June 15, 2023
Media Statement
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 believe that Mr. Probolsky had viable legal claims, this additional severance amount allows OCPA and Mr. Probolsky to settle those claims without resorting to time consuming and expensive litigation and permits both parties to move forward.
The Board determined that it was in the best interests of the organization to amicably resolve any issues with Mr. Probolsky to avoid possible distractions from its mission to bring more renewable energy at competitive rates to Orange County.
About Orange County Power Authority
The Orange County Power Authority is a not-for-profit public agency that offers clean power at competitive rates, significantly reducing energy-related greenhouse emissions and enabling reinvestment in local energy programs. To learn more, visit www.ocpower.org.
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