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Commission affirms conditions to launch Clean Power SF, staff to sign initial contracts
Summary
After updated supply and rate inputs and a revised customer mix, the commission unanimously affirmed staff may proceed with Clean Power SF, delaying service start to May 1 to reduce billing confusion and funding reserves over the first three years.
The commission unanimously voted Jan. 12 to affirm that conditions necessary to launch Clean Power SF have been met and directed the general manager to proceed with implementation and contract signings. Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager for Power, summarized refinements since the commission’s December review: PG&E’s updated rates and exit (PCIA) fee, a modest supply‑price refresh and a revised enrollment mix that includes more early commercial participation to strengthen near‑term margins.
Financial outlook and schedule: Hale said the updated base case projects a roughly 12 percent operating margin and allows staff to fund operating, contingency and rate stabilization reserves within about three years. To reduce customer confusion related to PG&E’s seasonal rate change, staff proposed shifting the program start date from April 16 to May 1 so commercial customers face their typical summer rate cycle when enrolled.
Advocates and stakeholders: Public advocates and representatives of clean‑energy organizations and LAFCO supported launch while urging accelerated local build‑out and earlier job creation than the business plan’s 2020 target. Advocates also supported the May 1 timing to avoid ‘‘bill shock’’ during tax season.
Action taken: The commission approved the resolution to proceed; staff said counterparties’ master agreements were being finalized and that the general manager would sign the first contracts with suppliers so the program can begin outreach and enrollment on the revised schedule.
