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San Diego Community Power: customers can opt out; Power Base offered as lowest-cost plan
Summary
A San Diego Community Power staff member told customers they may opt out of the community energy program at any time, highlighted Power Base as the program’s lowest-cost electricity option, and warned that leaving the program can affect net energy metering true-up schedules and returns to SDG&E if done after 60 days.
A San Diego Community Power staff member said customers may opt out of the agency’s service at any time and pointed to Power Base as the program’s lowest-cost electricity option.
The staff member said opting out can have additional effects for customers on net energy metering (NEM) and noted timing matters if customers return to the investor-owned utility. "Not interested in greener, cleaner, more local energy? You can opt out of our service anytime," the staff member said, adding, "But if cost is your main concern, check out Power Base, our lowest cost electricity service plan." The staff member also said, "If you're a net energy metering customer, opting out may affect your true up schedule."
The staff member cautioned that customers who opt out after 60 days face specific return procedures with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) that "may result in a higher rate for a period of time." The presenter summarized the information by saying, "The bottom line is that you're in control, and we're here to help you choose the option that works best for you."
This briefing provided informational guidance rather than a policy decision. No motions or votes were recorded in the transcript.
