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Public hearings regarding SCE’s request to raise our rates to be held at the Delhi Center on May 18

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Community: California Public Utilities Commission to Hold Public Participation Hearings at Delhi Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017

SANTA ANA – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding two Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) at Delhi Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., to receive comments from the public about Southern California Edison Company’s (SCE’s) request to increase rates and revenue by $222 million by January 2018, an additional increase of $533 million in 2019, and $570 million in 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the CPUC Public Advisor Office (PAO) as follows: Continue reading→

Santa Ana IHOP franchisee receives SCE’s Energy Efficiency Award

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Pedro Pizarro, left, president and CEO of Edison International; José Ruiz, second from left, IHOP franchisee; Elizabeth Resendiz, center, Northgate Markets; Marco Arzola, second from right, Northgate Markets; and R.O. Nichols, right, president of SCE.

Pedro Pizarro, left, president and CEO of Edison International; José Ruiz, second from left, IHOP franchisee; Elizabeth Resendiz, center, Northgate Markets; Marco Arzola, second from right, Northgate Markets; and R.O. Nichols, right, president of SCE.

Santa Ana IHOP franchisee receives Southern California Edison’s Energy Efficiency Award

José Ruiz, president of three IHOP franchises in Santa Ana, recently received Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Energy Efficiency Award at the utility’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

The award recognizes energy efficiency champions that saved money while implementing products that save energy and money for their business. At the event Pedro Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, and R.O. Nichols, president of SCE, joined in to congratulate Ruiz during the ceremony. Continue reading→

SCE to hold a briefing about residential customer rate changes, on 5/18

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SCE to Hold Briefing About Residential Customer Rate Changes

WHAT: Southern California Edison will hold a briefing to explain changes to residential customer bills. A rates expert will explain the key reasons for the changes.

WHEN: Presentation from 10-10:30 a.m., May 18. Continue reading→

High wind warning in effect through Thursday

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: High wind warning in effect through Thursday, contact Public Works to report windstorm related service requests

The City of Santa Ana has experienced high winds with gusts reaching between 40-60 MPH since Tuesday, April 29, 2014, with a high wind warning in effect through Thursday evening. Since Tuesday, City of Santa Ana Public Works Staff have been continuously taking action to address the high volume of public service requests ranging from tree limbs and debris on roadways to providing traffic control.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Public Works Agency Dispatch Hotline at (714) 647-3380 to report windstorm related service requests such as but not limited to tree related debris on roadways and traffic signals not functioning. The Public Works Agency appreciates the public’s patience while they attentively provide service response and will continue to work through the week to address the hundred’s of service requests. Continue reading→

More power outages planned in Santa Ana from Sep. 16-22

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community Alert: SCE Planned Outage Notification September 16, 2013 – September 22, 2013

SANTA ANA, CA (September 13, 2013) – SCE announces it will soon be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily interrupt electric service and turn off power. This outage will allow them to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE realizes this temporary service interruption may cause some inconvenience, and they appreciate your understanding as they work to increase system reliability for the future.

Please be advise of the following service interruptions: Continue reading→

SAPD alert – Imposters calling SCE customers to demand payments

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Santa Ana Police Department Citizen Advisory: SAPD and Southern California Edison advise of New Payment Scam Targets Southern California Edison Customers

March 6, 2013 — Santa Ana Police Department and Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising customers to be aware of a new telephone scam that is demanding immediate payment for alleged past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers are also demanding that payment be made through a prepaid cash card, such as a PayPal or Green Dot card. Continue reading→

So. Cal. Edison urges customers to conserve as hot weather continues

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Advisory: Southern California Edison Urges Customers to Conserve as High Temperatures are Forecast in the Region

SANTA ANA, CA (August 7, 2012) – With high temperatures forecast in many parts of Southern California today and throughout the week, Southern California Edison (SCE) is urging customers to conserve power.

SCE anticipates having sufficient resources to meet forecast electricity demand. But with energy use rising during extreme heat conditions, conservation can provide an added reserve should an unexpected power emergency occur, such as mechanical problems affecting a major power plant or wildfires shutting down a major transmission system. Conservation also helps minimize the impact on the distribution system when customers use energy around-the-clock. Continue reading→

SCE planning power outages in Santa Ana, from June 11-13

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Advisory: SCE ANNOUNCES PLANNED POWER OUTAGES IN SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, CA (June 8, 2012) – SCE notified the City of Santa Ana that it will be performing maintenance on the electrical system in the area. In order to perform this work safely, SCE must temporarily interrupt electric service and turn off power. This outage will allow them to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE realizes this temporary service interruption may cause some inconvenience, and they appreciate your understanding as they work to increase system reliability for the future. The planned outages are as follows: Continue reading→

SCE power line down in area of Borchard and Sycamore, in Santa Ana

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Advisory: SCE ANNOUNCES POWER LINE DOWN IN SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, CA (June 8, 2012) – SCE notified the City of Santa Ana that there is a power line down in the area of Borchard and Sycamore. Approximately 500 customers are affected and SCE repair crews are on scene. Street lights will be out in Wilshire Square neighborhood, which is situated south of McFadden, north of Edinger, between Sycamore and Ross Streets. Repairs are expected to be completed tomorrow morning. Continue reading→

2012 Orange County Green Fair coming to Santa Ana on May 17

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2012

Contact: Jessica Good, 714.834.2722 office, Jessica.Good@ocwr.ocgov.com

Registration Underway for Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities at the 2012 OC Green Fair

(Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County businesses interested in building their eco-friendly brandswhile networking and promoting to an anticipated crowd of 3,000 OC Green Fair attendees can register now as event sponsors or exhibitors. Continue reading→

So. Cal. Edison to build a Showcase Zero Net Energy home at the Great Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 20, 2011

CONTACT: JENN STARNES, 949-724-6574

Southern California Edison Selects Great ParkTo Showcase Zero Net Energy Home

Building will demonstrate the latest in energy-efficiency

IRVINE – The Orange County Great Park Board today authorized Chief Executive Officer Mike Ellzey to negotiate a lease with Southern California Edison for the construction of a Zero Net Energy Home. Continue reading→

Fundraiser for OC Youth Commission, on Sep. 17

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Dear Friends of the OC Youth Commission,

We are honored that the Saddleback division of Southern California Edison will have a fundraiser for us on September 17th. They have been raising money during the year and on the 17th will be having a Golf Tournament and an Opportunity Drawing – which the OC Youth Commission will be the beneficiary.

The Opportunity Drawing is for a Beautiful Lithograph Painting done by the famous Wyland ! Attached you will find a photo of the painting and the information on how to buy tickets! This Beautiful Autographed Lithograph is worth $1,000.

The Golf Tournament is going to be held at the beautiful Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa Margarita, starting at 1 pm.  Click here to download the sign up sheet and click here to download the event flyer.

Would you join the Saddleback division of SCE and buy some Opportunity Tickets or play Golf and Support the Orange County Youth Commission?

Thank You for Supporting the OC Youth Commission.