Parts of California · Bill credit
Clean Energy Access Program
Run by Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
OCPA residential customers on CARE or FERA in CPUC-designated disadvantaged communities get 100% local solar power and an extra 20% bill discount, up to 45% off with CARE. Eligible customers are auto-enrolled until capacity is reached.
Amounts
How much you get
An additional 20% full-bill discount each month on top of CARE or FERA (up to 45% off in total), for up to 20 years while you qualify.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Residential OCPA customer not on Net Energy Metering.
On a CARE or FERA rate.
What to doEnroll in CARE or FERA at sce.com/care. Clean Energy Access Program - OCPA
Lives in a CPUC-defined disadvantaged community; customers at high risk of disconnection are enrolled first, until capacity is reached.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by phone.
- Get on CARE or FERA.
Apply at sce.com/care if you're not enrolled.
- Automatic enrollment.
OCPA auto-enrolls eligible customers from its priority list and notifies them; call (866) 262-7693 to check.
Forms and instructionsOrange County Power Authority
Questions about applying(866) 262-7693 or answers@ocpower.org
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Clean Energy Access Program pay?
An additional 20% full-bill discount each month on top of CARE or FERA (up to 45% off in total), for up to 20 years while you qualify.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
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