Orange County Power Authority

What Orange County Power Authority does

Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is a not-for-profit public agency and Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) that procures renewable electricity generation on behalf of residential and commercial customers in member cities of Orange County, California. Founded on February 9, 2021 and launched commercially in April 2022, OCPA operates under California's CCA framework, controlling the generation portion of customer electricity bills (approximately 30%) while Southern California Edison handles transmission, distribution, and billing (approximately 70%). Customers in member cities are automatically enrolled at service launch but may opt out to SCE at any time without penalty. OCPA currently serves more than 175,000 customers across Buena Park, Fullerton, and Irvine, with Fountain Valley announced as a forthcoming member community after the 2024 exit of Huntington Beach.

OCPA's core products are three residential and commercial electricity plans: Basic Choice (delivering 44-47% renewable energy at 3% below SCE rates), Smart Choice (more renewable content at Basic plus 1 cent/kWh), and 100% Renewable Choice (full renewable content at Basic plus 1.5 cents/kWh). The portfolio extends to the Green P100NEER business recognition program, residential battery rebates, Net Energy Metering for solar customers (with a Net Compensation Rate 10% above SCE), the OCPA Marketplace for energy-efficient products (powered by EFI), the BioMAT bioenergy procurement program, an E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot, Bright Futures community grants, and forthcoming programs including the Green Discount (mid-2026) and Clean Energy Access Program (Q3 2026) targeting income-qualified customers. OCPA was recognized by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as the #2 CCA in the country for green power sales, and reported over 2 billion pounds of CO2 emissions reduced and $14.59 million in customer savings over its first two years.

The business model is a community-led, default-enrollment go-to-market in which OCPA monetizes electricity generation through recurring monthly charges collected via SCE's billing infrastructure, with surplus reinvested into community programs rather than returned to private shareholders. Pricing is structured as a subscription-style recurring revenue tied to kilowatt-hour consumption, with customer segments spanning residential households, commercial and industrial accounts, income-qualified CARE/FERA participants, and municipal/educational institutions. Marketing emphasizes environmental benefits, cost savings versus SCE, and community reinvestment, distributed through content marketing, social media (with multilingual content in seven languages), email newsletters, community events, and local partnerships.

Name

Orange County Power Authority

Legal name

Orange County Power Authority

Website

https://ocpower.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange County Power Authority is a not-for-profit public Community Choice Aggregator serving 175,000+ residential and commercial customers across Orange County, California cities by procuring renewable electricity generation while Southern California Edison handles transmission and delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Choice Aggregation / Retail Renewable Electricity Services

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) / Municipal Aggregation Retail Supply (EUAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aggregation Services (Load Aggregation, Community Choice, Buyer Pools) (EUAGAEAC), Retail & Community PPAs (Community Solar/Shared Renewables) (EUAGADAC), Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community choice aggregation
• Renewable energy services
• Electricity generation procurement
• Clean energy programs
• Retail electricity provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation Services: OCPA generates revenue through electricity generation charges to customers. The generation portion makes up approximately 30% of a customer's total electricity bill. OCPA procures clean electricity from renewable sources and passes it to customers at stable, transparent rates.
2. Delivery Charges (via SCE): While OCPA controls the generation portion (~30% of bill), Southern California Edison handles transmission and delivery infrastructure (~70% of bill). These delivery charges are set by SCE and passed through to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orange County Power Authority is a not-for-profit public agency that operates as a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), procuring renewable electricity from solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources and supplying it to residential and commercial customers in member Orange County cities. OCPA offers three core plans—Basic Choice (44-47% renewable at 3% below SCE rates), Smart Choice, and 100% Renewable Choice—with customers automatically enrolled by default and able to opt out at any time. Southern California Edison handles transmission, distribution, and billing on OCPA's behalf.

Product overview

Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is a not-for-profit public agency providing community choice aggregation energy services. The core offering consists of three renewable energy plans (Basic Choice at 44-47% renewable energy at 3% below SCE rates, Smart Choice with more renewable energy, and 100% Renewable Choice for maximum clean energy) for residential and commercial customers across member cities. The product portfolio extends to the Green P100NEER business recognition program, the OCPA Marketplace for energy-efficient products, various assistance programs (renter, income-qualified, bill payment), incentive programs (battery rebates, e-bike pilot), community grants, and upcoming programs including the Community Power Plan (2026), Green Discount Program (mid-2026), and Clean Energy Access Program (Q3 2026). OCPA currently serves Buena Park, Fullerton, Irvine, and Fountain Valley with renewable energy from solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Choice Plan Entry-level renewable energy plan delivering approximately 44-47% renewable content at 3% less than Southern California Edison's equivalent generation rate. Available to both residential and commercial customers in OCPA member cities.
• Smart Choice Plan Mid-tier renewable energy plan offering significantly more renewable energy than Basic Choice, priced at Basic Choice rate plus 1 cent per kWh. Available to residential and commercial customers.
• 100% Renewable Choice Plan Premium renewable energy plan delivering 100% renewable energy, priced at Basic Choice rate plus 1.5 cents per kWh. Businesses on this plan can join the Green P100NEER recognition program.
• Green P100NEER Program Recognition and ESG program for commercial customers enrolled in the 100% Renewable Choice plan. Provides marketing tools and recognition to share sustainability efforts with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Residential Battery Rebate Program Rebate program encouraging residential customers to install battery storage systems for energy resilience and load management during peak periods.
• OCPA Marketplace Online marketplace (powered by EFI) offering discounted energy-efficient products including LED bulbs, smart thermostats, power strips, home energy monitors, air conditioners, and air purifiers for OCPA customers.
• OCPA Incentive Finder Interactive tool helping customers discover and access available rebates, incentives, and programs for which they may be eligible.
• Renter Energy Efficiency Program Energy efficiency program designed for renter households who cannot make structural modifications to their homes.
• Solar / Net Energy Metering Program enabling customers with rooftop solar panel systems to receive credit for excess electricity generated and fed back to the grid. OCPA provides a Net Compensation Rate that is 10% higher than SCE's rate.
• Bill & Payment Assistance Programs helping customers manage and reduce their electricity bills through various assistance options.
• Income-Qualified Energy Programs Specialized programs for low-income customers including CARE and FERA program enrollment support, providing discounted rates and additional benefits.
• Community Grants (Bright Futures Grant Program) Grants supporting local community initiatives including the Bright Futures Grant program funding educational and environmental projects in member cities (e.g., Fullerton School District Tiny Home Project, Buena Park Middle School FFA Ag Center).
• Offers & Rebates Various rebates and special offers for customers to reduce energy costs and upgrade to efficient equipment.
• E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program Pilot program providing vouchers for electric bicycles at reduced cost ($600 standard, $1,500 income-qualified for CARE/FERA) with mandatory safety training. Implemented in partnership with local bike shops (Buena Park Bicycles, Fullerton Bicycles, Irvine Bicycles, Trails End Cycling Center).
• BioMAT Program Procurement program enabling small energy generators (under 5 MW) in OCPA member cities to produce and sell renewable bioenergy to OCPA. Covers biogas, agricultural bioenergy, and forest management bioenergy categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 billion+ lbs CO2 reduced, equivalent to 221,000+ gas-powered vehicles removed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OC Goes SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOC Goes Solar is a nonprofit organization working to make clean energy accessible, equitable, and affordable for all Orange County residents, particularly in low-income and underserved communities. OCPA partners with OC Goes Solar to promote the SOMAH program (Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing) and raise awareness about solar energy benefits. OC Goes Solar also conducts educational sessions with students on solar energy benefits as part of OCPA-funded projects like the Fullerton School District Tiny Home Project.
• SOMAH (Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOMAH is a $100 million program helping affordable housing residents access clean energy and reduce bill costs. OCPA is an active supporter promoting awareness and facilitating community engagement. The program helps narrow equity and access gaps for solar adoption, though building owner participation has been limited.
• California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)coreOthersOCPA participates in CPUC-facilitated programs including the BioMAT (Bioenergy Market Adjusting Tariff) program for small renewable energy generators less than 5 MW. CPUC also oversees rate changes, PCIA calculations, and regulatory framework affecting CCA operations.
• BioMAT Program ParticipantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall energy generators (under 5 MW) located in OCPA member cities can participate in the BioMAT program to generate revenue by producing renewable energy for OCPA to purchase. Categories include biogas from wastewater treatment, dairy/agricultural bioenergy, and sustainable forest management byproducts.
• Buena Park Bicycles, Fullerton Bicycles, Irvine Bicycles, Trails End Cycling CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bike shops participating in OCPA's E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program where customers redeem $600 vouchers (or $1,500 for income-qualified) for electric bicycles. These shops also offer in-person e-bike safety training sessions.
• Southern California Edison (SCE)coreOthersSCE handles all transmission, distribution, and delivery infrastructure for OCPA customers. SCE also handles billing, collecting OCPA generation charges along with their delivery charges. OCPA does not control the delivery portion (~70%) of customer bills.
• Fullerton School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFullerton Education Foundation and Fullerton School District received Bright Futures Grants from OCPA for the Tiny Home Project at Nicolas Junior High School, including solar panel installations on the 192-sq-ft tiny homes for families experiencing housing insecurity.
• Buena Park Middle School FFA ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuena Park Middle School's Future Farmers of America program received a Bright Futures Grant from OCPA to build an Ag Center featuring solar-powered irrigation, chicken coop with solar door, and pollinator gardens. Students learned renewable energy technology while growing produce.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CleanPowerSF: San Francisco's Community Choice Aggregator offering residential and commercial customers cleaner electricity at competitive rates versus PG&E. Directly comparable as a California municipal CCA using the same default-enrollment, opt-out model and relying on an incumbent IOU for delivery.
• MCE Clean Energy: Marin Clean Energy (MCE) is one of the largest and longest-running California CCAs serving Marin, Napa, Contra Costa, and Solano counties with tiered renewable plans. Directly comparable CCA with similar tiered renewable product structure (Basic Choice / 100% renewable) and IOU partnership model (with PG&E).
• Sonoma Clean Power: Sonoma Clean Power is a California not-for-profit CCA serving Sonoma and Mendocino counties with renewable generation options. Directly comparable as a public, not-for-profit CCA offering tiered renewable plans (EverGreen to 100% renewable) while relying on PG&E for delivery.
• Silicon Valley Clean Energy: Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is a community-owned CCA serving Santa Clara County cities with renewable electricity options. Directly comparable not-for-profit CCA operating under California's default-enrollment / opt-out framework with PG&E as the IOU delivery partner.
• Ava Community Energy: Ava Community Energy (formerly East Bay Community Energy) is a California CCA serving Alameda County cities with tiered renewable plans. Directly comparable as a not-for-profit CCA with a similar Basic/100% renewable product structure, relying on PG&E for delivery infrastructure.
• San Diego Community Power: San Diego Community Power (SDCP) is a not-for-profit CCA serving the City of San Diego and surrounding communities with renewable electricity supply. Directly comparable California CCA with default-enrollment and renewable tiering, partnered with SDG&E for delivery.
• Peninsula Clean Energy: Peninsula Clean Energy is a California not-for-profit CCA serving San Mateo County with renewable electricity options including 100% renewable products. Directly comparable CCA structure and product set with PG&E as the incumbent delivery partner.
• Valley Clean Energy: Valley Clean Energy is a not-for-profit CCA serving Yolo County and parts of Sacramento County with renewable generation. Directly comparable as a small-scale California CCA with tiered renewable plans (SolarChoice) and default-enrollment / opt-out structure.
• Clean Energy Alliance: Clean Energy Alliance is a California CCA serving the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista in San Diego County. Directly comparable California CCA offering tiered renewable plans (ECOplus to 100% renewable) through the SDG&E delivery system.
• Lancaster Choice Energy: Lancaster Choice Energy was California's first city-operated CCA, formed in 2015 to serve Lancaster customers with renewable options via SCE infrastructure. Directly comparable as a small California CCA using the same default-enrollment CCA model and SCE as the IOU delivery partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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