+1,200 communities
have an active CCA program
40 million American residents and businesses benefit from CCA
CCA represents > 7% of the US residential power consumption
LEAN Energy US is the nation's premier hub for information, networking, data, and education on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) activities nationwide.
Community Choice Aggregation (a.k.a. CCA*) is a game-changing local energy model that allows municipalities, townships, and counties to aggregate the electricity demand of their communities. While utilities continue to deliver electricity and maintain grid infrastructure, CCAs take over the energy procurement function by purchasing and/or developing power on behalf of residents and businesses.
These programs have become so popular that participation in active CCA communities typically ranges between 85% and 95%. CCA is now one of the most powerful local policy tools local governments can use to drive energy independence, protect consumers, prioritize competitive pricing, and develop local economic benefits.
*The term “Community Choice Aggregation” is commonly used across the US, however, some states may refer to this model by "Community Choice Electricity", "Community Choice Energy", "Community Energy Aggregation", "Local Choice Energy", "Government Energy Aggregation", etc.
According to a recent study by NREL, CCA programs were the fifth largest procurement structure for U.S. voluntary green power in 2023 and represented approximately 60% of all green power customers.
How "Community Choice Aggregation" Works
benefitting from affordable rates, local control, cleaner energy
delivering energy, maintaining lines,
billing customers
buying and building electricity supply
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LEAN Energy US provides critical resources and expert guidance to a diverse network of local, state, and federal governments, commercial and nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals seeking to launch or expand CCA programs in their communities and states.
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