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Spring Social & Vegan Cookoff
Saturday, March 2nd, Cool Irvine hosted its Spring Social and Vegan Cookoff!
Participants had the opportunity to learn about the Cool Irvine/Cool OC program and the environmental impact of animal agriculture. Dr. Colin Zhu, The Chef Doc, was on hand to answer questions about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Guests also enjoyed vegan options from Sajj Street Eats and Veggie Grill and indulged in vegan snacks generously donated by Trader Joe's. The event was a great success, fostering community learning and promoting healthier, more sustainable food choices.
Congratulations to Vasantha and Sneha, the winners of our cook-off, and thank you to all who participated and supported the event! #veganissogood
OCPA: Views from Cool OC & Cool Irvine
Learn more through this article, Views from Cool OC & Cool Irvine. This provides Insights from our Executive Director, Patty Oh, who unveils how pivotal support from OCPA propels Cool OC/ Cool Irvine’s mission to enlighten the community about the benefits of green energy.
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is part of a growing movement in California that is providing millions of electricity users in local communities an important and critical choice to embrace a cleaner energy future. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs, just like OCPA, enable local government control over how and where electricity is purchased. It allows local cities and counties to opt into a CCA program and offer customers (residential, commercial and municipalities) the opportunity to select the source of their electricity and the rate they want to pay. The more renewable energy – generated from sun, wind, water, geothermal and biomass – the more a customer is contributing to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future.
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) offers three energy plans, each with different levels of renewable energy and cost savings:
1. Basic Choice Plan: 44% renewable energy, 3% cheaper than SCE rates.
2. Smart Choice Plan: Exclusive to OCPA, 72% renewable energy.
3. 100% Renewable Energy Plan: Also exclusive to OCPA, this plan provides 100% renewable energy.
These plans cater to various preferences, from cost savings to environmental impact, allowing Orange County residents to choose their contribution to a sustainable future.
HB Beach Cleanup with Surfrider North OC
On Saturday, February 24th, from 9 AM to 12 PM, Cool Irvine/ Cool OC proudly joined the Surfrider North OC for a beach cleanup in HB. Together, volunteers dedicated their time to environmental stewardship, successfully recovering 1,267 pounds of trash. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to preserving our environment for future generations. Stay tuned for more initiatives as we continue our mission to promote sustainability in our community.