How the PG&E Outage Turned This Entrepreneur into a Public Power Champion
For Jesse Ahluwalia, owning a laundromat is about much more than washing and drying clothes – it's about being part of a community and providing an essential service. Jesse, a longtime San Francisco resident and owner of The Laundry Corner, sees his business in the Inner Richmond as a neighborhood gathering place, where he knows his customers, greets them on the street and plays a small but meaningful role in their everyday lives.
Board of Supervisors Affirms Environmental Review for Proposed Public Power Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today unanimously affirmed the final Environmental Impact Report for the City’s proposed acquisition of PG&E’s local electric grid, clearing a required step as San Francisco explores expanding public power.
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.