Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Customer Return to SCE frequently asked questions

• Why am I being returned to SCE?

  In May 2023, the Huntington Beach City Council voted for the city to leave Orange County Power Authority. Beginning in April 2024, NEM customers within the city were switched to SCE bundled service, while all other customers transitioned in June 2024.

• Can I choose to stay with OCPA?

  Unfortunately, customers must live or own a business in an OCPA member community to receive electricity service from OCPA. All Huntington Beach customers will be required to transition to SCE bundled service and will be ineligible to stay with OCPA service.

• Will my electricity rates change when I transition back to SCE?

  Rates may vary between OCPA and SCE. It’s recommended that you review SCE’s current rate offerings or contact them directly for detailed information on potential changes to your electricity rates.

• Will there be any fees or penalties for transitioning back to SCE?

  No, there will be no fees or penalties for the transition. Any associated costs will be paid by the City, not individual Huntington Beach customers. The switch will occur automatically, and you’ll continue to receive uninterrupted service.

• Do I need to do anything for the transition back to SCE?

  You do not have to take any action to be returned to SCE. The transfer will occur automatically on your regular meter read date with no disruption to electric service.

• I’m a NEM/solar customer. When will my account be trued-up for Look-Back Credit and Net Surplus Compensation?

  Your OCPA account will be trued-up annually as of your April 2024 regular meter read date, based on OCPA’s Net Energy Metering Policy. Additionally, any applicable generation-related charges and NEM credits will return to being calculated as part of your SCE bill.

• I’m a NEM/solar customer. How will the transition to SCE affect my account regarding SCE’s Solar Billing Program (SBP)?

  Your return to SCE won’t change your NEM type, whether you’re on 1.0, 2.0, or SBP.

• Will newly established Huntington Beach electric accounts continue to default to OCPA service before the upcoming transition periods?

  Yes, newly established Huntington Beach electric accounts with SCE will continue to default to OCPA service until one month before the scheduled transition period. For instance, new Huntington Beach NEM accounts will stop defaulting to OCPA service starting March 1st, 2024.

  If you’re currently enrolled with OCPA on NEM 2.0, you will remain on NEM 2.0 upon the return to SCE, and for the duration of your 20-year NEM 2.0 legacy period. At the end of your 20-year NEM 2.0 grandfather period, you will transition to SCE’s SBP starting April 2024, based on your relevant period. If you joined NEM after the SCE SBP cutoff (April 15, 2023), then you are currently on NEM 2.0 and will transition to SBP starting April 2024, based on your relevant period. Before transitioning to SBP, you will receive a 60-day notice. For more information on this program, please contact SCE Customer Service.

• Will I receive the same Net Surplus Compensation rate with SCE?

  You will need to contact SCE to learn more about SCE’s current Net Surplus Compensation rate.

• How can I stay informed during this transition?

  OCPA is committed to clear and transparent communication. Huntington Beach customers are encouraged to visit the OCPA website or refer to the official City of Huntington Beach information channels for accurate and up-to-date information.