OCPA is celebrating two years of service because of you
Introducing Our First Sustainability Champion
We are honored to recognize Susan Eaton as our inaugural Sustainability Champion! Susan has passionately championed environmental causes in Orange County since the 1970s and has dedicated her life to groups like the Sierra Club, United Nations Association OC, and also started an organization called Orange County for Climate Action. She was one of the first supporters of community choice energy, and publicly advocated for the founding of OCPA in our first member cities. Susan’s dedication to sustainability inspires us all. Thank you for your stewardship and advocacy, Susan!
Meet our 2024 Bright Futures Grant Recipients
Congratulations to this year’s Bright Futures Grants recipients: Buena Park Middle School Future Farmers of America, Cool OC, Girl Scouts of Orange County, OC Goes Solar, and the Dragon Kim Foundation. These groups are engaging in innovative renewable energy education throughout our member communities, and we are proud to support their projects. Together, we’re helping to power a more sustainable future—one bright idea at a time!
Score Some Fun with Orange County Soccer Club on October 9
Kick, pass, GOOOOAL! OCPA is excited to sponsor the Orange County Soccer Club by inviting our customers to join us on October 9 for the match-up against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks. The club is one of our 100% renewable energy customers and a Green P100NEER leading the way among sports facilities committed to carbon reduction. Through this partnership, OCPA customers can score discounted tickets to upcoming matches. See you there!
Sparking Local Impact Through a New Grant Opportunity
OCPA and Calpine Community Energy have teamed up to offer grants of up to $30,000 to local nonprofits advancing clean energy usage and generation, green job training, environmental education and stewardship, and energy equity in our member communities. Apply by November 15 to make an impact—grants will be awarded by January 2025!
Happy Community Member Receives Voucher Through E-bike Safety and Incentive Program
How We're Working to Make Clean Energy More Affordable
It’s not just your imagination. California electricity bills have gone up for everyone due to higher transmission and distribution costs. While OCPA does not control these costs, we understand the financial strain and are committed to helping lower monthly electric bills for our customers both now and over the long term. We’re proud to be one of California’s 25 community energy providers who saved customers an estimated $760 million last year compared to the investor-owned utilities.
What exactly does a Director of Power Resources do and how is it helping OCPA and its customers transition to a clean energy future? Get the scoop from our Director of Power Resources Louis Ting, who breaks down his role and broader industry experience, and offers a preview of what lies next in OCPA’s ever-growing renewable power portfolio.
The new 4th Generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat is available in the OCPA Marketplace! Our customers can save up to $82 off retail pricing to make their homes smarter and more energy-efficient. This clever thermostat includes more advanced features, a temperature sensor and a 60% larger display.
