Martinez to Hold Public Workshop on Whether to Leave PG&E

MARTINEZ, CA - The City of Martinez is exploring whether it - along with 13 other Contra Costa County cities -- should leave PG&E and form their own community utility that would more fully use renewable sources.

Community Choice Energy, also known as Community Choice Aggregation, is the practice of pooling consumer electricity demand within a region for the purpose of procuring energy and selling it to customers. The most common reasons for cities and counties to pursue Community Choice Energy is to promote electricity generation from renewable sources and offer consumers a choice in purchasing electricity with potential for cost savings.

The City of Martinez has invited residents to learn more about the potential for Community Choice Energy in Contra Costa County, the options being considered, and to hear the results of the City and County-commissioned draft Technical Study.

The upcoming workshop will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about Community Choice Energy and share comments and considerations with County officials. It's scheduled for 7 pm Dec. 15 in the city's Zoning Administrator Room, 30 Muir Rd, Martinez.

The meeting is open to members of the public, as well as local government representatives, community organizations and other stakeholder groups. For more information, contact Jason Crapo of the Contra Costa County Buildings Division at Jason.Crapo@dcd.cccounty.us or at (925) 674-7722.

For additional information, including FAQ's and a survey for you to provide feedback, please visit the County’s webpage dedicated exclusively to the exploration of CCE: http://www.cccounty.us/cce

A draft technical study on a possible CCE program can be read at http://www.cccounty.us/Documen...

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