Publication: KPBS 

UCLA Expert: Stephanie Pincetl: California Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability 

Synopsis: KPBS reported on Imperial Beach resident confusion regarding the switch to community choice power. On a broader scale, this emphasizes the importance of clear explanation and communication between governments and communities.  

UCLA News: Pincetl offers her insight on government-citizen communication. “It’s really hard for local government to communicate to its constituents, even really, really good things for people … it’s important the communities making the switch know what the community utility is and their motivation.” 

Read more at KPBS.