Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Membership
Summary
Numerous residents spoke during public comment urging the city to exit the OCPA due to cost and financial concerns, while supporters defended the program for providing clean energy choice.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential rate differences and contractual liabilities if the city decides to exit or remain in the clean energy program.
Residents seeking renewable energy choices and local control over power generation.
Ratepayers facing potential electricity price fluctuations.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Orange County Power Authority - Oct 5, 2026
The advisory committee will review the power source disclosure attestation for 2025, which details the types of energy generated and supplied to customers by the Orange County Power Authority.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
Numerous residents spoke during public comment urging the city to exit the OCPA due to cost and financial concerns, while supporters defended the program for providing clean energy choice.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Residents and council members debated the city's ongoing participation in the Orange County Power Authority, discussing electricity rates, financial reserves, and consumer opt-out options as the city prepares for its April 2027 launch.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
Residents during public comments urged the city council to immediately withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority, citing higher rates compared to Southern California Edison and potential financial liabilities.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
A resident during public comments urged the city council to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority due to upcoming rate hikes that will cost residents 12% to 16% more than Southern California Edison.
Orange County Power Authority - Mar 2, 2026
The advisory committee was scheduled to review ongoing updates regarding the Community Power Plan and related clean energy initiatives.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026
Numerous residents and former officials spoke out against Fountain Valley's planned October 2026 transition to the Orange County Power Authority, citing higher electricity rates and financial losses compared to Southern California Edison. Council members later announced plans to propose a six-month delay to April 2027.
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