Examples of bills with different rate schedules:

• Residential Time-of-Use (above)
• Electric Vehicle Customer “EVA” Example Bill
• Residential Customer “E1” Example Bill
• Commercial Customer “A1” Example Bill
• NEM Example Bill

We understand that even small changes can be confusing. Please call or stop by if you have any questions. We’d be happy to walk you through your bill so you understand the benefits and your choices.

RCEA’s Community Choice Energy program brings you cleaner, lower cost electricity on one consolidated bill. The charges you see on your PG&E bill are split into two categories:

• Electric Delivery Rates—PG&E delivery rates are identical for all customers, whether or not they’re enrolled in CCE.
• Electricity Generation Rates—Generation rates vary slightly, depending on which CCE service level you choose. Our standard REpower product costs slightly less than PG&E’s electricity, and it’s higher in renewables. Our premium REpower+ product costs slightly more.

REpower is our standard electricity service level. All eligible Humboldt County customers are automatically enrolled at this level of service.

REpower+ is our premium product, perfect for those who want to reduce their carbon footprints more dramatically. You can Opt Up to REpower+ at any time; just scroll to the options below or call us at 1 (800) 931-7232. REpower+ service is:

• 100% renewable and carbon-free
• Costs just $0.01 per kWh more than the standard REpower rate (usually about $5 per month for an average family who uses 500 kWh)

Rate Details

RCEA’s Community Choice Energy program rates replace PG&E’s rates for electricity generation on your bill, so there’s an extra page in your bill that details our generation rates.

As prioritized by our Board of Directors, the fees that PG&E charges CCE customers are accounted for when RCEA sets rates to be lower than PG&E.

• Visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for additional detail.
• Visit RCEA’s CCE Terms and Conditions
• You can also go to PG&E’s FAQ page for Community Choice Energy Programs.
• ¿Qué es CCE?

Opt up to the 100% renewable and carbon-free REpower+ rate.

If you’re ready to step up to 100% renewable and carbon-free energy and help Humboldt County be a leader in greenhouse gas reduction, you can opt up to our REpower+ service today. With REpower+, all of the power you purchase will be generated from renewable and carbon-free sources, such as wind, solar, and small hydro (see our Power Resources page for details).

REpower+ costs $0.01 more per kWh compared to our standard REpower energy mix. For an average residential household that uses 500 kWh per month, the added monthly cost is only $5.00 to have 100% renewable electricity.

Just complete this form to be upgraded to 100% renewable power, or call us at 1 800-931-7232 to access an automated phone system to opt-up, or speak with a representative.

Opt out of Community Choice Energy and return to PG&E Service.

If you wish to opt out of RCEA’s Community Choice Energy program, you can fill out this form to return to bundled PG&E service, or call us at 1 800-931-7232 to access an automated phone system to opt-out, or speak with a representative.

But remember—Community Choice is not an extra charge, it replaces what PG&E would have charged you and actually saves you a little bit of money. Plus, you’re still getting PG&E’s transmission and distribution service, which means PG&E continues to read your meter, bill you, and maintain the power lines. The only difference is that the electricity generation is being provided by RCEA so it’s more local and the revenues stay in Humboldt County. If you have questions, check our FAQ page or give us a call.

Please note: once you opt out, program rules prevent you from opting back in for a year so be sure you are making the right choice!

Opt down to the 40% renewable REpower rate.

If you previously opted up to RCEA’s RePower + 100% renewable electricity service and would like to return to our default service, please use this form.

Opting Back In