Will my bill go up?

Each program varies, but in general customers have the choice to stay at a rate at or below their current electricity rate. For example, Central Coast Community Energy has lower rates than PG&E, even as they seek to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030. The City of Santa Barbara's Community Choice Energy program defaults its customers into its 100% Green product, which is 100% carbon-free. This greener, climate-friendly electricity does come at a slight premium (about $5 per month for your home) but is much cheaper than fully outfitting your house with solar panels. Customers in this program can also opt down to the Green Start product, which is at least 50% carbon-free and costs the same amount that you've typically paid Southern California Edison.