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.
*GHG Data is accumulative using 2021-2023 Power Content Labels
DCE UPDATES:
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!
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.
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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.
The Choice Is Yours
Our basic plan comparable to current SCE rates and energy mix
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.
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.
Stay Informed
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In partnership with Calpine Community Energy, DCE is providing $11,000 in total funding to support local nonprofit organizations serving the Palm Springs community.
Funding is available for organizations working in areas such as:
⚡ Energy & sustainability
🌍 Environmental & social justice
📚 Education & community engagement
🤝 Workforce development
📅 Applications open: May 15 – June 26 (due by 5:00 PM)
📍Virtual Info Session
🗓 June 10 | 2:00–3:00 PM (Zoom)
If your organization is making a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with your network.
🔗 Learn more and apply: desertcommunityenergy.org/grant/
“Leaving lights on uses less energy than turning them off.”
❌ FALSE
Turning them off ALWAYS saves more.
Got more myths you’ve heard? Drop them below!
Connect with us
74199 El Paseo, Suite 100
Palm Desert CA 92260
Office: (855) 357-9240
CustomerService@DesertCommunityEnergy.org
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