Oceanside to join Clean Energy Alliance

Oceanside will be the next new member of the Clean Energy Alliance, a group of North County cities that buy their power from sources other than the San Diego Gas & Electric Co.So far the alliance includes Solana Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad, San Marcos and Escondido. Vista is expected to formally approve its participation at a meeting June 28. San Clemente, an Orange County city served by SDG&E, also reportedly has discussed joining the CEA.“I’m actually very excited about the city of Oceanside entering the JPA,” said Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez. “We are looking at about a 2.8 percent per month rate savings for homeowners on the base charge.”The Oceanside City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday for a resolution to join the alliance, with Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez opposed. He expressed questions about the cost of renewable energy and the way it is purchased, which he…

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