Public Power is our Past and our Future
July 18, 2024
Did you know that San Francisco was nearly set to establish its own local power grid almost a century ago? The Raker Act of 1913, brokered by Congressman John Edward Raker, permitted the city to dam the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park with a key condition: this dam must serve as the backbone for a public power system.
Recap: Our City Our Power Webinar
May 7, 2024
If you missed the recent SFPUC-hosted webinar on “Our City. Our Power. The Growing Movement for Public Power in San Francisco” fear not – we've got you covered!
Mission Focused: Making the Case for Expanding Public Power
April 10, 2024
“Whose electricity bill was over $100?” was the moderator’s question.
Hands shot up in the audience at Manny’s, a café and event space in San Francisco’s Mission District that focuses on topical public policy conversations.