Opt Up to 100% Renewables - Bay Area SunShares

Opt Up to 100% Renewable Energy!

Renewable Energy for All

All Bay Area residents can choose to "Opt Up" and receive 100% renewable energy from your electricity provider! It only costs the average residential customer an additional $5-10 per month. 

How to Opt Up

Identify your energy provider

Find the provider for your area using the map below

Go to their website

Click on your enery provider's name to power your account with renewable energy

Fill out the form

Have your PG&E account number handy for this step!

Find Your Electricity Provider

Bay Area residents can opt up from PG&E or your local CCA (Community Choice Aggregator). Identify your provider and click the link below to start exploring your options!Clean Power SF: San Francisco City and County
East Bay Community Energy: Alameda County
MCE: Marin County, Napa County, unincorporated Contra Costa County, Benicia, Concord, Danville, EL Cerrito, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Pinole, Pittsburg, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek
Peninsula Clean Energy: San Mateo County
PG&E Solar Choice: All Bay Area
San Jose Clean Energy: City of San Jose
Silicon Valley Clean Energy: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, and unincorporated Santa Clara County
Sonoma Clean Power: Cloverdale, Cotati, Fort Bragg, Petaluma, Point Arena, Rohnert Park, Santa Rose, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Willits and the Town of Windsor, and the counties of Sonoma and Mendocino

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Opt Up?

When you opt up, you're supporting clean energy generation in California. Your home will be powered by 100% renewable electricity, meaning that there's no greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) associated with your electricity use. 

What is a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA)?

Local governments all over California have established Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs. These not-for-profit organizations allow local communities to control how their electricity is sourced. Look at your PG&E bill to see if you are a CCA customer (it will be a line item for your electric service). See the map above or click here to view a list of all the CCAs in California and learn more.

Can I Opt Up through PG&E?

Yes. PG&E offers a “Solar Choice” upgrade option to its customers.

How much does Opting Up cost?

Cost varies by energy usage, but for the average Bay Area residential customer upgrading to 100% renewable energy costs about $5-10 per month!