Imagine a world where your appliances and electronics are secretly draining your wallet. No, it’s not a horror movie plot; it’s a real-life energy crisis happening in your home. These energy vampires, also known as phantom or standby power, are lurking in your walls, sucking up electricity even when your devices are turned off. Let’s venture into a world of energy vampires and discover how to eliminate them from your home.

October is best known for pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween festivities, but did you also know it means the arrival of the California Climate Credit on utility bills? This biannual credit comes from California's Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program, which incentivizes utilities in California to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

In the heart of San Francisco, a small bakery is making waves. A proud CleanPowerSF customer, Rize Up Bakery, founded by Azikiwee Anderson or “Z” to most folks, has become a beloved destination for those seeking delicious bread and a taste of community. As we celebrate Black Business Month, it's fitting to shine a spotlight on this inspiring business and the story behind its success.

The summer sun is high, and the city is buzzing with energy. But amidst the usual rhythm of San Francisco, there’s a special pulse this month – the heartbeat of Black-owned businesses. August marks Black Business Month, a time to celebrate the incredible impact Black entrepreneurs have on our community and economy.

In the heart of the Bay Area, where the quest for sustainable living intertwines with the need for affordable housing, a new partnership has emerged. Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco (Habitat Greater San Francisco) recently joined forces with CleanPowerSF’s EV Charge SF program to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to their latest affordable homeownership development in San Francisco at Amber Drive.

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is accepting bids for Renewable Energy Supplies and Stand-Alone Energy Storage for its CleanPowerSF program. The agency is emphasizing diverse and emerging technologies in this solicitation, such as non-lithium-ion and longer duration storage technologies.

Earlier this year, the SFPUC launched Electrify My Ride, a program that offered a $1,000 coupon toward the purchase of a new electric bike (or e-bike) for CleanPowerSF customers with low incomes. In total, all 1,000 coupons were issued to customers and over 360 San Franciscans redeemed their coupon before the program ended on April 20.

As we approach warmer weather and wildfire season, CleanPowerSF is here to help you prepare in the event of a Flex Alert, PG&E Public Safety Shutoff, or rotating power outage.

ICYMI: new electricity rates were adopted by the SFPUC Commission on May 14, 2024, and will be effective July 1, 2024. Through a transparent and public process, these rates have been carefully designed to prioritize local customers rather than profits for shareholders.

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) community choice energy program, CleanPowerSF, is expanding its renewable energy portfolio, committing to a new 15-megawatt battery energy storage and 20-megawatt solar project in Stanislaus County. The renewable energy project will help ensure more clean, affordable, and reliable electricity for 385,000 CleanPowerSF customers in San Francisco.