December 1, 2022

December Energy Cost Adjustment

Global energy demand continues to remain high, and higher demand is keeping market energy prices trending higher than historical averages.  Even though the Lodi Energy Center continues to perform well, plant revenues offset only a portion of Lodi’s higher energy supply costs. As expected, winter energy consumption is lower and combined with higher energy costs, leads to a higher ECA. The December ECA is 5.56 cents/kWh. 

During this holiday season, we encourage customers to use LED vs. older, less efficient lighting and consider using smart plugs and placing holiday lights on a timer.

Customers can take advantage of a number of payment assistance programs to reduce the financial impact associated with increasing monthly utility bills. For eligibility and information on these programs, please visit www.lodielectric.com. If you are having trouble paying your electric bill, there are options available to you. For more information on paying your bill and payment plan options, please call 333-6717 or email: customerservice@lodi.gov. 

Dedication Ceremony

Please join us for the dedication ceremony of the Firefighter Memorial on December 14, 2022 at 11am at Station 1 (210 W. Wlm Street, Lodi)

Our firefighters, along with the Lodi Fire Foundation, raised funds to install a memorial at Station 1, which consists of a bronze statue on a concrete pedestal, engraved with four names of Lodi Fire Fighters who have passed away after battling cancer.

Great work by our Public Works Staff

We received a voicemail from a local business owner thanking our team for quickly responding and cleaning up graffiti that was done on the wall of her building.

Veteran's Stand Down Event

Veterans from San Joaquin and surrounding counties visited Stockton on November 22 to attend the ‘Stand Down’ event at the Memorial Civic Auditorium.

The event, which also included a job fair, helped connect more than 300 veterans and their families with resources and services such as housing, employment, legal services, health checkups, mental health information, disability services, and more.

HR staff from the City attended the event, along with Lodi Police Officer Juan Ortega.

Memorial Plaque for former Recreation Superintendent Marilyn Field

On November 17th Tree Lodi and Parks staff planted (2) trees and installed a memorial plaque in memory of past Recreation Superintendent Marilyn Field. Marilyn led the way in creating, establishing and improving the activities that made the Parks and Recreation Department an essential community service. Marilyn always was kind, spread enthusiasm and mentored so many people who went on to have careers in parks and recreation.

Antelope Solar Farm

In 2017, Lodi City Council approved a power purchase agreement with the NCPA to procure renewable energy from Antelope Expansion 1B Solar Project for a 20-year delivery term. Antelope Solar Farm, located in Los Angeles County, has a total capacity of 17 mega watts. Lodi's share is 10 mega watts (59%). It will provide approximately 30,000 MWh of energy to Lodi annually, which can supply approximately 7% of Lodi’s total energy usage. Solar energy will provide capacity attributes and renewable energy credits in addition to carbon-free energy.