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 UPDATES:
Want To Learn More About Solar? Speak To Our Energy Specialist!
Whether you are interested in getting solar or already have it on your home or business, you can participate in Desert Community Energy’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. Click here to visit our solar NEM page and contact our energy specialist!
DCE Is Here To Help: Financial Assistance & COVID-19 Resources Available
We recognize the financial hardship that many of our customers may be facing due to COVID-19 and DCE is here to help. Whether you are a residential or commercial customer, there are various programs available to help you save money and get financial assistance. Click here to learn more!
Save Money On Your Electricity Bill With DCE
Click here to 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. 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.
Home Energy Yardstick: What's Your Score?
Assess the energy efficiency of your home and see how it measures up with the EPA's Home Energy Yardstick! Get a simple assessment of your home's annual energy use compared to similar homes with insights into how much of your home's energy use is related to heating and cooling versus other everyday uses like appliances, lighting, and hot water. Click here to learn more and improve the comfort of your home while lowering your utility bill!
Join the DCE/CVAG team: New positions available!
Click on the position for more information: Director of Environmental Resources
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.
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. 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. 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 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.
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.
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In January 2022, new policies take effect requiring all California cities to reduce their organic waste going to landfills by 75 percent. To prepare for this requirement, the Desert Community Compost Coalition is planning a 2,300-square-foot green space at the Coyote Run II Apartments on...
Swapping balloons and other single-use plastic party decorations for reusable and eco alternatives is the way to celebrate! Here are some popular plastic free decoration ideas:
- Fabric trimmings, pinwheels, banners, flags, signs, tassels, streamers, tissue pom poms, or lanterns 🪅. These...
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!
Click here to view mail notifications about DCE's program launch.
