There is a reason 78% of San Franciscans support public power
October 11, 2024
A recent survey of San Francisco residents found a sharp split in views on our local power providers. Not surprisingly, two out of three respondents said they have an extremely unfavorable view of PG&E, the for-profit utility whose skyrocketing rates, financial mismanagement, and massive wildfire liabilities have led to growing dissatisfaction.
How Public Power is winning on rates—keeping the lights on while delivering savings
October 10, 2024
As San Francisco celebrates Public Power Week, it’s worth taking a moment to focus on one of the biggest issues facing customers today: growing frustration with skyrocketing PG&E rates.
Why Public Power is Part of San Francisco’s DNA
October 7, 2024
Today is the first day of Public Power Week, a national celebration of the 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit power utilities across the country –which together deliver safe, reliable, low-cost electricity to more than 54 million Americans.
California alone is home to more than 40 public power utilities, supplying 25% of the state’s electricity load. And San Francisco is proud to be one of the nation’s longest-running and most successful public power providers.