Summary:
- The article discusses the creation of a new public utility in Northern California called East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), which aims to provide renewable energy options to residents and businesses in the region.
- EBCE is a community-based organization that will purchase and distribute electricity, allowing customers to choose between standard electricity or 100% renewable energy options.
- The article highlights the potential benefits of this new utility, including increased access to renewable energy, local control over energy decisions, and the ability to keep energy rates competitive with the existing private utility provider.