SFPUC says Clean Power SF launch proceeding; early opt-outs issued and Super Green enrollments begin

Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager for Power, updated the commission on the Clean Power SF community choice aggregation program during the Feb. 8 meeting. She said initial opt-out notices were mailed to the first phase of customers and that staff have printed flyers and terms-and-conditions materials as required by state law.

Hale said the programs call center is operational and fielding a low but steady volume of calls. On participation, she reported that "a little less than 300" customers had enrolled in the Super Green (100% renewable) product to date. Hale said staff have also been training community advocates and volunteers to staff outreach tables at festivals and neighborhood events.

Jason Fried, Executive Officer of LAFCO, praised staff outreach and said he planned to join neighborhood panel discussions to promote awareness. Commissioners discussed coordinating Clean Power SF outreach with existing public-sector channels and potentially linking GoSolar SF discussions to the community choice rollout.

Public commenters raised concerns about PG&E competition and marketing clarity; residents asked for clear pricing comparisons and for the program to reach smaller homeowners, not only large developments. The General Manager and staff said they will continue community meetings, publish job reports (working with LAFCO) and report back to the commission after internal marketing and coordination meetings.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with phased rollout, continue community outreach, provide regular updates in the General Managers report and circulate a job-report draft for commissioner review.