ORANGE

COUNTY

We are building a zero-carbon Orange County where every community has

a path to a safe and livable future.

OUR WORK

> 73% of Orange County residents believe climate change is a serious issue. They want effective climate action now.

> Orange County has some of the most at-risk cities from climate change impacts, such as Santa Ana and Anaheim. Low-income and communities of color face the worst of these risks.

> Orange County knows Climate Action Campaign wins climate policies. We’ve implemented eight 100% clean energy Climate Action Plans and three Community Choice Energy programs in San Diego County that will dramatically slash emissions. Now, we are focused on replicating our success in Orange County.

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Community Choice Energy

CAC began working with Irvine residents in 2017 to introduce Community Choice Energy (CCE) to the City of Irvine.

In 2020, we helped establish Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), the region’s first Community Choice Energy program.

We have watchdogged the launch of the agency, consistently advocating for transparency, clean energy, and equity. In 2021, we won the creation of OCPA’s Community Advisory Committee to keep the community at the center of the agency.

Is your city in OCPA?

Climate Action Plans

We're advocating for the creation and adoption of bold Climate Action Plans (CAPs) that will lead us to a zero carbon future. In 2021, we helped Irvine commit to carbon neutrality by 2030. CAC also helped Irvine become one of only three cities in California to qualify for the Cool Block Challenge, signing up dozens of Irvine residents to become Cool Block Leaders.

Through these efforts, Irvine is set to receive $1M to fund the implementation of its climate programs and policies. The Cool Block program will also provide Irvine residents access to $80 million in financing for residential carbon reduction projects, including solar panels, electric heat pumps, and more. We're working to scale and replicate these wins in other cities throughout Orange County.

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Climate Action Plan Report Card

We know bold action starts from the ground up, and cities are valuable partners in creating groundbreaking, community-oriented change. We created this report card so cities and communities can understand where OC stands on climate.

This report grades Orange County cities on their CAPs, which are roadmaps to a zero carbon future.

How Can You Get Involved?

The Orange County Climate Coalition is a coalition of 20+ local businesses and environmental, social justice, faith, and community-based organizations, working in partnership with individual activists to fight for a sustainable and equitable Orange County.