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Marin, Sonoma CCAs show lower rates and local-build options; SFPUC to refine Clean Power SF options
Summary
Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power described opt-out CCA models that delivered lower rates and local renewable projects; SFPUC commissioners asked staff to analyze Marin/Sonoma models, legislative risks (AB 2145; Wiener ordinance), and how a San Francisco approach might balance price, renewable mix and local jobs.
At a June 25 workshop the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission heard presentations from Marin Clean Energy (MCE) and representatives associated with Sonoma Clean Power on the practical performance of community choice aggregation (CCA) models and what lessons they offer San Francisco’s Clean Power SF discussion.
Barbara Hale (Assistant General Manager, Power) framed the workshop by reviewing Clean Power SF’s prior design goals (local build, renewable mix and affordability) and the financial constraints that prompted a pause in the PUC’s earlier rollout. The two guest presenters then described how their CCAs were designed and operated:
- Marin Clean Energy (Jamie Tukey) described MCE’s phased approach: a default opt‑out product ("Light Green," ~50% renewable) priced competitively with PG&E,…
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