January 26, 2026

As we begin 2026, one thing is already clear. PG&E is starting the year the same way it ended the last: unreliable, unaccountable, and not working for San Francisco.

December 1, 2025

Wildfires are becoming an increasingly significant threat to communities and critical infrastructure across California. For the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), ensuring the safety and reliability of its power systems means going beyond reacting to fires, it means preventing them before they start. Through innovative wildfire mitigation planning and cutting-edge technology, the SFPUC continues to lead the way in protecting both people and power.

October 6, 2025

When October rolls around, our minds often turn to apple picking, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and spooky Halloween decorations. Yet, there’s another reason to get excited this month: Public Power Week!

August 12, 2025

There is one big reason Bay Area cities like Alameda, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto have been able to successfully operate local public power systems for most of the last century: Their municipal power enterprises were established in the 1890s, years before the founding of PG&E.

July 8, 2025

In June, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission launched the inaugural Public Power Ambassador program – a major milestone in the ongoing Our City, Our Power campaign. The goal of the Our City, Our Power campaign is to achieve full public power in San Francisco through public ownership of the local electric grid.