• Santa Ana Businesses Could Save Thousands (And the Planet) With One Simple Switch

    Santa Ana Businesses Could Save Thousands (And the Planet) With One Simple Switch

    What if you could shrink your energy bill and your carbon footprint all at once, without changing a single lightbulb?

    If you’re a local business in Santa Ana, that’s not wishful thinking. That’s the opportunity being offered by the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). And if you haven’t heard of them yet, now’s the time to get familiar.

    We’re sharing this presentation from OCPA because it lays out exactly how their Community Choice Energy program is working for businesses like yours.

    So, What’s the Big Deal?

    Here’s the quick version: OCPA is a not-for-profit agency that gives cities and businesses a choice when it comes to where their energy comes from. It’s cleaner, more local, and often more affordable.

    Take their Basic Choice plan, for example, businesses on this plan saved more than $2.9 million in total compared to Southern California Edison’s equivalent rates. And large commercial users saw annual savings of over $1,000 without doing anything differently. Same lights. Same machines. Lower cost.

    It’s all in the OCPA presentation, and it’s worth a look.

    But It’s Not Just About the Bills

    Switching to OCPA helps you support more renewable energy at a faster pace than the big utilities. Their customers have already helped eliminate more than 2 billion pounds of carbon emissions. That’s the environmental equivalent of taking 221,000 gas-powered vehicles off the road.

    And because OCPA is not-for-profit, those savings get funneled back into local programs. Think EV charger rebates, free energy kits, commercial lighting and HVAC upgrades, and even microgrid support.

    Want to Stand Out?

    OCPA also launched a Green Pioneer program for local businesses. It comes with some great visibility: co-branded promotions, social shoutouts, and a slick window decal that tells your customers you’re part of the solution.

    Ready to Have a Say?

    They’re actively looking for business voices to help shape their Community Power Plan. You can guide how funds are used, what programs get launched, and where support is needed most. If you’ve ever wanted a seat at the table when it comes to energy planning, here’s your chance.

    Final Word

    We encourage all our members to review OCPA’s presentation and consider how this shift in energy choice could benefit your business.

    Questions? Visit ocpower.org to dive deeper or reach out directly to their team.

    Let’s stay informed. Let’s stay connected. And let’s keep moving Santa Ana forward.