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Resident urges Fountain Valley to consider withdrawing from Orange County Power Authority over higher rates
Summary
A local resident told the council that OCPA plans for 2026 will be 12–16% more expensive than Southern California Edison and urged the city to study withdrawing and to secure a written delay agreement to limit liabilities.
Vicky Johnson, a Fountain Valley resident speaking during public comment, urged the council to consider withdrawing from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) and to hold a study session on the issue after reviewing records she obtained via public records requests. Johnson told the council that, based on OCPA’s 2026 pricing, the community could face a 12–16% rate increase compared with Southern California Edison, which she estimated would add roughly $240–$350 per year to a typical resident’s bill and $350–$450 per year for an average business.
Johnson said conversations in Fountain Valley have considered delaying the OCPA service start from October to April 2027 but that her records request showed no formal agreement to effect such a delay. She asked the council to pursue a written agreement with OCPA to reduce liabilities and potential litigation and urged staff to explore withdrawal options and hold a study session so the city can reassess participation if and when OCPA prices fall below SCE.
The council did not take action on the request during the meeting; the item was presented as a public comment and Johnson asked that the council protect residents from higher rates by exploring withdrawal and contractual delay options.
