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Paradise council approves joining Pioneer Energy Community Choice Aggregation
Summary
Council completed second reading and approved joining the Pioneer Energy JPA; staff and Pioneer representatives said service would start in 2027 and that customers will have an opt‑out window and protections for solar customers.
The Paradise Town Council voted Feb. 11 to join Pioneer Energy, a community choice aggregation (CCA) public power joint powers authority, by completing the second reading of the joining ordinance and adopting a resolution to participate.
Staff said the town’s feasibility study showed potential generation savings for past Pioneer members and that, in recent examples, participating jurisdictions saw average generation savings of roughly 10 percent for current vintage years; however, staff and Pioneer representatives noted savings depend on the PCIA (power charge indifference adjustment) and other variables that change by vintage year. Service from Pioneer would not begin before 2027.
Staff confirmed written guidance from PG&E that customers’ rooftop solar status remains with the resident if they change electricity supplier via a CCA; Susan said Pioneer also offers an extra half‑cent payment for net surplus generators. Council members asked about the opt‑out process and the transitional rate customers may face if they choose to return to PG&E after the opt‑out window; representatives said Pioneer and the town will conduct community outreach well ahead of the service start so residents understand their options.
The council approved the ordinance and resolution unanimously. Staff and the Pioneer representative said outreach will be required to notify households of enrollment timing and opt‑out windows before service begins in 2027.
