Community renewable programs
Find out which program is best for you
Purchase up to 100% of your electricity from a community renewable program generating renewable power within California, without needing to install private rooftop solar panels. There are two programs to choose from: PG&E's Solar Choice or Regional Renewable Choice. Review your options to choose the best one for you.
Compare the programs
Review program details
Find out how the programs work and how to enroll in each.
Solar Choice
- Understand the program and the costs.
Use the Solar Choice rate calculator. - Find out where the energy comes from.
Visit the energy sources map. - Are you a renewable developer?
Find out more about our Solar Choice solicitations.
Regional Renewable Choice
- Understand the program and costs.
Visit Regional Renewable Choice. - Review currently available projects.
Locate a project and contact the developer. - Are you a renewable developer?
Learn more about Regional Renewable solicitations.
Ready to enroll?
Solar Choice
Join the solar movement. You can elect to purchase solar energy to match either 50% or 100% of your energy use. Enrollment is easy – sign in to your PG&E online account or call us at 1-877-743-8429.
Residential enrollment in Solar Choice is on hold pending California Public Utility Commission action on PG&E’s Emergency Petition for Modification (PFM). Residential customers attempting to enroll will be placed on a waitlist for future enrollment. Nonresidential capacity in the program is full and customers are being waitlisted for future enrollment if capacity becomes available.
Regional Renewable Choice
Support renewable energy. You can enroll by locating a project and contacting the developer. You'll be able to contract directly with the developer for a desired amount of renewable energy that's between 25% and 100% of your annual energy usage.
Green–e Energy certification
PG&E's Solar Choice and Regional Renewable Choice programs are Green-e Energy certified and meet the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions.
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