Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)

Expressed strong support for OCPA, emphasizing the benefits of energy choice and competition over traditional utility monopolies.

Encouraged the council to support OCPA to give residents alternative electricity provider options.

Spoke in favor of OCPA, noting that community choice aggregation offers local control and environmental benefits.

Urged the city to immediately exit OCPA due to higher rates, shrinking reserves, and potential financial liabilities.

Highlighted that other cities have rejected or left OCPA and advised Fountain Valley to begin the exit process.

Supported OCPA as a provider that brings market competition, efficiency, and clean energy options.

Supported OCPA for providing local community-based energy choice and reinvesting revenues locally.

Urged continued support for OCPA as a non-profit alternative promoting clean energy and future tech jobs.

Expressed concerns about electricity rates charged by the Orange County Power Authority compared to Southern California Edison and urged the city to review its participation.

Shared updates on OCPA programs, green prepayment bonds saving $25 million, renter energy efficiency programs, and upcoming community webinars.

Expressed concern over OCPA's higher electricity rates compared to Southern California Edison and urged the council to study withdrawing from the program.

Spoke against Fountain Valley joining OCPA, highlighting rising operating losses, depleted reserves, and higher rates compared to Southern California Edison.

Argued that renewable energy is cheaper on the open market and criticized OCPA's pricing structure and greenhouse gas emissions compared to Edison.

Presented data showing OCPA rate hikes and estimated increased costs for Fountain Valley residents and municipal facilities.

Urged the city to exit OCPA immediately, citing other cities that have withdrawn and warning of financial liabilities.

Warned that OCPA is gambling with public money and urged the city to reconsider participation.

Buena Park Council Member and OCPA Board Chair spoke in support of OCPA's local energy choice, stability, and community reinvestment grants.