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In 2024, Pioneer will become the electricity provider for residents and businesses in Grass Valley and Nevada City. If you live in unincorporated Nevada County, we currently are in discussions with the County to be your energy provider in 2025.
Pioneer Community Energy is a locally owned not-for-profit electricity provider — powering unincorporated Placer and El Dorado counties and the incorporated areas of Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Placerville, Rocklin and Loomis with competitive rates, exceptional customer service and a choice of energy options. We operate for the benefit of the communities we serve — not corporate shareholders. We’re excited to meet you and to make your priorities our priorities.
We recently partnered with the City Manager’s Offices in Grass Valley and Nevada City to share information about our expansion into these areas and how Pioneer offers customers competitive electricity rates and a choice in energy options — including offering the only 100% renewable energy option in our region.
Missed the Town Halls? Learn more by viewing the videos above or by visiting our Events page.
The Grass Valley City Manager’s Office and the Nevada City Manager’s Office are hosting Town Hall meeting webinars; in partnership with Pioneer Community Energy. During this meeting, Pioneer Community Energy will present its plan to serve Grass Valley with competitive electricity rates, reliable service and a choice in energy options — including offering the only 100% renewable energy option in our region.
Grass Valley City Council Chambers
Respective City Managers Office
6 pm to 7 pm
125 East Main St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Nevada City Council Chambers
Respective City Managers Office
6 pm to 7 pm
317 Broad Street,
Nevada City, CA 95959
Want to learn more about Pioneer? We believe our customers deserve clear information. Please join us to ask questions and learn more about Pioneer. In 2024, Pioneer will become the electricity provider for residents and businesses in Grass Valley and Nevada City. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have.
Pioneer will send multiple mailers to homes and businesses affected by the change; if you’d also like email notifications about the transition, please sign up for our newsletter here.
The Green100 renewable energy rate is a choice for residents interested in reducing their carbon footprint and the environmental impact of their electricity usage at home. Pioneer is pleased to offer Green100, a renewable energy choice for your home or business. Learn more on our residential Green100 page or our business Green100 page.
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a volunteer committee that works with the Pioneer staff and Board to help create and design Pioneer’s future programs. With the expansion into two new territories, Pioneer is looking for additional volunteers to represent their community. To apply to the CAC, please fill out our application form.
Pioneer will send multiple mailers to homes and businesses affected by the change; if you’d also like email notifications about the transition, please sign up for our newsletter here.
The Green100 renewable energy rate is a choice for residents interested in reducing their carbon footprint and the environmental impact of their electricity usage at home. Pioneer is pleased to offer Green100, a renewable energy choice for your home or business. Learn more on our residential Green100 page or our business Green100 page.
We receive a lot of questions about how Pioneer works. As a high level overview, Pioneer supplies the electricity generation portion of your bill, while gas and transmission/distribution charges come from PG&E. Want to learn about the details or understand how to calculate your own savings? Visit the How it Works page, or join our monthly Q/A on How Pioneer Works. In addition to savings, you’ll learn about our commitment to advancing the local economy, creating local jobs, and championing legislative and regulatory policies to power the communities we serve.
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