PG&E has increased rates for all customers to support their poles and wires (T&D). This affects Pioneer and non-Pioneer customers equally – everyone’s rates will go up the exact same dollar amount.
Don’t be misled. We guarantee that Pioneer’s savings over PG&E have not changed. Calculate your savings in El Dorado and Placer County.

Upcoming Events

There are currently no upcoming events scheduled. Please check back at a later date, or please send us the details of events you would like to see us participate in near you.

Board and Committee Meetings

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Pioneer is community owned and operated. We look forward to engaging with you at events out in our community, meetings or the hosted webinars listed below. If you are looking for more information or would like to connect, reach out by email at info@pioneercommunityenergy.org or by phone at (916) 758-8969.

Webinars and Recorded Community Engagement Discussions

To ensure that our community can engage with us even when we cannot see and connect with you in person, if allowed, Pioneer will record public events and share them here following events.

Nevada City/Grass Valley Town Hall - March 2023

Pioneer hosts an online Town Hall explaining the benefits of Pioneer Community Energy for Nevada City and Grass Valley.

Biomass Energy - Environmental and Grid Resiliency Benefits – 10/26/22

Pioneer hosts an online webinar discussing the environmental benefits and grid resiliency opportunities of biomass energy.

Going Solar - Got Solar? Things to Know – 9/22/22

Pioneer hosts an online webinar where Pioneer staff will provide insights and tips on how to get the most out of your solar system, read the bill and track information about how well your system is working.

Time of Use Transition Meeting – 3/15/22

Pioneer hosts an online webinar along with PG&E to discuss the upcoming transition to Time of Use rates and the options available to customers.

Expansion to El Dorado County and Placerville - 1/25/2022

Pioneer hosts a second online webinar regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community  Energy.

Expansion to El Dorado County and Placerville - 1/12/2022

Pioneer hosts an online webinar regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community  Energy.

Expansion to El Dorado County and Placerville – 12/14/2021

Pioneer hosts an online webinar regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community  Energy.

El Dorado Hills Area Planning Advisory Committee – 11/10/2021

Pioneer staff makes a presentation regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community Energy.

El Dorado County Community Meeting – 11/2/2021

Pioneer staff makes a presentation regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community Energy.

El Dorado Hills Community Council Meeting – 9/13/2021

Pioneer staff makes a presentation regarding the upcoming expansion into El Dorado County and the City of Placerville and a general introduction of Pioneer Community Energy.

Solar Customers Receive Annual True-Up

Pioneer issued checks to solar customers with a cumulative net surplus of energy (known as Net Surplus Generators) during May for the March/April billing period if their credit balance (calculated at the Net Surplus Compensation Rate) for the past 12 months exceeded $25.00. Credit balances of less than $25.00 were rolled forward and applied to the next bill.

A few of our clients have contacted us to confirm the check’s authenticity. Rest assured, it is indeed real! If you receive a Blue or Orange check from Bill.com with a reference to Pioneer, it is safe to deposit. 

We take pride in helping our solar customers save; Pioneer pays $.005 (1/2 cent) per kWh more than PG&E for any over-production sold back to the grid (Net Surplus Compensation Rate or NSC).Â