Your Locally Controlled Electricity Provider Offering Clean Energy
Community and environment are top priorities in Coachella Valley. That’s why Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Palm Desert formed Desert Community Energy to provide cleaner, greener energy at transparent rates. Together, we will improve the environment and reinvest in our communities.
A DCE Update and Some Resources in response to COVID-19
After careful consideration of the growing public health concerns regarding COVID-19, as of March 16, Desert Community Energy (DCE) has cancelled all public workshops and presentations. To view the presentation from the March community meetings, please click here. We are still in operation and working remotely. You can connect with us and get answers to your questions via our website, social media, and customer service line (855) 357-9240. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation and will keep you informed. Our priority is to continue serving the community through this challenging time.
New Bill Payment Assistance Alert
Southern California Edison (SCE) has implemented consumer protections in response to COVID-19 for customers experiencing economic hardship. These protections, which apply to impacted customers of both SCE and DCE, include no service disconnections for non-payment of electricity bills effective March 13, new flexible payment plans, and waiving late fees. If you need help, impacted customers should call SCE at (800) 655-4555 or visit their website at sce.com.
New Economic Preparation & Protection Plan
The Coachella Valley is severely impacted by COVID-19. In response, our partner Lift to Rise is launching an Economic Preparation and Protection Plan for all affected residents throughout the region. The plan outlines the resources available to assist residents with food, unemployment benefits, utility bill payments, housing and rent, medical care, and education needs. Check out the full plan at LiftToRise.org/protection!
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.
Watch this special announcement from Palm Springs Mayor Geoff Kors about how Desert Community Energy can help save you money on your electricity bill and benefit the community.
The Choice Is Yours
Our basic plan comparable to current SCE rates and energy mix
DCE’s premium plan will give you 50% renewable & 100% carbon-free energy
How Do I Join Desert Community Energy?
You don't have to. If you are a Palm Springs resident or business, you will automatically be enrolled in our Carbon Free plan. This energy is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint and help our climate crisis because it is 100% carbon-free and 50% renewable. You also may opt down to our Desert Saver plan which provides significantly less green energy than our Carbon Free plan at a lower cost.
To get involved with Desert Community Energy now, 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 still offered by DCE. For more information on how you can save up to 30% on your energy bill, call (760) 469-9284 or email utilitydiscount@lifttorise.org
Connect with us
73710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200
Palm Desert CA 92260
Office: (855) 357-9240
CustomerService@DesertCommunityEnergy.org
DCE in the Community
To view the DCE presentation from the March 9 & 11 community meetings, please click below:
You've Got Mail!
Check your mail for information on Desert Community Energy or click below to view electronically:
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #1 (English | Spanish)
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #1 for CARE/FERA/Medical Baseline Customers (English | Spanish)
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #1 for Solar/NEM Customers (English | Spanish)
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #2 (English | Spanish)
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #2 for CARE/FERA/Medical Baseline Customers (English | Spanish)
DCE Pre-Enrollment Mailer #2 for Solar/NEM Customers (English | Spanish)
DCE Post-Enrollment Mailers #3-4 (English | Spanish)
DCE Solar/NEM Courtesy Letter (English)