AGENDA
ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3:30 p.m.
This meeting will proceed as an in-person meeting at 15310 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618. In addition, as a convenience to the public, the Orange County Power Authority is also providing an option for members of the public to remotely view and participate in the meeting. Further details are below. Please note that, in the event of a technical issue causing a disruption in the remote participation option, the meeting may continue unless otherwise required by law.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee on any items on the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee on any items not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Committee.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Committee Members may briefly provide information to other members of the Committee and the public, ask questions of staff, or report on conferences, events, or activities related to Authority business. There is to be no discussion or action taken on comments made by Committee Members unless authorized by law.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items call for discussion or action by the Committee. The Committee may discuss and/or take action on any item listed below if the Committee is so inclined.
1. MINUTES FOR THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2025
Recommended Action:
Approve as submitted.
8. REGULAR CALENDAR
The following items call for discussion or action by the Committee. The Committee may discuss and/or take action on any item listed below if the Committee is so inclined.
1. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE FOR JANUARY - MARCH 2026
Recommended Action:
Receive and file
9. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY
Monday, December 1, 2025
OCPA Marketing & Communications Regular Meeting of December 1, 2025 Page 1
1. CALL TO ORDER
Director Go called to order the Meeting of the Marketing and Communications Committee at 4:36 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director Grandis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Director Glenn Grandis City of Fountain Valley Director William Go City of Irvine
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Vicki Johnson spoke on Item 8.1.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Director Grandis said the programs and events put on by OCPA in Fountain Valley have been successful and well received.
Director Go said he was appreciative of OCPA sponsoring the Metrolink train for the holidays.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Director Grandis and seconded by Director Go to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried unanimously by the following vote:
Ayes: Director Grandis, Director Go
Noes: None
Absent: None
1. MINUTES FOR THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Action Taken:
Approved as submitted.
OCPA Marketing & Communications Regular Meeting of December 1, 2025 Page 2
8. REGULAR CALENDAR
1. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2025 Director of Communications & External Affairs Jacquie Henderson said the M&C Committee meets quarterly to review the agency’s outreach and engagement activities over the previous two to three months. She provided a summary and highlighted the following: OCPA’S Advertising Campaign Refresh to continue being responsive to community needs called “Powering the Communities We Call Home;” direct mail postcards promoting OCPA Programs; community outreach and events; marketing materials; digital communications; and upcoming events.
Action Taken:
Received and filed.
2. ADOPT 2026 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
MEETING CALENDAR
After a review of holidays, and meeting dates and times, staff recommended four meeting dates for 2026. Director Grandis had a conflict with the Monday, September 14, 2026, meeting date. After discussion, Director Grandis and Director Go approved the below listed 2026 Marketing and Communications Committee meeting dates.
• Monday, March 2, 2026
• Monday, June 1, 2026
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026
• Monday, December 7, 2026
Action Taken:
Adopted the 2026 Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting Calendar.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Director Go adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m. He said the next Marketing and Communications regular meeting will be on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Submitted by:
Lisette Chel Walker, Interim Board Authority Secretary
ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY
Staff Report – Item No. 8.1
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From: Jacquie Henderson, Director of Communications & External Affairs Approved By: Joe Mosca, Chief Executive Officer
Subject: PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE FOR JANUARY- MARCH 2026 Date: March 31, 2026
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the Public Outreach update for January – March 2026.
BACKGROUND
Following is a summary of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Public Outreach efforts for the months of January – March 2026.
Advertising
• Published ads in member city community guides
• Published an ad and advertorial in Fountain Valley Living • Published an ad and advertorial in World Journal
Public Outreach
• Produced 2025 Year in Review for the newsletter, website, social media, and community events
• Updated customer enrollment letters with 2026 information Community Reinvestment
• Visited Buena Park Middle School's Future Farmers of America Ag Center and promoted its renewable energy and sustainability features made possible by a Bright Future Grant via blog and social posts
Digital Communications
• Distributed February newsletter to 6,127 recipients
• Published “A Note From CEO Joe Mosca: Leaning Into Our Mission and Locking Rates” blog post
• Updated the OCPA website with rate lock communications including a residential plan comparison and new frequently asked questions
Media Relations
• Published four news releases: OCPA Secured First Green Prepayment Bond, 2026 Board Chair and Vice Chair appointment; Calpine Community Grants recipients; and 2026 ‘rate lock’ announcement
• Distributed news release for the “Picturing a Better Tomorrow” TK-6 Art Contest Events
• Black Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Luncheon
• OCPA Environmental Roundtable
• Irvine Lunar New Year in Great Park
• 4th Annual Santa Ana Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
• Fountain Valley Mayors Breakfast
• Sustain SoCal Regional Readiness and Resilience Event • Asian Business Association of Orange County Lunar New Year Luncheon • OCPA Multicultural Community Leaders Luncheon
• Fountain Valley State of the City
• Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Networking Event • Diablo Canyon tour
• Annual Women in Tech Symposium 2.0
Educational Tools
• Collaboration underway with the Orange County Department of Education to develop a renewable energy curriculum for grades 4-12 that includes four lessons built on the Next Generation Science Education Standards.
Coming Soon
• Earth Month events and promotions
• April newsletter
• Tentpole events: CicloIrvine, Fountain Valley Summerfest, Buena Park Energy Fair • OCPA Unplugged season 3
• Level Up campaign
• Website remediation for ADA compliance
Please review the attached public outreach update for additional details on these highlights and the various communications, marketing, and community outreach events. If you would like more information on these events or would like to invite OCPA to future events, please contact Director of Communications and External Affairs, Jacquie Henderson at (949) 767-8707. Your community input is important, thank you for collaborating with OCPA.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENT
Attachment A – Public Outreach Update for January – March 2026. | AGENDA ITEM 8.1
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
JANUARY – MARCH 2026
MARCH 31, 2026
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Public Outreach
• Released “Powering the Communities We Call Home” campaign • Produced ‘rate lock’ communications
• Developed materials to promote the Renter Energy Efficiency Program • Created a flyer to promote the SB 253 Large Company Reporting Requirements • Distributed February Newsletter
• Hosted the second annual “Picturing a Better Tomorrow” Art Contest Community Outreach
• Hosted Environmental Roundtable
• Hosted Community Leaders Luncheon
• Hosted Annual Staffers Luncheon
• Toured Buena Park Middle School’s Ag Center, which received a Bright Futures Grant to develop blog and posts • Attended and sponsored the Fountain Valley State of the City and Mayor’s Breakfast • Hosted Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Networking Event Digital Communications
• Published the Community Power Plan on the website
• Added OCPA renewable energy plan comparison to website • Filmed testimonial videos with three customers
• Photographed community members for ownable stock photography • Updating metatags on website, updated homepage carousel, • Developed new landing page for Renter Energy Efficiency Program 2
HIGHLIGHTS
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Multicultural Outreach
• Print advertorial in World Journal that educates about OCPA and discusses the 2026 rate lock Recognition
• Named Top 10 Green Power Sales in the U.S. by the National Laboratory of the Rockies Media Releases
• Orange County Power Authority Secured First Green Prepayment Bond • Calpine Community Benefits Grant recipient announcement • OCPA announces 2026 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• OCPA maintains rates for 2026
Educational Tools
• Collaboration underway with the Orange County Department of Education to develop a renewable energy curriculum for grades 4-12 that includes four lessons built on the Next Generation Science Education Standards.
Topics being considered include:
• Universal lesson on energy, climate and community decisions • 4th grade lesson on renewable energy
• 6th grade middle school lesson on environmental impact • High school lesson on siting a battery storage facility 3 HIGHLIGHTS (Cont.)
4 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Brand Campaign Refresh
• Objective: Education
• Targeting: Cities of Buena Park, Irvine, Fullerton and Fountain Valley • NEW print, including multicultural publications, and bus shelter ads launch in market on 04.06.2026
PUBLIC OUTREACH
5 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Released “Powering the Communities We Call Home” video campaign
PUBLIC OUTREACH
6 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Produced ‘rate lock’ communications (with several items still under development)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
• Outreach presentation
• Plan comparison
• Website content
• Explainer video
• Social media posts
• Green Discount Program flyer
• CEO blog post
• Stakeholder one-sheet
• PCIA explainer pdf and FAQs
7 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• ‘Rate Lock’ communications assets (continued)
PUBLIC OUTREACH
8 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• A one-minute video explaining the ‘rate lock’ will be promoted on OCPA channels this month
PUBLIC OUTREACH
9 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Supported the Renter Energy Efficiency Program launch, including developing a flyer, landing page, social media, and a postcard mailer FERA and Medical Baseline customers
PUBLIC OUTREACH
10 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• SB 253 Large Company Reporting Requirements flyer
• February newsletter newsletter
PUBLIC OUTREACH
11 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Hosted the second annual “Picturing a Better Tomorrow” Art Contest for TK-6 Grade students to share their hopes and visions for a cleaner, greener future for our community
PUBLIC OUTREACH
12 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Hosted Community Leaders Luncheon to share benefits of community clean energy and opportunities for partnerships
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
13 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Environmental Roundtable
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
14 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Staffers Luncheon
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
15 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Launched the Community Power Plan on the
OCPA website
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
16 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Filmed customer testimonial series, scheduled to come out early April, featuring:
- A green business leader
- A residential homeowner, family of four
- A renter and small business owner
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
17 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Photographed community members for ownable stock photography
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
18 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Toured the Buena Park Middle School’s
Future Farmers of America program, which
received a Bright Futures Grant and
published blog and social media post
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT
19 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Top 10 Green Power Sales in the U.S, by the National Laboratory of the Rockies
RECOGNITION
20 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
• Collaboration is currently underway with the Orange County Department of Education to develop a renewable energy curriculum for grades 4-12 that includes four lessons built on the Next Generation Science Education Standards. Topics being considered include:
• Universal lesson on energy, climate and community decisions • 4th grade lesson on renewable energy
• 6th grade middle school lesson on environmental impact • High school lesson on siting a battery storage facility
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
21 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
COMING SOON
Public Outreach
• Celebrating Earth Month!
• April newsletter
• Art contest winner announcements and lobby update
Community Outreach
• CicloIrvine
• Fountain Valley Summerfest
• Buena Park LumiPalooza Energy Fair
• US Green Business Council Materials and Resources Trailer Digital Communications
• OCPA Unplugged season 3
• Level Up campaign to encourage businesses to increase renewable energy plan • Meet the Team series
• Development of landing page for income qualified and bill assistance programs • Website remediation for ADA compliance
22 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
NEW Irvine Commercial Customer Opt Up Campaign
• Objective: Education
• Targeting: Irvine
PUBLIC OUTREACH
23 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
NEW Meet the Team Video
• Objective: Education / Informational
• Targeting: Cities of Buena Park, Irvine, Fullerton and Fountain Valley Planning in progress
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Questions?
Receive and file.
Recommended Action
ITEM 8.1 - MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE MARCH 2026