CCA Basics
This term describes a public agency that purchases electricity on behalf of local residents and businesses.
Community Choice Aggregation
This market is best known for Cardiff Crack.
Seaside Market
This regional grid operator manages electricity transmission for most of California.
CAISO
This regulator approves CCA implementation plans and customer enrollment rules
CPUC
This coastal city is home to the Flower Fields and GRAZE event
Carlsbad
This California law enabled the creation of Community Choice Aggregation programs.
Before Petco Park, the Padres played their home games at this multi-purpose stadium in Mission Valley
Qualcomm Stadium
The long-term planning document CCAs must file showing how future electricity demand will be met.
Integrated Resource Plan
This state agency forecasts electricity demand, develops long-term energy policy, and oversees the 'nutrition' labels for electricity sales.
CEC
This inland city is one of the largest cities served by Clean Energy Alliance
Escondido
Unlike investor-owned utilities, CCAs are governed by these types of officials.
This NHL team is the parent club of the San Diego Gulls.
Anaheim Ducks
These attributes verify that renewable energy was generated and delivered to California customers
RECs - Renewable Energy Credits
This compliance program requires CCAs to procure a growing percentage of renewable energy
Renewables Portfolio Standard
This beach town is known for Fletcher Cove and Tide Beach Park
Solana Beach
CEA is legally structured as this type of public agency under California law.
Joint Powers Authority
This longtime jewelry store promises “No tricks, no gimmicks” in its San Diego commercials.
David & Sons Fine Jewelers
This inland North County city experiences some of the region’s highest summer peak electricity demand.
Escondido
What law requires utilities to source 100% clean, renewable, and carbon-free electricity by 2045.
SB 100
This coastal city hosts one of the largest municipal marinas in San Diego County.
Oceanside
CEA revenues are primarily derived from this portion of a customer’s electric bill.
Generation Chargers
This Padres Hall of Famer hit the first home run in Petco Park history on April 8, 2004.
Mark Loretta
This technology is critical for integrating high levels of solar onto the grid throughout the day.
Battery Storage
This policy concept ensures clean energy benefits reach underserved communities
energy equity or environmental justice
This natural feature contributes to North County’s solar potential but also increases wildfire risk.
Santa Ana Winds