Orange County Power Authority Data Access Guide
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is a Community Choice Aggregator supplying electricity to ~216,000 accounts across Orange County, California. OCPA procures the generation while Southern California Edison (SCE) delivers power and handles metering and billing — so all customer data access flows through SCE's Green Button, Share My Data, and CISR systems.
How to Get Your Orange County Power Authority Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCE Online Portal | ✓ | — | All | Billing | ~24 hours | |
| Green Button Download My Data | ✓ | ✓ | All | Billing, Interval | 1-2 days | XML, CSV |
| Green Button Connect My Data (OAuth) | — | ✓ | All | Billing, Interval | 1-2 days | XML (Atom/ESPI) |
| SCE EnergyManager | ✓ | ✓ | Large C&I (GS-3, PA-3) | Billing, Interval, Demand | 1-2 hours | CSV, Charts |
| CISR Form 14-796 | ✓ | ✓ | All | Billing, Interval, Customer Info | 5-15 business days | CSV, XML, PDF |
| EDI (867/810/814/820) | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial | Billing, Interval, Enrollment | Scheduled | ANSI X12 |
Billing Data Access
OCPA does not maintain its own billing system. Southern California Edison issues a single consolidated bill that itemizes SCE delivery charges and OCPA generation charges. All billing data for OCPA customers is therefore accessed through SCE's online account and Green Button systems.
What Data Is on Your Orange County Power Authority Bill
- Monthly billing statements (PDF)
- Itemized delivery vs. generation charges
- Payment history and account status
- Rate plan information
- kWh usage
- Estimated vs. actual read indicators
How to Download Orange County Power Authority Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Log in to the SCE business account at sce.com
- 02Navigate to 'My Account' > 'My Bills' for statements
- 03Use 'Data Sharing' > 'Download Your Data' (Green Button) for CSV/XML
- 04Large C&I accounts can use SCE EnergyManager for detailed analysis
- 05For third-party delivery, authorize via Green Button Connect or CISR Form 14-796
How to Download Orange County Power Authority Bills (Residential)
- 01Register or log in at sce.com using your SCE account number
- 02Open 'My Account' and select 'My Bills'
- 03View or download current and historical statements (PDF)
- 04For structured exports, use Green Button Download My Data (CSV or XML)
Third-Party Access to Orange County Power Authority Billing Data
Green Button Connect My Data (GBCMD)
- 01Customer authorizes the provider at the provider's portal
- 02Redirected to SCE login to grant OAuth 2.0 consent
- 03SCE issues access token to the provider
- 04Provider retrieves billing/interval data automatically
CISR Form 14-796
- 01Customer completes and signs SCE CISR Form 14-796 selecting data options
- 02Provides form to registered third party
- 03Third party submits request to esbquery@sce.com
- 04SCE assesses fees and delivers CSV/XML data
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Orange County Power Authority Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
OCPA customers are metered by SCE's Edison SmartConnect AMI smart meters. Interval consumption data is accessed through SCE's Green Button download, GBCMD API, and (for large C&I accounts) SCE EnergyManager.
How to Download Orange County Power Authority Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Log in at sce.com with customer credentials
- 02Go to 'My Account' > 'Data Sharing' > 'Download Your Data'
- 03Select a date range
- 04Choose XML (recommended for interval granularity) or CSV
- 05Download the file (NEM accounts separate consumption and generation)
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Orange County Power Authority rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
SCE provides programmatic third-party access to OCPA customer billing and interval data via the NAESB ESPI Green Button Connect API using OAuth 2.0 customer authorization. There is no direct cost to the third party.
Available Orange County Power Authority API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorize (OAuth) | https://sce.com/oauth/authorize | GET | OAuth redirect |
| Token | https://sce.com/oauth/token | POST | JSON (token) |
| Retrieve usage data | https://api.sce.com/greenbutton/data/v1 | GET | Atom+XML (ESPI) |
How to Register as a Orange County Power Authority API Vendor
- 01Register as a third party at SCE's partner portal
- 02Agree to SCE third-party terms and conditions
- 03Complete OAuth 2.0 systems testing and NAESB certification
- 04Receive production credentials and onboard customers
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Orange County Power Authority EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 867 | Meter Reading Exchange | Interval/meter consumption data exchange |
| 810 | Invoice | Detailed billing invoice line items |
| 814 | Application/Release | Customer enrollment / opt-out requests |
| 820 | Payment/Remittance Advice | Payment and remittance data |
How to Enroll in Orange County Power Authority EDI
- 01Confirm eligibility as a commercial/large commercial customer
- 02Contact SCE EDI at esbquery@sce.com or 1-800-990-7788
- 03Provide technical specs (VAN or direct AS2/SFTP, message types)
- 04Execute SCE EDI Trading Partner Agreement
- 05Configure VAN or direct connection and test
- 06Complete testing and move to production
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
OCPA generation rates are time-of-use across all commercial and industrial schedules, mapped one-to-one onto the corresponding SCE delivery schedule (TOU-GS-1, TOU-GS-2, TOU-8). The clearest cost lever for C&I customers is shifting consumption out of the 4-9pm summer on-peak window, where both OCPA generation and SCE demand charges peak. Smart Choice (commercial default) adds roughly $0.01/kWh over Basic Choice for higher renewable content; 100% Renewable adds about another $0.005/kWh.
Orange County Power Authority Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| TOU-GS-1 | Small commercial TOU |
| TOU-GS-2 | Medium commercial demand-metered TOU |
| TOU-8 | Large industrial / large power |
Orange County Power Authority Rate Features & TOU Details
- TOU generation pricing aligned to SCE TOU schedules
- 4-9pm summer on-peak is the most expensive window
- Demand charges set by SCE but amplify peak-hour costs
- Three product tiers: Basic / Smart (default) / 100% Renewable
- 2025 generation rates locked through calendar 2026
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Orange County Power Authority Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Solar / Net Energy Metering (NEM)
OCPA customers with on-site solar receive NEM treatment; interval data separates energy delivered from energy received. NEM is administered alongside SCE metering.
- 01Install qualifying on-site generation
- 02Enroll via SCE/OCPA NEM process
- 03Review NEM credits on the consolidated SCE bill
Green Discount Program (launching mid-2026)
A new product offering up to 40% carbon-free energy at a 1% discount to SCE's equivalent generation rate; non-solar residential customers eligible, with CARE/FERA priority.
- 01Confirm residential non-solar eligibility
- 02Enroll when the program launches mid-2026 ahead of summer
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Integration
Commercial building owners can auto-upload SCE/OCPA usage to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager via Green Button for benchmarking and reporting.
- 01Enroll the building in Portfolio Manager
- 02Authorize SCE data via Green Button
- 03Receive monthly automatic data uploads
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠OCPA is electric generation/supply only — it has no gas service and no independent customer data portal; all data access is via SCE.
- ⚠OCPA does not set delivery, demand, or PCIA charges; SCE bills those (delivery ~70% of the bill).
- ⚠Specific OCPA generation $/kWh values cited are from the Oct 20, 2025 commercial schedule (Smart Choice tier) and held through 2026; SCE delivery rates change 4-6 times per year and are not reflected here.
- ⚠15-minute interval data is limited to select C&I schedules; most accounts default to hourly.
- ⚠CISR and EDI third-party fulfillment may incur SCE fees beyond the free tier.
Orange County Power Authority Data Access FAQ
How do OCPA commercial customers access their interval and billing data?▾
All data flows through Southern California Edison. Use SCE Green Button Download My Data (CSV/XML) for self-service, SCE EnergyManager for large C&I interval analytics, or authorize a third party via Green Button Connect (OAuth 2.0) or CISR Form 14-796. OCPA itself does not host customer data systems.
What rate schedules apply to OCPA business customers?▾
OCPA supplies generation on the same SCE schedule your account uses — TOU-GS-1 (small), TOU-GS-2 (medium demand-metered), or TOU-8 (large industrial, by voltage). OCPA's generation charges are time-of-use; SCE bills delivery and demand charges separately.
How much do OCPA generation rates cost for commercial accounts?▾
Per OCPA's commercial schedule effective Oct 20, 2025 (held through 2026), Smart Choice generation runs roughly $0.086-$0.140/kWh depending on schedule and TOU period — e.g., TOU-GS-2-D summer on-peak $0.13530/kWh vs. off-peak $0.08639/kWh. Generation is about 30% of the total bill; SCE delivery is about 70%.
Are OCPA rates changing in 2026?▾
No. On January 12, 2026, OCPA's Board approved maintaining 2025 generation rates and product cost differentials for all products through calendar year 2026, and announced it will begin decoupling from SCE's rate index.
Can a third-party energy manager get automated data for OCPA accounts?▾
Yes. SCE Green Button Connect My Data provides automated OAuth 2.0 API access to billing and interval data at no cost to the third party. For manual or bulk delivery, use CISR Form 14-796 (first two fulfillments per account per 12 months are free).
Does OCPA offer 15-minute interval data?▾
15-minute interval data is available for select C&I schedules (e.g., large TOU/GS-3 accounts) through SCE's AMI meters, accessible via Green Button or SCE EnergyManager. Hourly is standard for most accounts.
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