Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice (EPIC) is proud to support the City of Palmdale’s new digital equity initiative, which recently provided 143 free refurbished laptops to families served by South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES). This collaboration represents the powerful intersection of EPIC’s clean energy mission and the City’s commitment to ensuring all residents have access to essential digital resources.

The laptop distribution event, held on August 15, 2025, showcased how community partnerships and technology can create sustainable solutions for Palmdale families. As essential services increasingly move online, families need both reliable technology and affordable, clean energy to power it. EPIC’s renewable energy programs help reduce the cost of staying connected, while initiatives like laptop distribution ensure that households have the necessary tools they need to thrive.

The City partnered with Homeboy Electronics Recycling, Nutter Consulting, like Advancing Communities Together, Antelope Valley Partners for Health and Palmdale School District to provide comprehensive support that extended far beyond just distributing devices.

Families also received information about affordable internet options, digital literacy resources and ongoing IT support to promote long-term digital independence.

This community-centered approach reflects EPIC’s philosophy of building local resilience. The SAVES laptop distribution connects families not only with technology but also with the resources needed to maximize these tools’ impact. For EPIC customers and Palmdale residents, this partnership illustrates how clean energy and digital equity together create sustainable, connected communities. Laptop recipients also gain access to EPIC’s online resources, including energy efficiency tips and programs like Power Choice CARE*, which can reduce electricity bills by up to 65% for qualified residents.

Learn more at PalmdaleEPICEnergy.com, (661) 267-5419 or www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov/DigitalAccess.

*The Power Choice CARE program is no longer available.