Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is expanding its clean energy footprint through a new partnership with San Diego-based renewable energy developer Luminia. 

Approved at the CEA Board’s March 27 meeting, this portfolio of projects will bring a significant boost to the region’s renewable energy efforts by adding 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power and 20 MW of battery storage capacity across cities in San Diego County, including Vista, Oceanside and San Marcos. 

The partnership includes a portfolio of 20-year Power Purchase Agreements and 10-year Energy Storage Service Agreements, which will help bring these new local clean energy projects into operation to provide renewable energy and flexible battery capacity to CEA customers starting in 2027. 

“We are excited to partner with Luminia, a local company that has proposed a unique set of smaller-scale solar and storage projects and has shown a dedication to working in and contributing to our communities,” said Greg Wade, CEO of CEA. “This collaboration represents a shared vision to deliver innovative locally distributed clean energy options to North County. Together, we are setting the stage for long-term sustainability and achieving our environmental goals.” 

The new installations will include 25 rooftop solar projects and four battery storage systems located on underutilized commercial rooftops and parking lots throughout the County. These smart land use strategies minimize environmental impacts while adding reliable clean energy to the local grid. 

“At Luminia, we believe that real progress happens when innovation meets local impact. This partnership with Clean Energy Alliance allows us to bring forward a portfolio of projects that not only advance clean energy goals but also generate meaningful economic and environmental benefits for the communities we live and work in,” said David Field, CEO of Luminia. “We’re proud to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that help build a cleaner, more reliable energy future for North County.” 

Luminia brings a strong local presence and economic commitment to the partnership: 

  • Headquartered in San Diego with 15 full-time local employees. 
  • Estimated $5 million in local wages and salaries during project construction.
  • A pledge to use local labor, prevailing wages, and hire through San Diego-based apprenticeship programs.
  • Up to $2.9 million in local property tax revenue for jurisdictions throughout the region.

These long-term agreements also help CEA meet key environmental, financial and regulatory goals, and are a cornerstone of its strategy to stabilize power supply costs and invest in a more resilient energy future. 

To learn more about CEA’s power procurement and renewable energy portfolio, visit: TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org/Background. 

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About Clean Energy Alliance 

Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) is a locally controlled, not-for-profit power provider serving over 250,000 customers in the cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Vista with a focus on sustainability, competitive rates and community reinvestment. CEA follows a community choice aggregation (CCA) model that allows local governments to purchase power to meet their community’s electricity needs, offering an alternative to investor-owned utilities.