Clean Energy Alliance Announces Rate Relief Measures

The measures aim to keep customer rates competitive compared to San Diego Gas & Electric.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:39pm

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The Clean Energy Alliance Board of Directors approved rate relief measures during its January 29 meeting, providing approximately $10.6 million in available rate relief for its customers across seven member cities. The measures were spurred by substantial increases in SDG&E's Power Charge Indifference Adjustment rates for 2026, which threatened to increase costs for CEA customers.

Why it matters

The rate relief measures will help keep electricity affordable for CEA customers and maintain the value of local control over their energy choices, while the organization continues to invest in local clean energy projects and programs.

The details

The approved resolutions include a $0.03871 per kilowatt-hour credit for residential customers in the Clean Impact plan, a $0.02657 per kilowatt-hour credit for non-residential customers, and a 6.9% additional agricultural rate reduction for agricultural customers in the Clean Impact plan. CEA says the measures will allow it to maintain a healthy financial outlook.

  • The CEA Board of Directors approved the rate relief measures during its January 29, 2026 meeting.
  • The rate relief measures will be in effect through the end of 2026.

The players

Clean Energy Alliance

A Community Choice Aggregation program serving seven member cities in San Diego County, California.

Greg Wade

CEO of the Clean Energy Alliance.

San Diego Gas & Electric

The investor-owned utility that serves the San Diego region.

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What they’re saying

“Our team is committed to keeping electricity affordable and offering customer choice while maintaining our mission to deliver clean energy.”

— Greg Wade, CEO, Clean Energy Alliance (sandiegouniontribune.com)

“Our careful financial management means we can support our customers during challenging rate environments while continuing to invest in our local clean energy projects and programs.”

— Greg Wade, CEO, Clean Energy Alliance (sandiegouniontribune.com)

What’s next

The rate relief measures will be in effect through the end of 2026, after which CEA will need to evaluate if additional rate adjustments are necessary.

The takeaway

The Clean Energy Alliance's rate relief measures demonstrate its commitment to keeping electricity affordable for its customers while maintaining its focus on delivering clean energy and investing in local projects. This highlights the value of community-based energy programs in providing rate stability and local control over energy choices.