LA's Clean Power Alliance Now Serves 3 Million People

More than 3 million people across Los Angeles and Ventura counties are now powered by clean energy, marking a breakthrough moment in the fight against climate change.

Clean Power Alliance released its 2025 Impact Report this week, revealing explosive growth in renewable energy adoption. The organization now serves 38 communities, adding three new cities this year alone.

The numbers tell a story of real environmental progress. CPA prevented 3.6 billion pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere last year. That's the equivalent of taking 382,000 gas-guzzling cars off California roads for an entire year.

Even more remarkable: 67% of customers chose the 100% Green Power option. That means two out of three people voluntarily picked the cleanest energy available, showing that consumers want climate solutions when given real choices.

The alliance didn't just grow its customer base. It expanded renewable energy infrastructure by executing 157 megawatts of new contracts and invested over $14 million in customer programs, a 30% jump from the previous year.

When the Palisades and Eaton fires devastated local communities in January, CPA immediately redirected resources to help. The organization funded recovery efforts, trained contractors in resilient rebuilding techniques, and guided customers on fire-proofing their properties.

The Ripple Effect

This growth created more than 600 jobs tied to clean energy projects. CPA invested $348,000 in workforce training, supporting 200 apprentices learning skills for the green economy.

The alliance also awarded $375,000 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving local communities. These investments strengthen neighborhoods while building climate resilience from the ground up.

Financial markets noticed the progress too. S&P Global Ratings upgraded CPA's credit rating to "A" from "A-" with a stable outlook, signaling confidence in the organization's long-term sustainability.

"Our region continues to experience significant challenges due to a changing climate, and our focus remains on addressing those impacts by serving our customers with reliable clean energy," said CEO Ted Bardacke.

Board Chair Deborah Klein Lopez emphasized the dual mission: "We have doubled down on investing locally in clean power, workforce development and resilience solutions that protect residents and businesses."

Three million people now wake up each day powered by sunshine and wind instead of fossil fuels, proving that large-scale climate action isn't just possible but happening right now in America's second-largest metropolitan area.