Frequently Asked Questions

CalCCA FAQs on PG&E Bankruptcy

General

What is Valley Clean Energy?
How does it work?
Does VCE fully replace PG&E?
Isn’t renewable power more expensive than electricity from traditional sources?
Where will VCE be buying the clean electricity?
Are other counties considering this?
What type of local reinvestment has been done in other programs?
Will PG&E lose jobs as result of VCE and other similar programs?

Enrollment & Opt-Out

When and where is VCE service available?
How do I enroll in VCE?
Why am I automatically enrolled in VCE?
How do I opt out of VCE?
Can I return to VCE if I opt out?

Rates & Billing

How can VCE offer competitive rates?
How will VCE set its rates?
Will I still receive my CARE, FERA, or Medical Baseline discounts with VCE?
Will I still receive EV rates for my electric vehicle with VCE?
Do I get billed separately by VCE?
What is the PCIA?
Can PG&E raise delivery fees on VCE customers above those of non-VCE customers?

Commercial, Agricultural & Industrial Customers

Will VCE have a separate rate structure for agricultural customers?
What if I have multiple accounts?
What if I have existing direct access arrangements or special PG&E rates?

Solar & NEM Customers

Learn More on our Solar Customer page.

Governance

What is Valley Clean Energy Alliance (VCEA)?
What is Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)?
Is there a downside to Community Choice?
How would the program be regulated?

SMUD Agreement

What did the VCE Board decide regarding program launch and operation service providers?
Why did SMUD want to work with VCE?
Is this an annexation of VCE into SMUD?
What is SMUD?
How is SMUD managed?
Where is SMUD’s service territory?
What makes SMUD different than other utility providers?
What percentage of SMUD electricity is sourced from renewable?

PG&E Bankruptcy Filing

What is PG&E’s role when it comes to VCE (and other CCAs in California)?
What will happen if PG&E files for bankruptcy protection?
Has PG&E’s current situation resulted in any impacts to VCE?
Will there be additional fees added to rates to pay for the wildfires?
Does VCE support a state or local takeover of PG&E?