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.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) voted on May 14 to adopt annual power rates for the CleanPowerSF program. The new rates will go into effect for customers beginning July 1, 2024.   

Looking to gift flowers for Mother’s Day? Check out ACME Floral Co. As a proud CleanPowerSF SuperGreen customer, ACME offers beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements that will make both mothers and Mother Earth feel appreciated.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 1:30 PM, to be held in City Hall, Room 400, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102, at a Regular Meeting of the SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION: Public Hearing, discussion, and possible action to adopt the proposed Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF (Community Choice Aggregation program) electric rates and charges for electric customers of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.