San Francisco Completes Major Step as it Explores Public Power Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco took a major step today as it explores public power expansion, with the Planning Commission voting unanimously to certify the final Environmental Impact Report for the City’s proposed acquisition of PG&E’s electric assets that serve San Francisco.
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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.
How Innovative Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Helps Keep Rates Affordable
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.
Why the SFPUC Celebrates Public 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!
San Francisco has been on the brink of FULL public power for 100 years. PG&E has been trying to stop us pretty much the whole time.
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.