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Videos

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.

How to Read Your SBP Bill - Webinar

Solar Billing Plan (SBP) is the newest iteration of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program in California, which went into effect April 15, 2023. In this webinar we will review a typical bill page-by-page and talk about what you can expect as a SBP solar customer.

 

How to Read Your NEM Bill - Webinar

While solar energy and Net Energy Metering (NEM) has many benefits, the billing can be quite complicated. In this webinar, we will review a typical NEM bill page-by-page, talk about the difference between monthly and annual reconciliation, and show you where to find crucial energy usage information.

 

How to Read Your Bill - Webinar

Customers often tell us their energy bill is too complicated. In this webinar we will review a typical energy bill page-by-page, providing the information to watch for, and show you how to calculate your monthly savings as a Pioneer customer.

Who is Pioneer Community Energy - Webinar

Pioneer Community Energy is a community owned, not-for-profit electricity provider serving unincorporated Placer and El Dorado counties and the incorporated areas of Auburn, Colfax, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Looms, Nevada City, Placerville, and Rocklin. Pioneer serves a population of nearly one million with nearly 170,000 residential and commercial meters and power the communities it serves with competitive rates, exceptional local service, and a choice in energy options.

Solar Seminar

Pioneer presents information on getting the most out of solar systems. There is information for everyone – what you need to know about the financing, how rate plans can leverage the power of your solar system, how to decipher a solar bill and key information solar owners need to watch to ensure systems are working well. The presentation also covers the differences between Net Energy Metering and the new Solar Billing Plan.

What is Pioneer Community Energy

This webinar provides an overview of Pioneer Community Energy, how it works, where the energy comes from, how enrollment works, programs, what billing looks like and more.

Ways to Save Energy

This webinar looks at a variety of programs open to ratepayers for saving money on electricity. From rate plans to programs to energy efficiency – there is something for everyone when It comes to steps to take to electricity.

Grass Valley Town Hall - July 2023

Pioneer hosts a Town Hall explaining Pioneer Community Energy and the upcoming expansion to Grass Valley.

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.