Just looked at my PG&E bill and found the "Central Coast Community Energy" charges of $45.91 on my bill due 4.2. Had to wait on hold with PG&E for 20 minutes, they admitted that they are forced to enroll me in this scam. I was able to call CCCE or (3CE) and opt out. Took a total of about 7 minutes following telephone prompts. Thank…
Just looked at my PG&E bill and found the "Central Coast Community Energy" charges of $45.91 on my bill due 4.2. Had to wait on hold with PG&E for 20 minutes, they admitted that they are forced to enroll me in this scam. I was able to call CCCE or (3CE) and opt out. Took a total of about 7 minutes following telephone prompts. Thank you for your article. I will report back on what happens on my next bill(s).
You'll have to pay generation charges to pg&e instead, which will probably be equivalent to the "generation credit" you are credited for on your bill. This is pg&e crediting you for the fraction of their rate which is associated with power generation, which 3ce is charging you for instead.
PG&Es rate will probably be higher than 3CE. I asked about this in the comments and another user claims it's because the IOUs are locked into less competitive contracts with energy producers at higher prices. This seems logical but I cannot verify it to be the case.
Chris,
Just looked at my PG&E bill and found the "Central Coast Community Energy" charges of $45.91 on my bill due 4.2. Had to wait on hold with PG&E for 20 minutes, they admitted that they are forced to enroll me in this scam. I was able to call CCCE or (3CE) and opt out. Took a total of about 7 minutes following telephone prompts. Thank you for your article. I will report back on what happens on my next bill(s).
MP
Don't miss the step of explicitly choosing the most affordable rate plan with PG&E. Don't let them choose your rate plan for you.
Took that step previously, "affordable" is in the eye of the beholder!
No one would ever opt in! So they sweep everybody in and make you opt out. Most people don’t know.
You'll have to pay generation charges to pg&e instead, which will probably be equivalent to the "generation credit" you are credited for on your bill. This is pg&e crediting you for the fraction of their rate which is associated with power generation, which 3ce is charging you for instead.
PG&Es rate will probably be higher than 3CE. I asked about this in the comments and another user claims it's because the IOUs are locked into less competitive contracts with energy producers at higher prices. This seems logical but I cannot verify it to be the case.