Rocklin, CA — Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer), a locally owned not-for-profit electricity provider headquartered in Rocklin, California, announced today it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees report about their experience working at Pioneer. For 2025, 88% of employees said it’s a great place to work — 31 percentage points higher than the average U.S. company.
“Of the many accolades Pioneer has earned in recent months, this certification is the most meaningful,” said Pioneer Chief Executive Officer Don Eckert. “There is no better way to demonstrate our commitment to the people we serve than taking care of our employees, first and foremost. We owe our continued growth and success to the team of dedicated employees at Pioneer. We celebrate and thank them for all they do every day to earn this incredible recognition.”
Among the findings, employee survey results show that:
- 100% of employees surveyed say management is honest and ethical in its business practices.
- 100% of employees surveyed say management hires people who fit in well at Pioneer.
- 100% of employees surveyed say they are given the resources and equipment needed to do their job.
- 100% of employees surveyed say they are able to take time off work when necessary.
- 100% of employees surveyed say they are proud to tell others they work at Pioneer.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company cultures. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Pioneer stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
Additional information can be found at pioneercommunityenergy.org.
