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San Francisco commissions adopt joint CCA work plan; RFQ to be issued immediately
Summary
The SFPUC and San Francisco LAFCO approved a joint resolution endorsing a CCA (Clean Power SF) work plan and timeline, and SFPUC staff said a request for qualifications (RFQ) would be issued by day’s end as the city moves toward an October RFP and a potential opt-out CCA launch.
A joint meeting of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved a resolution endorsing a shared work plan for community choice aggregation (CCA) known locally as Clean Power SF and moved the procurement schedule forward.
The resolution, amended to say LAFCO will "monitor and advise" on CCA progress, passed during today’s unprecedented joint session of the two bodies. SFPUC staff said the city would issue a request for qualifications for CCA service providers by the end of the day and seek a robust list of prequalified firms ahead of a planned request for proposals in October.
Why it matters: CCA would let the city supply electricity to local residents and businesses as an alternative to PG&E, with officials emphasizing consumer choice, higher shares of renewables and built-in consumer protections. Staff estimated the potential annual revenue pool for a citywide CCA at roughly $400 million (a ballpark estimate based on municipal load and current system-average rates), and described an initial capital budget set aside for program development.
SFPUC General Manager Mike Campbell summarized the near-term procurement schedule and rationale: "The RFQ is being finalized and will be issued by day's end," and staff will hold a follow-up workshop for prospective respondents. He said RFQ responses are due June 5, a list of qualified firms will be posted in August and a robust RFP is targeted for October, with responses expected before the end of the year.
Deputy City Attorney Theresa Mueller clarified legal roles under the city charter: the SFPUC retains management jurisdiction over city energy programs once a CCA is operating, while the Board of Supervisors empowered LAFCO to advise and, where necessary, prepare materials to advance implementation. Mueller said the ordinances contemplate cooperative work but placed overall management responsibility with the PUC.
Commissioners pressed staff on several areas: marketing and education plans to reduce the risk of utility opposition; the scope and timing of a program risk assessment; how market research will inform expected participation rates; and the program’s capital and operating budget. Campbell said staff is aiming for a standalone CCA model that would be self-sustaining and not rely on general-fund transfers.
Public speakers, including environmental and justice advocates, voiced strong support for quick implementation and asked that community stakeholders and workforce development be central to outreach plans. The meeting record shows widespread public backing for moving toward an October RFP milestone.
What happens next: The SFPUC and LAFCO will proceed with the RFQ and related consultant work. Staff said the RFQ will be followed by vetting of vendors and further analysis of risk allocation, financing options and marketing. The joint resolution and the timeline provide the policy framework for those next steps.
