Los Banos:
Investing in the future
The Los Banos City Council voted to join Peninsula Clean Energy in October 2020 in order to bring utility savings, rebates, and clean electricity to the residents of Los Banos. We are proud to serve Los Banos since 2022.
$4M in savings since 2022
PG&E bills increased dramatically in the last year for everyone. But with Peninsula Clean Energy, Los Banos businesses and residents paid less than those in neighboring towns. In fact, our Los Banos customers currently benefit from an 5%-8% discount off of PG&E’s electric generation rates. That’s over $4 million that stayed in Los Banos customers’ pockets instead of being paid to PG&E.
$626,000 provided for new appliances
Peninsula Clean Energy has provided Los Banos customers with more than $626,000 for low-income home upgrades, home appliance rebates, and 0% percent loans of up to $10,000. We’ve also provided rebates for used EVs, which cost less to operate and maintain than gas or diesel cars.
$217,000 in excess solar credits
Do you have a solar system on your roof? Peninsula Clean Energy buys your excess solar power at a better price than PG&E does. As a result, more than 1,000 Los Banos solar customers received checks for generating more energy than they used during this past year.
Community Investment
Bringing savings, discounts, & rebates
We have a number of clean energy programs that save Los Banos customers money on their bills.
Featured projects
PCE partners with the City of Los Banos on local clean energy projects that benefit the community. From solar on public facilities to upgrading city buildings with high-efficiency air conditioning systems, these projects reduce energy costs, create local jobs, and enhance sustainability. By working together, we’re creating a healthy community and supporting economic growth and energy resilience for Los Banos.
Community Center goes solar
Solar carports have been built at the Los Banos Community Center that are expected to save the City more than $1 million over the lifetime of the equipment. This project, part of Peninsula Clean Energy’s Government Solar Program, required no upfront costs to the City and used union labor for construction. It will begin operations in 2025.
Los Banos Wright Solar Project
This large renewable energy installation was built for PCE right outside of Los Banos. The solar facility was constructed by Swinerton Renewable Energy with roughly 400 union workers from the surrounding areas that were hired as part of a five-union project labor agreement.
Los Banos FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The City of Los Banos was part of a feasibility study, which evaluated the economic and environmental viability of forming a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) agency. The study provided proof that the City of Los Banos would benefit from enrolling with Peninsula Clean Energy to give the City local control over their energy. The focus behind enrollment was reducing energy cost, procuring renewable energy at competitive prices, and offering programs with incentives for electric vehicles (EV), charging, and energy efficiency upgrades.
Peninsula Clean Energy is your community partner that provides clean energy at lower rates.
Peninsula Clean Energy is not an extra charge on your bill. You now pay PG&E for electricity distribution and Peninsula Clean Energy for electricity generation. Peninsula Clean Energy gives you at least a 5% discount on generation rates compared to what you would have paid PG&E. The average Los Banos household saves about $50/year with this automatic discount.
PG&E’s rates increased in 2024 due to inflation and wildfire mitigation projects. As a Peninsula Clean Energy customer, you are saving an average of 5%-8% monthly. Customers’ bills may vary based on energy usage.
Need help paying for your PG&E bill? Here are programs that can help.
The Los Banos City Council learned about the benefits of enrolling, including lower energy costs and access to incentives and rebates for energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles (EV).
Yes, Peninsula Clean Energy’s rates are lower than PG&E’s. We offer monthly billing to help reduce true-up bills. PCE solar customers save money over the course of the year. If you’re one of the millions who are already enjoying the benefits of free, clean, and renewable energy from your solar panels and/or batteries, we can help you get even more out of your setup.
Although your monthly bill may initially seem higher, you are actually saving money over the course of the year with Peninsula Clean Energy. We bill monthly in order to offset any costs in future months, whereas PG&E conducts an annual true-up. If you’re one of the millions who are already enjoying the benefits of free, clean, and renewable energy from your solar panels and/or batteries, we can help you get even more out of your setup.
