Summary
San Leandro residents have been defaulted into 100% renewable electricity since 2022, but the city council has acted to shift the default back to the cheaper Bright Choice product around 2027 — saving households roughly $5–10 a month while lowering the renewable mix.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $80–100 a year in savings for typical residential customers on the cheaper default.
Households watching their PG&E bills, especially lower-income customers.
Customers who value the 100% renewable default but don't opt back in.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - SPECIAL MEETING AND CLOSED SESSIONCouncilmember Boldt may participate via teleconference from 1000 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 2001. (Grand Hyatt Washington Business Center) - Oct 19, 2026
San Leandro residents have been defaulted into 100% renewable electricity since 2022, but the city council has acted to shift the default back to the cheaper Bright Choice product around 2027 — saving households roughly $5–10 a month while lowering the renewable mix.
City Council - REGULAR MEETING - Apr 6, 2026
The council successfully voted to default customers to Ava Community Energy's cheaper Bright Choice power mix, saving residents money while keeping emissions low.
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