Del Mar and Solana Beach residents have a chance to shape local energy policy through seven open seats on Clean Energy Alliance's Community Advisory Committee.
The nonprofit electricity provider is seeking residents and business owners to fill the seats, which represent Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Vista, Patch reported. Terms begin in 2027.
The committee advises Clean Energy Alliance's board of directors on operations and serves as a link between the board and the communities it serves. Clean Energy Alliance, or CEA, provides electricity to more than 255,000 customers across the seven cities.
Each member agency gets two appointees who serve staggered two-year terms, according to the CEA website. The Community Advisory Committee was established to provide feedback on CEA programs, act as a liaison between the board and the community and serve as a forum for community input.
Debra Schade, the committee's chair and Solana Beach representative, encouraged residents to apply.
"Serving on the Community Advisory Committee gives voice to our community," Schade said. She said local perspectives help ensure that priorities like affordability and sustainability remain central to the region's energy future.
How to apply
Applicants must live or own a business in the city they seek to represent. CEA will give preference to candidates with experience in electricity, community outreach or policy advocacy.
Applications are open through 5 p.m. Dec. 22. Applicants can download a form from the Clean Energy Alliance website and email the completed application and a current resume to [email protected].
The board is scheduled to vote on the appointments Jan. 28, 2027.
