Tis the Season! 7 Places to See Holiday Lights in SF

San Francisco in winter is a wonderland of dazzling lights, holiday spirit, and sustainable energy. From twinkling Christmas trees to captivating art installations, the city comes alive with luminous displays—many powered by clean energy from the SFPUC’s Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF programs. This holiday season, explore the festive brilliance of San Francisco with our curated guide to the city’s most magical light displays!

SFPUC Commits to Largest Wind Development in CleanPowerSF History

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) community choice energy program, CleanPowerSF, has secured its largest-ever single source of wind power through a new power purchase agreement with Scout Clean Energy for electricity produced by a new wind project in Merced County. Gonzaga Ridge will provide 147.5 megawatts of clean wind energy as well as 50 megawatts of reliable energy storage for CleanPowerSF’s 385,000 customers in San Francisco.

Vampires in Your Home?! How to Slay Energy Thieves

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.

Black Business Month: CleanPowerSF Rize’s Up & Celebrates with a Taste of Community and Resilience

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.

Habitat for Humanity Teams Up with SFPUC’s EV Charge SF Program

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.