August 6, 2024

The City by the Bay is more than just fog and cable cars. It’s a living, breathing organism, pulsating with creativity, culture, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. This summer, discover a San Francisco powered by the sun and our water – literally – thanks to Hetch Hetchy Power, San Francisco’s public power utility.

July 18, 2024

Did you know that San Francisco was nearly set to establish its own local power grid almost a century ago? The Raker Act of 1913, brokered by Congressman John Edward Raker, permitted the city to dam the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park with a key condition: this dam must serve as the backbone for a public power system.

May 7, 2024

If you missed the recent SFPUC-hosted webinar on “Our City. Our Power. The Growing Movement for Public Power in San Francisco” fear not – we've got you covered!

April 10, 2024

“Whose electricity bill was over $100?” was the moderator’s question.

Hands shot up in the audience at Manny’s, a café and event space in San Francisco’s Mission District that focuses on topical public policy conversations.

April 3, 2024

What’s the difference between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), you ask? The SFPUC is a Public-Owned Utility (POU) that prioritizes customers first by focusing on service and community involvement rather than profits. PG&E on the other hand is an Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) that prioritizes Wall Street investors over customers by paying their CEO, Patti Poppe $50 million a year along with many other things. Luckily, there’s a better option and that’s where Our City. Our Power. comes in!