Pioneer Community Energy is a community-owned provider of electricity that is now active in El Dorado County. Though electricity still travels through Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power lines, Pioneer Community Energy provides a choice in energy options. Pioneer provides a brief explanation of how it works. They provide details about different electricity rates, including their “Green100” option, which boasts 100% renewable energy production. Pioneer is managed by the Pioneer Board of Directors, with committees, meetings & agendas. Pioneer Community Energy offers a number of energy related programs for assistance to help customers. For questions or comments, read the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Pioneer directly at (844) 937-7466.

If you were automatically enrolled to become a Pioneer Community Energy customer and you prefer to remain a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customer, Pioneer provides a way to opt out of their services.

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The El Dorado Hills Area Planning Advisory Committee (APAC) was formed in 1981 to provide public input for the development of the County’s new area plan for El Dorado Hills and Salmon Falls. While APAC is only an advisory committee to the County, its recommendations make a difference by influencing land use projects. APAC submits reports, expresses support or disagreement with land use planning for the community. They provide a list of EDH related documents as part of projects being reviewed, upcoming events, and the latest APAC news.

The El Dorado Hills APAC membership is open to all EDH residents, and meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 7:00 PM, usually at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (CSD) Pavilion. To be placed on the monthly meeting agenda e-mail distribution list, or for questions and comments, contact EDH APAC at edhapc@gmail.com.

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Criminal behavior comes in many forms, and sometimes appears not to be criminal. Fraud, scams and identity theft are some crimes that may appear legitimate at first. Scams are often designed with the intention of looking legitimate. Some of the most common scams are: Work-at-Home, Fake Check, Vacation and Travel, or local online scams. Many scams rely on fraud as the primary tool of deception. El Dorado County provides 10 Ways You Can Avoid Fraud and a to-do list for victims of fraud. Identity theft tends to be the end result of scams and fraud, so El Dorado County also provides ideas to prevent identity theft. Contact the FBI, Fraud.org or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for more information, or to file a complaint.

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The Commission on Aging (COA) is an advisory committee to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and the Commission on Aging itself. They work with the Director of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to increase the standard of living for seniors. The COA promotes services to help seniors remain at home and prevent elder abuse. Examples of their work are the AAA Area Plan, the Senior Community Resource Guide and other Senior Services. Review meetings or contact the Commission on Aging directly at (530) 642-4833.

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The Caldor Fire recovery process has begun slowly. Many residents participated in the Consolidated Debris Removal Program by filling out a Right of Entry (ROE) form. Residents can track the progress of Caldor Fire debris removal as it begins moving through different phases. In addition, El Dorado County provides Weekly Status Reports regarding Caldor Fire recovery operations. U.S. Forest Service and CAL-FIRE also provide Caldor Fire recovery updates. For comments or questions about the Caldor Fire Recovery process, contact EDC Caldor Recovery at (530) 621-5101 or by email at edccaldorrecovery@edcgov.us.

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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is the primary electric utility company for many residents of El Dorado County. PG&E offers many rebates on energy efficient products (including generators) that may help increase the standard of living at a fraction of the cost. Rebates are provided for Multifamily Properties, Smart Thermostats and Back-Up Power. Visit the PG&E Marketplace to search and compare energy efficient products. The Qualified Products List (*.xlsx), Backup Power Generator And Portable Battery Qualified Products List (*.xlsx) and Residential Rebates Catalog (*.pdf) are also available. Read Frequently Asked Questions about PG&E rebates, begin Rebate Application or contact the Smarter Energy Line at (800) 933-9555 to complete the process over the phone. Options for Solar Power through PG&E are also provided as an alternative power generation source.

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