Driving Action for Energy Democracy & Ratepayer Rights
Our member-led campaigns create a unified voice working to dismantle outdated utility monopolies and build a democratized energy system.
Urgent Mobilizations, Action Alerts, and Community-Driven Initiatives
When utility monopolies attempt to strip power from local communities or force unjust rate hikes onto working families, CACE moves quickly, translating policy analysis into direct action that meets regulatory deadlines head-on.
Our initiatives bring together grassroots organizers, technical experts, and local leaders across California to defend solar, fight for grid equity, hold investor-owned utilities accountable, and advance community-controlled clean energy. Every initiative offers a direct way for you to act.
How You Can Act
Action Alerts & Urgent Mobilizations
Real-time petitions, public comment calls, and rapid responses.
When critical policy decisions unfold at the CPUC or in the State Legislature, immediate action can make the difference.
CACE responds with time-sensitive action alerts, online petitions, and coordinated mobilization pushes.
Our joint efforts include statewide partners like the Affordable Energy Campaign.
Rooftop Solar & Community Energy Defense
Protecting microgrids and self-generated solar energy.
Monopoly utilities continually attempt to weaken rooftop solar and local energy independence through punitive fees and reduced credits.
Our solar and local energy initiatives focus on defending Net Energy Metering, removing barriers to community microgrids, and ensuring that clean energy benefits remain accessible to renters, low-income families, and frontline communities.
Utility Accountability & Ratepayer Protection
Exposing profit-grabs, rate hikes, and market manipulation.
From rising electric bills and hidden fees to reckless grid regionalization and utility bailouts, CACE works to protect ratepayers from corporate exploitation.
Our initiatives focus on dismantling unfair fee structures, demanding transparency in grid operations, and advancing a power system that serves the public interest.
Grassroots Organizing & Coalition Growth
Empowering communities and building a unified movement.
To achieve true energy democracy, we must have power that flows from the ground up. CACE is focused on long-term movement building by connecting local activists, environmental justice groups, and everyday ratepayers.
Together with our coalition partners, we provide organizing infrastructure and educational tools to convert complex energy policies into cohesive community action.
Active Mobilizations & Past Actions
Your voice has power. Submit public comments, contact elected officials, sign petitions, and amplify call-to-action alerts across your networks. Your participation strengthens our collective, community effort.
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Stop PG&E Gouging All Californians to Extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
CACE Initiatives
Explore our archive of current and past initiatives, filled with background analysis and action guides created to help you stand up for local energy sovereignty and ratepayer protection in your community.
Stop PG&E Gouging All Californians to Extend Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
The CPUC Must Protect Ratepayers, Not Shareholders
Resume Opposition to Legislative Coup Against Community Choice (August 2019)
Roll Back the CPUC Attack on Our Communities (February 2019)
PCIA: Oppose CPUC Undermining of Community Choice
