How it Works

If a local CCA is formed, it would purchase and/or generate electricity for customers and PG&E would continue to deliver the electricity and provide meter reading, billing, and maintenance services for CCA customers. The transition from PG&E to a CCA is seamless, and day-to-day, most customers will not notice any changes other than a CCA line item on their utility bill that replaces the PG&E electricity generation charges.

Give Us Input

Butte County and the City of Chico want to hear from the community on the potential of a CCA. There are three ways to engage on this process: 

• Attend a community meeting
• Complete a brief survey
• Sign up to receive updates regarding a CCA

Current Status

• The feasibility study, which identified several potential benefits for our community, was finalized at the July 24, 2018 Board of Supervisors Meeting. 
• On August 7, 2018, the Chico City Council provided direction to staff to work with Butte County in conducting community outreach to gather feedback from residents and businesses, and continue feasibility research. 
• The topic will come back to the Butte County Board of Supervisors and the Chico City Council for consideration in the fall. 

Why a CCA is Being Researched

Butte County's CCA feasibility study showed several potential benefits for local electric customers. Specifically, the study showed that a CCA serving the City of Chico and unincorporated area of the County could provide a 2 percent savings to customers, with a total regional savings of $4 million. A CCA could also create additional programs to benefit local customers and community development.