Coronado Joins Community Choice Aggregation Program, Challenging San Diego Gas & Electric
What happened
Coronado formally became the eighth member of San Diego Community Power, a community choice aggregation program. This program offers customers an alternative to San Diego Gas & Electric for sourcing electricity. The program’s board approved the addition of Coronado on September 25, 2026.
Why it matters
CCAs are designed to encourage renewable energy growth and introduce competition to traditional investor-owned utilities. The move allows Coronado to gain locally governed energy choices that prioritize affordability and community investment.
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Who's involved
- CoronadoThe city that joined the CCA program to gain alternative energy options.
- San Diego Gas & ElectricThe traditional utility whose services are being challenged by the CCA program.
- California Public Utilities CommissionThe state agency responsible for reviewing and approving the new energy service model.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- San Diego Gas & ElectricSpeculative
San Diego Gas & Electric might face a loss of customer base or market share in Coronado due to the CCA program adoption.
- CoronadoSpeculative
Coronado may gain access to competitive energy options and local governance.
- California Public Utilities CommissionSpeculative
The California Public Utilities Commission could be required to review the implementation plan for this new competitive energy service.
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The entities involved
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San Diego Gas & Electric
energy utility
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Coronado
city in San Diego County, California, United States