How does Direct Access work?
Most SCE customers receive bundled service from SCE for electric supply, transmission and distribution services. Business customers who are accepted into the DA program can choose to purchase their power from a qualified Electric Service Provider (ESP) other than SCE. This may enable the customer to obtain power at a lower price. SCE would continue to deliver the electricity through its transmission and distribution network.
Is Direct Access a New Program?
No, DA has been around in California since 1998; it was enacted as part of energy deregulation. The program was suspended in 2001, after the Western power crisis, and no new customers were allowed to sign up. In April 2010, after passage of Senate Bill 695 , partial reopening of the program allowed limited DA for new non-residential customers.
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