Let’s Build the Future of Clean Energy

Help Shape the Future of OCPA's Community Programs

OCPA is looking to the future—and we need your input! We’re inviting you, our customers, to share what matters most when it comes to the energy you receive and the environmental changes affecting your community.

Your feedback will help shape our Community Power Plan, ensuring that future programs align with the unique needs of our member communities while advancing sustainability, energy independence, and cost savings.

Bonus: Complete the brief online survey by August 31 and you can enter for a chance to win a $250 gift card! Congratulations to our first $250 winner, Irvine resident Charles Ko!

Take the Survey Today »

New Rebates for EV Chargers and Solar Battery Storage

OCPA is reinvesting $250,000 in rebate programs to help customers purchase EV chargers and home solar battery storage systems.

Now Available: Charge@Home EV Charger Rebates

Get up to a $1,000 rebate for residential Level 2, hard-wired EV charger purchased through the OCPA Marketplace. Most chargers range from $500-$700, making them no-cost to customers after the rebate.

To find a certified electrician to install your new EV charger, visit the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP).

Coming July 2025: Solar Battery Storage Rebates

This program will offer customers a $1,000 rebate for installing rooftop solar with battery storage or for adding standalone battery storage at home. More details will be available soon at ocpower.org

OCPA's Energy Efficiency Kit Saves Customers Energy and Money

Simple changes, from LED lightbulbs to smart plugs and weatherstripping, can make a big impact in both saving energy and money. That’s why OCPA created the Energy Efficiency Kit, available through the OCPA Marketplace at no cost for OCPA customers!

Get Your Kit While Supplies Last »

Procurement Masterclass: Comprehensive Guide to Applying for Agency Contracts

OCPA will be featured in an upcoming series hosted by the Pacific Asian Consortium Employment (PACE-LA). The four-part masterclass is designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed at identifying and applying for procurement opportunities, including with Orange County Power Authority!

Gain tools, insights, and support through this series, taking place on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in July:

July 1 – Introduction to Procurement (featuring OCPA Managing Analyst Saul Viramontes!)
July 8 – Creating Capability Statements
July 15 – Introduction to Certifications
July 22 – Working on Bid Proposals

PACE-LA is a nonprofit supporting underserved businesses through public/private funding and economic development grants.

OCPA Unplugged - How Does OCPA Work?

Still getting questions about what happens to the renewable energy OCPA purchases on your behalf? OCPA Board Chair and Buena Park Councilmember Susan Sonne breaks it down in this short, shareable video!

She explains the role of community energy—and by community, we mean YOU too!—in greening the grid and supporting clean power.

Watch and Share the Video »

Meet Our Newest Green P100NEER: Coyote HIlls Ophthalmology

We’re proud to introduce our newest Green P100NEER choosing 100% renewable energy for their business—Coyote Hills Ophthalmology in Fullerton!

Dr. Diana Lee of Coyote Hills knows that environmental and human health are deeply connected—and by choosing clean energy, she’s helping reduce the very conditions she treats in her patients.

“It’s about treating today’s concerns, while protecting future generations,” Dr. Lee said in a recent Instagram reel. “You’re not only investing in cleaner air and a healthier planet, but you are also joining a network of forward-thinking businesses who care about the legacy they leave behind.”

Join Dr. Lee and our other Green P100NEERS in showing how local businesses can lead the way in clean energy!

Become a Green P100NEER »

The CalCCA Conference Hosted in Irvine

From April 28–30, more than 870 community energy leaders came to Irvine for the 2025 California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) Annual Conference. OCPA is proud to have helped bring this event to Orange County!

Under the theme “Powerful Together,” the conference hosted community energy providers, regulators, policymakers, and partners from across the state to share strategies for advancing clean energy and local power.

OCPA Vice Chair James Mai delivered opening remarks at the three-day conference – and OCPA Chair Susan Sonne moderated a lively panel discussing civics and legacy. The conference contributed over $800,000 in local economic impact!