Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice rates are set annually based on the projected cost of energy. The Palmdale City Council, which governs Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice, is committed to providing Palmdale residents, businesses, and organizations with cleaner energy at an affordable rate. Unlike the rates of the local investor-owned utility, which are set by the California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco, Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice rates are set right here in Palmdale at Palmdale City Hall. The public is welcome to attend the rate setting meetings and participate in the process.