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LAFCO approves resolution to study Golden State Energy as an alternative to PG&E

San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission · September 15, 2023
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Summary

After presentations from Reclaim Our Power and public commenters, the Local Agency Formation Commission voted 3-0 to accept a study proposal to evaluate implementing the Golden State Energy Act (SB 350) as a public, not-for-profit alternative utility and to transmit the study to the governor and state legislators.

The San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission voted unanimously to accept a study resolution exploring the Golden State Energy Act and a public utility alternative to investor-owned PG&E.

Reclaim Our Power campaign presenters Antonio Diaz and Travis asked the commission to authorize a study to define how Golden State Energy (outlined in SB 350) could operate as a publicly accountable, not-for-profit utility and as a provider of last resort if an investor-owned utility failed. The presenters argued the alternative would prioritize public-interest financing, local control and equitable transitions for low-income and frontline…

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