly than traditional energy providers.
