Good morning, Stockton.
👋 Stockton residents will soon have a new electricity provider, and it could mean lower bills.
Starting in April, Ava Community Energy will replace PG&E as the city’s default power supplier, though customers can opt out if they choose. Ava offers two plans: Renewable 100, which uses entirely wind and solar energy at a slightly higher rate, and Bright Choice, which provides a mix of renewable and traditional energy sources at a 5% discount compared to PG&E rates.
While Ava will generate or purchase the electricity, PG&E will still deliver the power and handle billing. Ava, a not-for-profit provider already serving Tracy and Alameda County, estimates it has saved its customers $40 million since launching in 2018.
For more details about this expansion, read Chris Woodyard’s full story about it here.
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