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Chico Residents Could Save 10% on Electricity | Chico News

Chico residents could slash their electricity bills by up to 10% starting October 27, thanks to a new non-profit energy provider, Pioneer Community Energy. While you’ll still get your bill from PG&E — split into power costs from Pioneer and delivery fees from PG&E — the move offers potential savings by cutting out middleman markups. Approved by city council in early 2025 and cleared by state regulators in June, this community choice aggregation program is part of a broader regional shift, with Oroville, Paradise, and other Butte County areas also set to join by the same date. It’s a smart…

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