The Orange County Power Authority’s new E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program is aimed at promoting safe e-bike usage among our valued customers aged 18 and above. This initiative provides participants with the opportunity to obtain an electric bicycle and helmet at a significantly reduced cost through a voucher system redeemable at local bike shops. Ensuring […]
We’re excited to give our customers an opportunity to win an e-bike! Customers from Buena Park, Fullerton and Irvine who sign up to receive our newsletter in the months of May and June will be automatically entered into the drawing for a brand new Electra Townie Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru E-bike. The last day to […]
By Richelle Tanner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Program Director of Environmental Science & Policy at Chapman University Community choice aggregation agencies like the Orange County Power Authority can provide many benefits for residents and businesses, including more equity in preserving our environment, mitigating climate change, and offering clean power at competitive rates. But if the […]
Recognition from National Renewable Energy Laboratory illustrates tremendous impact in first year of service IRVINE, Calif. (November 16, 2023) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) has been recognized as one of the top U.S. green power providers by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). In just its first year in operation, OCPA is already one […]
OCPA can help make green the new black. Most of us are well familiar with Black Friday but have you heard of its sustainable alternative Green Friday? Like its counterpart, Green Friday is also a prime opportunity the day after Thanksgiving to get a great deal on a wide range of consumer products – with […]
OCPA recruits team members with government, financial and renewable energy experience IRVINE, Calif. (November 14, 2023) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced the hiring of four new team members adding to the organization’s experience in local government, financial and sustainability sectors. “Building our team in core capabilities and expertise is a sign of our […]
Q: The City of Buena Park is of course one of the founding members of OCPA, but it also is the first city to choose 100% renewable energy as its default electricity plan. Why is that important, both as a direct benefit to your community but also as a model for others to follow? One […]
Ayn Craciun is a policy manager at Climate Action Campaign Orange County, a local grassroots organization with a mission to stop the climate crisis through effective policy action. How do you feel about where Orange County Power Authority is now that we’ve reached a one-year anniversary milestone of providing renewable energy to residential customers? We […]
The U.S. has acknowledged every first Wednesday in October since 2016 as a day to celebrate energy efficiency: an affordable, simple and powerful way we can all band together to combat climate change. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has estimated that easily implemented efficiency improvements could cut U.S. energy use in half by […]
IRVINE, Calif. (September 25, 2023) – The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) – a community energy provider – announced today four recipients of its first Bright Futures Grants, which provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and educators in their efforts to educate communities on the benefits of renewable energy and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). Funds […]
Linda Kraemer is a longtime leading local and regional environmental advocate, including serving as chair of the Climate Reality Project, Orange County. Her passion and influence was instrumental in advocating for the launch of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). We chatted with Linda on why she is so excited about the future of OCPA […]
The Orange County Power Authority is offering customers a clean energy solution and an exclusive offer from OhmConnect. OCPA has established a partnership with OhmConnect to provide another sustainable way to use energy that also helps you lower your electricity bill and earn rewards at the same time. OhmConnect is a free service that rewards California […]
OCPA continues to recruit and develop team members with Community Choice Aggregation experience IRVINE, Calif. (July 19, 2023) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced the hiring of its first energy programs analyst, Patty Cruz, whose role will be focused on expanding energy program offerings – such as customer rebates, incentives and savings tools. “Patty’s […]
What inspired you to get involved in the renewable energy movement? I am a climate change professor at the University of California, Irvine, so I teach my students about climate change and how little time we have left to address it. I saw that my students were becoming increasingly distressed about the situation and I […]
Recently, Orange County Power Authority entered into a severance agreement with Brian Probolsky, OCPA’s former CEO. Mr. Probolsky’s employment agreement provided for a severance payment. OCPA included an increased severance payment amount because Mr. Probolsky asserted that he believed he may have legal claims arising from his employment. Although the Board of Directors does not […]
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to organizations with the most creative and innovative approaches The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) – a community energy provider – announced that it is now accepting grant applications from non-profits, schools, and educators for the Bright Futures Grant, a funding opportunity aimed at supporting local […]
Fred Jung, Orange County Power Authority Chair We are deeply disappointed with the reckless action the Huntington Beach City Council has taken to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). Not only does this eliminate the opportunity for Huntington Beach to take bold steps against climate change, it strips away renewable energy choice from […]
Today, the Orange County Power Authority Board met in closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO, while we continue the executive search process for the next CEO. The Board has selected Joe Mosca, Director of Communications and External Affairs, to step in as the interim CEO effective June 1, 2023. Joe is […]
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This month marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of commercial and municipal service. Our member cities – Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine – are leading the charge, choosing to invest in renewable energy to power their city facilities and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. And businesses are following their lead. With an […]
Community choice energy provider is financially strong as it nears the first anniversary of commercial service Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced today that its mid-year budget update projected a healthy contribution to reserves of $41 million – an increase of $36.3 million from the $4.7 million previously projected in its FY 2022-23 budget that […]
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) respects the role of the California State Auditor in ensuring that government and public agencies provide efficient and high-quality services in a transparent manner. The State Auditor found OCPA to be fully transparent with its finances by posting budgets, treasurer reports, and audited financial statements on its website. The […]
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The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Board of Directors recently elected Fred Jung to serve as its new Chair. Jung, who also serves as the Mayor of Fullerton, takes over during a pivotal time for the public agency. Over the past year, OCPA has taken significant strides forward, albeit with some growing pains along the […]
If you are passionate about addressing climate change and want to be part of a new movement to bring more renewable energy to our community, the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) needs you! As a volunteer CAC member, you’ll work alongside neighbors to help shape the future of Orange County’s community […]
IRVINE, Cailf. (January 26, 2023) – If you are passionate about addressing climate change and want to be part of a new movement to bring more renewable energy to our community, the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) needs you! As a volunteer CAC member, you’ll work alongside neighbors to help shape […]
IRVINE, Calif. (January 17, 2023) – The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) swore in its new Board of Directors during its January 17, 2023 meeting. Board members include: The Board of Directors selected Fred Jung to serve as Chair and Kathleen Treseder as Vice Chair. “Orange County Power Authority is addressing climate change and building […]
There have been a number of stories in the news about Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) lately and we want to provide some context for those of you following our mission to bring renewable energy to Orange County communities for a healthier more resilient future. More than a year ago, member cities of Buena Park, […]
Joe Mosca Brings More Than a Decade of Energy Industry Experience to Orange County’s Community Choice Energy Provider IRVNE, Calif. (December 16, 2022) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced today the hiring of Joe Mosca as its Director of Communications and External Affairs. Mosca was a founding member of San Diego Community Power – […]
In a recent audit of the Orange County Power Authority’s (OCPA) financial statements, Pisenti and Brinker, LLP – an accounting firm with deep expertise and experience in Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) audits – reported that OCPA’s financial statements are fairly, materially, and appropriately presented with no recommendations for changes needed. OCPA is operating appropriately and […]
Less than a year into providing renewable energy to business and residential customers in Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Irvine and Fullerton, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced that beginning in mid-January 2023, its Basic Choice electricity generation rates will be cheaper than Southern California Edison’s (SCE) equivalent generation rates. The costs of energy are rising […]
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You Are What You Breathe: Cleaner Energy = Cleaner Air Did you know there are health benefits to transitioning to renewable energy you may not have considered? For one thing, you can literally breathe easier knowing that you are using renewable energy. That’s because adopting renewables can reduce dependence on fossil fuel-burning power plants that […]
Besides being a rock-n-roll legend, Bob Dylan might have been a clairvoyant too. When he penned his famous song, “Blowin’ in the Wind” back in ‘62, and wrote, “the answers my friend are blowin’ in the wind,” he had no idea he was also scripting the playbook for the future of energy. Wind. It’s free, […]
Stay aware. It’s not easy when we’re so busy staying busy. But parents know. They know if we don’t stop to think about our actions, we pay with consequences. Take for instance, Mother Earth. We’ve done our part as humans to cause irreparable harm. The consequences are playing out right before us with cataclysmic climate […]
For the first time in Orange County history, energy customers have a choice in how their power is sourced — a big move forward in helping to preserve valuable resources and create a more sustainable future. Residential customers in Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine can now access the benefits of Community Choice Energy through […]
Residents in Four Orange County Cities Now Have Access to Community Choice Energy IRVINE, Calif. (October 1, 2022) – The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) today announced that it has launched residential service in the cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine to nearly 800,000 residents – offering customers a choice in how […]
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Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced the success of its first full quarter of providing commercial service. For the year ended June 30, 2022, OCPA’s net position is over $1.6 million, with $21.5 million in available working capital. This is $2.3 million, or 333% higher, than projected in its mid-year budget. Commercial customers are choosing […]
FACT: Energy choice benefits local communities and future generations. Before OCPA, businesses and residential customers did not have the choice of a community energy provider. OCPA gives local communities the power to make choices about renewable energy content, allowing us to create a more sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. FACT: Customers are automatically […]
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With a full year of operating as a not-for-profit public agency and successful launch of commercial service, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) presented a positive forecast and announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 balanced budget at its June 29 meeting, with expected revenues of $301.8 million and expenditures of […]
IRVINE, Calif. (June 14, 2022) – Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced today the hiring of Owen Lee, Controller; Susan Davison, Data Analyst; Steven Halligan, Management Analyst; and Andrea Warner and Andrew Di Giovanna, Business Relationship Managers. “The combined wealth of community choice energy (CCE), financial management and stakeholder outreach experience these professionals bring is […]
More than 38,000 Orange County business accounts will now have access to renewable energy IRVINE, Calif. (March 31, 2022) – The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) today announced it begins service tomorrow by delivering energy choice to more than 38,000 business accounts across the cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine. OCPA’s 3-tier […]
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IRVINE, California – The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) and Poseidon Water entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to work together toward making the Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Facility the first desalination plant in the western hemisphere to be powered entirely by renewable energy. Poseidon’s proposed desalination project in Huntington Beach requires an […]
