Clean Electricity

Community Reinvestment

Local Control

Your Locally Controlled Electricity Provider Offering Clean Energy  

Community and environment are top priorities in Coachella Valley. Desert Community Energy was formed to provide cleaner, greener energy at transparent rates. Together, we will improve the environment and reinvest in our communities.

DCE reduced Palm Springs' greenhouse gas emissions the equivalent of taking 22,000+ cars off the road!

DCE's Desert Saver customers have saved almost $200,000 in the first six months of service

Thank you, Palm Springs, for fighting climate change by reducing carbon emissions by 105,388 metric tons in 2021!

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Market Your Business As Carbon Free With DCE

If your business is on our Carbon Free plan, we want to thank you for  partnering with us to help reduce greenhouse gas emmissions! Sign-up now for our FREE program to get marketing tools and be featured in our campaign! Click here to learn more! 

Get Paid To Save Electricity With OhmConnect

DCE customers are eligible to receive $50 for joining OhmConnect and receiving alerts to save electricity when it is the most expensive and gives off the most pollution. This is a limited time offer with no strings attached and is not a rebate. Click here to learn more and save energy & money today! *Mobile Home residents and multifamily units with master meters are not eligible for this promotion. 

Save Money On Your Electricity Bill With DCE

Click here to watch this special announcement from former DCE Chair Geoff Kors about how Desert Community Energy can help save you money on your electricity bill and benefit the community. All residents and businesses in the City of Palm Springs were enrolled in DCE's Carbon Free plan offering 100% carbon-free energy at a premium to help reduce the community's greenhouse gas emissions and save our environment. You can save money on your bill by opting down to the Desert Saver plan that offers a savings over SCE’s base rate plan. To opt-down to our Desert Saver plan, click here or call our customer service center Monday-Friday at (855) 357-9240.

DCE NEWS: DCE Signs Local Wind Power Agreements for the City of Palm Springs

How It Works

Desert Community Energy purchases electricity on behalf of the residents and businesses enrolled in the program. Southern California Edison (SCE) delivers your electricity and maintains the lines as it always has and you still get a single monthly bill from SCE. 

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The Choice Is Yours

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Our basic plan comparable to current SCE rates and energy mix

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DCE’s premium plan will give you 100% carbon-free energy

How Do I Join Desert Community Energy?

You don't have to do anything to become a DCE customer. If you are a Palm Springs resident or business, you are automatically enrolled in our Carbon Free plan. This energy is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint and help reduce our climate impacts because it is 100% carbon-free. You also may opt down to our Desert Saver plan, which is a lower cost but significantly less green energy than our Carbon Free plan. 

To get involved with Desert Community Energy, consider joining our Community Advisory Committee.

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Financial Assistance Programs

Programs such as CARE (California Alternative Rates for Energy), FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) and Medical Baseline Allowance are available to DCE customers through Southern California Edison (SCE). For more information on how you can save up to 30% on your energy bill, click here and contact SCE by calling 1-800-477-6620 or visit www.sce.com/care.

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Desert Community Energy - DCEFriday, March 28th, 2025 at 6:00am
Energy bills are on the rise and there’s no better way to cut costs and improve your home’s energy efficiency than with our partner OhmConnect , a FREE service that rewards members with CASH for reducing their energy usage. Seriously! Join now, lower your bill and score a welcome offer just for joining.
https://partners.ohmconnect.com/25-cca-partner-campaign
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Thank you for being a valued DCE Carbon Free customer! Your partnership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a healthier community means the world to us.

To celebrate your commitment, we invite you to join our Carbon Free Business Recognition Program, where you can receive well-deserved credit and help in sharing your inspiring story. Let's showcase the positive impact you're making together! Learn more here:
www.desertcommunityenergy.org/carbonfree

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74199 El Paseo, Suite 100
Palm Desert CA 92260
Office: (855) 357-9240
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DCE in the Community

To view the community presentation regarding the launch of DCE, please click below:

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