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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 - DCESaturday, November 30th, 2024 at 7:00am
Energy prices are high, but we have ideas to keep your utility bill low! Sign up with our partner, @OhmConnect, to get alerts when energy prices spike so you can reduce your usage and your bill at the same time. BONUS: Get a welcome offer when you sign up! www.ohmconnect.com/dce
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Desert Community Energy - DCEThursday, November 28th, 2024 at 3:00am
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food! While you're busy cooking up a feast, keep your energy bill low with these simple tips:
🦃Keep Lids On: Use tightly fitted lids on pots and pans to keep heat in and cook faster.
🦃Preheat Wisely: Preheat your oven for just 5-8 minutes for baking. Skip preheating for broiling or roasting.
🦃Cool Before Storing: Let hot foods cool off before putting them in the fridge to ease the load on your refrigerator.
🦃Check Fridge Seals: Make sure your fridge and freezer doors seal tightly to keep cold air in.
🦃Minimize Oven Door Openings: Opening the oven door can drop the temperature by 25 degrees! Peek through the window instead.
Use the Microwave: For smaller dishes, use your microwave—it’s faster and uses less power!
🦃Cook Multiple Dishes: When using the oven, cook as many dishes as possible at once, even if they require slightly different temperatures.

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your feast while saving energy and money!

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74199 El Paseo, Suite 100
Palm Desert CA 92260
Office: (855) 357-9240
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Desert Community Energy _Palm Springs Community Meetings

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