FOR NEW CUSTOMERS in Hermosa Beach, Monrovia, and Santa Paula, please click your city’s link for information and FAQs specific to your community and transitioning to service with CPA.
What is Clean Power Alliance?
When did Clean Power Alliance begin serving customers?
Where does Clean Power Alliance offer service?
Who governs and administers Clean Power Alliance?
How is Clean Power Alliance financed? Are any tax dollars used to finance or operate Clean Power Alliance?
Does the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors receive a salary or other payments?
Why is Clean Power Alliance enrollment automatic and why do I have to opt out to stay with SCE?
Clean Power Alliance operates as a Community Choice Aggregation program. So, what is Community Choice Aggregation?
Are Community Choice Aggregation programs like Clean Power Alliance reliable? Will we have enough power?
How much clean and renewable energy does Clean Power Alliance provide?
Why am I getting a notice from Clean Power Alliance?
How do I know when my service begins?
My neighbor received a notice, but I haven’t received anything. Why?
Do I have to participate in Clean Power Alliance? Can I opt out?
How do I opt out?
When can I opt out?
If you’re not sure if you received an enrollment notice, contact us.
Can I return to Clean Power Alliance after I opt out?
Is there a fee for opting out?
If I opt out, what will my SCE rate be?
Can I participate now if I’m not already a customer?
I am a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customer. Will I ever be able to receive service from Clean Power Alliance?
Can I participate in Clean Power Alliance if I am not in a member city or county?
Do I get billed separately by Clean Power Alliance?
What is Clean Power Alliance’s Lean Power, Clean Power, and 100% Green Power options?
Can I switch between Lean Power, Clean Power, and 100% Green Power?
How do Clean Power Alliance’s rates compare to SCE?
How does Clean Power Alliance set its rates?
I’m seeing multiple CPA or SCE charges on my bill. Why is that?
What are PCIA (Power Charge Indifference Adjustment) and other fees?
Who do I call with questions about my bill?
What happens if I am already on one of SCE’s Green Rates?
As a customer of Clean Power Alliance will I still receive Climate Credit on my bill?
Will I still receive my CARE, FERA, Medical Baseline, Level Pay or Summer Discounts with Clean Power Alliance?
How does Clean Power Alliance affect me if I have existing Direct Access (DA) arrangements?
How do we work with SCE?
Do I get billed separately by Clean Power Alliance?
Does Clean Power Alliance replace SCE?
Are Clean Power Alliance customers still eligible to obtain rebates from SCE for energy efficiency and other customer programs?
Can SCE raise delivery fees on Clean Power Alliance customers above those of non-Clean Power Alliance customers?
Who do I call if there is a power outage in my area?
How do I enroll in Clean Power Alliance’s NEM program?
If I live in a community that recently joined Clean Power Alliance (such as Hermosa Beach, Monrovia, or Santa Paula), when will my NEM account enroll in Clean Power Alliance?
What if I already have solar panels or other generating systems? Will I still be able to offset my energy charges with the energy I generate once I switch to Clean Power Alliance?
Will there be any billing changes when my account when I switch to Clean Power Alliance?
What will happen to my SCE NEM account when transferring to Clean Power Alliance?
Will I be eligible for Clean Power Alliance’s Net Surplus Compensation (NSC) and what is the rate?
When is Clean Power Alliance’s relevant period?
How will I get paid for my NEM credits?
Will enrollment in Clean Power Alliance affect my NEM legacy status?
I’m thinking about installing rooftop solar, and I’ve heard about statewide changes to NEM. How does that work with Clean Power Alliance?
Where does Clean Power Alliance’s power come from?
How does Clean Power Alliance procure power?
How can I be sure Clean Power Alliance is actually procuring renewable energy on my behalf?
How do I know I’m receiving the amount of renewable energy that I chose?
How much clean and renewable energy does Clean Power Alliance provide? Is it enough to meet demand?
What is the difference between clean and renewable energy?
What is Clean Power Alliance?
When did Clean Power Alliance begin serving customers?
Where does Clean Power Alliance offer service?
Who governs and administers Clean Power Alliance?
How is Clean Power Alliance financed? Are any tax dollars used to finance or operate Clean Power Alliance?
Does the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors receive a salary or other payments?
Why is Clean Power Alliance enrollment automatic and why do I have to opt out to stay with SCE?
Clean Power Alliance operates as a Community Choice Aggregation program. So, what is Community Choice Aggregation?
Are Community Choice Aggregation programs like Clean Power Alliance reliable? Will we have enough power?
How much clean and renewable energy does Clean Power Alliance provide?
Why am I getting a notice from Clean Power Alliance?
How do I know when my service begins?
My neighbor received a notice, but I haven’t received anything. Why?
Do I have to participate in Clean Power Alliance? Can I opt out?
How do I opt out?
When can I opt out?
If you’re not sure if you received an enrollment notice, contact us.
Can I return to Clean Power Alliance after I opt out?
Is there a fee for opting out?
If I opt out, what will my SCE rate be?
Can I participate now if I’m not already a customer?
I am a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customer. Will I ever be able to receive service from Clean Power Alliance?
Can I participate in Clean Power Alliance if I am not in a member city or county?
Do I get billed separately by Clean Power Alliance?
What is Clean Power Alliance’s Lean Power, Clean Power, and 100% Green Power options?
Can I switch between Lean Power, Clean Power, and 100% Green Power?
How do Clean Power Alliance’s rates compare to SCE?
How does Clean Power Alliance set its rates?
I’m seeing multiple CPA or SCE charges on my bill. Why is that?
What are PCIA (Power Charge Indifference Adjustment) and other fees?
Who do I call with questions about my bill?
What happens if I am already on one of SCE’s Green Rates?
As a customer of Clean Power Alliance will I still receive Climate Credit on my bill?
Will I still receive my CARE, FERA, Medical Baseline, Level Pay or Summer Discounts with Clean Power Alliance?
How does Clean Power Alliance affect me if I have existing Direct Access (DA) arrangements?
How do we work with SCE?
Do I get billed separately by Clean Power Alliance?
Does Clean Power Alliance replace SCE?
Are Clean Power Alliance customers still eligible to obtain rebates from SCE for energy efficiency and other customer programs?
Can SCE raise delivery fees on Clean Power Alliance customers above those of non-Clean Power Alliance customers?
Who do I call if there is a power outage in my area?
How do I enroll in Clean Power Alliance’s NEM program?
If I live in a community that recently joined Clean Power Alliance (such as Hermosa Beach, Monrovia, or Santa Paula), when will my NEM account enroll in Clean Power Alliance?
What if I already have solar panels or other generating systems? Will I still be able to offset my energy charges with the energy I generate once I switch to Clean Power Alliance?
Will there be any billing changes when my account when I switch to Clean Power Alliance?
What will happen to my SCE NEM account when transferring to Clean Power Alliance?
Will I be eligible for Clean Power Alliance’s Net Surplus Compensation (NSC) and what is the rate?
When is Clean Power Alliance’s relevant period?
How will I get paid for my NEM credits?
Will enrollment in Clean Power Alliance affect my NEM legacy status?
I’m thinking about installing rooftop solar, and I’ve heard about statewide changes to NEM. How does that work with Clean Power Alliance?
Where does Clean Power Alliance’s power come from?
How does Clean Power Alliance procure power?
How can I be sure Clean Power Alliance is actually procuring renewable energy on my behalf?
How do I know I’m receiving the amount of renewable energy that I chose?
How much clean and renewable energy does Clean Power Alliance provide? Is it enough to meet demand?
What is the difference between clean and renewable energy?
Sergei Kotsan serves the Energy Risk Manager for Clean Power Alliance. He has over a decade of experience working on quantitative research and modelling of the wholesale power markets as well as hedging commercial risk and market monitoring. He led commercial operations at TexGen and fundamentals research at Talen Energy on the power supply side. He also has utility experience at Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric evaluating market risks and financial valuation on the demand side. In addition, he worked at the Market Monitoring Unit at CAISO, developing dashboards and preparing market reports. Sergei holds Ph.D. in Economics from West Virginia University.
Rachel serves as Project Manager, Settlements for Clean Power Alliance. Rachel is responsible for reviewing and identifying discrepancies with our California Independent System Operator (CASIO) and bilateral counterparty invoices, validating transactions of wholesale market products, and performing after the fact analysis on settlements and Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) to influence resource optimization and CRR strategies. Prior to joining Clean Power Alliance, Rachel served as a Power Settlements Analyst at Utah Municipal Power Agency for two years where she developed and finalized all settlement processes. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Lewis-Clark State College.
Riju serves as the Website Developer, Communications and Marketing at CPA. He brings over 10 years of software development experience in addition to having a strong background in information technology and server infrastructure. Riju oversees all web related functions at CPA to ensure that the organization is able to effectively sustain meeting the requirements of its rapidly growing digital presence. Prior to joining CPA, Riju worked as a digital content developer at Claremont Graduate University where he developed and launched an online learning platform for the federally funded POLARIS mentoring program for museum professionals. More recently, Riju founded and operated a web development and digital marketing agency which served government organizations, non-profits, and other multi agency partners. Riju holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems & E-Business from Cal Poly Pomona. Riju supports CPA’s overall goal and mission to a cleaner, brighter future.
Jacob Adamson is an Analyst, Data and Systems, at Clean Power Alliance (CPA), where he collaborates with the Data and Systems team to develop and maintain robust data analytics frameworks. Jacob supports cross-functional departments in data enablement and business intelligence, focusing on automating reporting tasks and assisting staff with data requests. With a background in engineering, information technology, regulatory analysis, and data analytics, Jacob brings a wealth of expertise to CPA’s work in the renewable energy sector. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, is a former licensed professional engineer in the state of Colorado, and is a GCP certified professional data engineer. Outside of work, Jacob is passionate about outdoor recreation, conservation, and engineering sustainable community development.
Ammad serves as the Analyst, Strategic Finance at CPA. He comes to CPA with 3 years of prior experience in financial planning and analysis. Ammad most recently served as a Financial Analyst at Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of the Southern Company. In this role, he supported various areas in the Customer Experience division where he ensured timely and accurate financial reporting, conducted monthly expense forecasting, and created 5-year budgets with the approval of the Georgia PSC. He also sat on the 2024 Budget Committee where he contributed to developing guidelines for the company’s budgeting process and identifying areas for cost savings. Ammad earned his Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Central Florida.