San Francisco Climate Action Plan2026 plan · progress dashboard

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Energy Supply

To become a zero-emissions city, San Francisco must use only 100% renewable electricity for all energy needs and strategically phase out fossil fuels in all sectors.

Energy supply is critical to the City because clean, reliable, and affordable electricity underpins all other decarbonization efforts and strengthens San Francisco's resilience to climate and economic disruptions.

Plan chapter begins on page 36 of the published PDF.

Goals

  1. NowContinue to offer 100% renewable and/or GHG-free electricity to all.
  2. By 2030Ensure all residents and businesses use 100% renewable and GHG- free electricity by 2030.
  3. By 2040Transition all energy uses citywide to 100% renewable and/or GHG- free sources by 2040.

Accomplishments so far

Strategies and actions

5 strategies, 24 actions. Departments listed on an action lead its implementation.

Strategy 1 · 6 actions · 2 indicators

Supply 100% renewable and/or GHG-free electricity at affordable rates.

  1. 1-1

    By 2027, increase SuperGreen electricity sales to 20% of overall CleanPowerSF electricity sold. SFPUC

    By 2027

  2. 1-2

    Continue to pursue actions to make 100% renewable and/or GHG-free electricity the only option for San Francisco residents and businesses by supporting state or local regulatory requirements, and/or acquiring PG&E's grid assets serving San Francisco. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  3. 1-3

    By 2026, implement and phase in the adopted requirement for large commercial buildings to utilize 100% renewable and/or GHG-free electricity services to all buildings over 250,000 sq ft, expand to buildings over 50,000 sq ft in 2030, and report annually on compliance and impact. SFE

    By 2026

  4. 1-4

    Enroll at least 75% of eligible CleanPowerSF customers in either the CARE or FERA income-qualified discount program by 2026. SFPUC

    By 2026

  5. 1-5

    By 2035, transition the district system steam loop serving downtown and Civic Center to renewable and/or GHG-free energy. SFPUC

    By 2035

  6. 1-6

    By 2028 implement a bill credit program and update electric rates to provide further support to San Francisco homes and businesses switching from gas appliances to electric ones. SFPUC

    By 2028

Racial and Social Equity ReviewWhat the equity review said about this strategy

Equity impacts

Environmental Justice (EJ) Communities face historically disproportionate burdens of energy pollution. Clean energy sources should aim to alleviate this inequity and ensure energy affordability for low-income and EJ community residents. Often, EJ communities face barriers to benefit from clean, renewable energy sources: primarily financial barriers.

Recommendations

  • Provide an update on how implementation of this strategy is performing against the equity metric: the percentage of eligible SFPUC customers on low-income rates.
  • Explore incentives for EJ communities to adopt 100% renewable energy while mitigating financial burden and promoting earlier adoption ahead of 2040 goal.
  • Focus outreach in EJ communities to raise awareness of benefits of 100% renewable energy, and work with CBOs to ensure it is responsive to needs of the community.

Partly reflected in the final plan. Action ES-1-4 sets a 75% CARE/FERA enrollment target and ES-2-4 requires reporting on equity actions in SFPUC programs.

Source: 2026 Climate Action Plan, Appendix C. Adoption status is our reading of the final text, pending SFE confirmation.

Strategy 2 · 4 actions · 1 indicator

Invest in local renewable and/or GHG-free energy and energy resilience projects.

  1. 2-1

    By 2035, develop 150 MW of local solar and local battery storage (within the nine-county Bay Area). SFPUC

    By 2035

  2. 2-2

    Save 1,000 MW hours per year and 37,500 therms per year through energy efficiency and fuel switching projects in City-owned buildings. SFPUC

    No date set

  3. 2-3

    Continue to develop portfolio of qualified solar projects on City-owned property with the objective of installing 150–250 kW per fiscal year. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  4. 2-4

    By 2028, report on equity actions taken in the design of SFPUC customer programs that support electrification and renewable and/or GHG-free energy. SFPUC

    By 2028

Racial and Social Equity ReviewWhat the equity review said about this strategy

Equity impacts

EJ communities often do not get their fair share of solar projects, electrification, and clean energy benefits and are sometimes left out of the potential workforce opportunities. These projects can also impact housing affordability and lead to displacement without proper protections for existing residents.

Recommendations

  • Consider equitable hiring practices for energy-related projects and equitable distribution of electrification advancements across city buildings.
  • Consider measures to maximize affordability and accessibility in EJ neighborhoods as these projects unfold.
  • EJ communities should be prioritized for renovations and new construction projects along with well-resourced neighborhoods. Consider making explicit prioritization of EJ communities in actions when warranted.
  • Ensure that City-owned properties in EJ communities get a fair share of solar projects and other clean energy benefits, and that customer programs that support electrification and renewable energy benefit low-income and EJ communities.
  • EJ communities, who need clean energy more urgently than others, should be consulted with and prioritized.

Partly reflected in the final plan. ES-2-4 reports on equity actions in SFPUC customer programs.

Source: 2026 Climate Action Plan, Appendix C. Adoption status is our reading of the final text, pending SFE confirmation.

Strategy 3 · 5 actions

Design and develop the flexible grid of the future.

No indicator yet for this strategy. See how progress is measured.

  1. 3-1

    Continue efforts to acquire the San Francisco electric grid from PG&E to enable SFPUC to modernize the grid to combat climate change more effectively. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  2. 3-2

    By 2027 complete Environmental Review through CEQA for separation from PG&E's system along the San Francisco-San Mateo border. SFPUC

    By 2027

  3. 3-3

    Every two years, include changes in electricity demand due to climate change through completing integrated resource plans which will ensure sufficient resources are procured to meet forecasted future electricity demand and usage due to expected building and transportation electrification; ensure community engagement in these efforts. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  4. 3-4

    Continue to support our customers and grid reliability by participating in and developing rates and demand response programs that reduce electrical use during peak times. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  5. 3-5

    By 2034, invest $1.1 billion on transmission and distribution projects to ensure SFPUC's ability to serve customers while acquiring the PG&E owned grid. SFPUC

    By 2034

Racial and Social Equity ReviewWhat the equity review said about this strategy

Equity impacts

EJ communities are often left behind in the expansion of energy grid technology and economic opportunities. Financial burdens and potential gentrification pose common barriers or impacts. Engagement can be reactive, doing little to empower EJ communities, who then miss out on resiliency benefits.

Recommendations

  • Consider EJ communities as a green workforce, and consider affordable payment options or ways to enable community ownership over clean energy.
  • Consider EJ communities’ access to clean energy and how these projects could affect neighborhood affordability.
  • Reflect the urgent needs of EJ communities in planning and implementing clean energy expansion.
  • Promote initiatives like community solar or clean energy integrated into affordable housing to shift energy ownership into the hands of the community.
  • Ensure that all neighborhoods are equitably equipped for climate resilience or natural disasters.

Not traceable in the final text. ES-3-3 requires community engagement in integrated resource plans.

Source: 2026 Climate Action Plan, Appendix C. Adoption status is our reading of the final text, pending SFE confirmation.

Strategy 4 · 4 actions

Develop workforce capacity to deliver clean energy resources.

No indicator yet for this strategy. See how progress is measured.

  1. 4-1

    By 2027, report on current efforts to support clean energy installers participating in City-funded incentive programs that engage in workforce development, and evaluate how to improve. SFPUC

    By 2027

  2. 4-2

    Continue to utilize workforce development programs, such as First Source Hiring, Project Pull Internship and CityBuild, and education programs, such as Project Learning Grants and the Teacher Externship Program, in the development and implementation of energy programs. Expose youth to clean energy related jobs and careers and diversify the workforce. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  3. 4-3

    Continue including community benefits criteria for renewable and/or GHG-free energy and other contracts of $5 million or more, giving preference to contracts that demonstrate a commitment to community benefits and environmental justice. SFPUC

    Ongoing

  4. 4-4

    Annually publish a supplier diversity report that describes CleanPowerSF's workforce and procurement of goods and services from small, local, and diverse business enterprises. SFPUC

    No date set

Racial and Social Equity ReviewWhat the equity review said about this strategy

Equity impacts

EJ communities face greater barriers to benefit from economic opportunities from clean energy. They often need information and lack the training or skills to benefit from these opportunities.

Recommendations

  • Prioritize and tailor workforce development investments to EJ communities so that they are the first to benefit.
  • Ensure this strategy and its sub-actions are co-developed and implemented with the communities where clean energy developments will be happening.
  • Prioritize partnering with EJ communities to ensure strategies and actions are responsive to the needs of EJ communities.

Partly reflected in the final plan. ES-4-2 names First Source Hiring, Project Pull, and CityBuild; ES-4-3 keeps community-benefits criteria on $5M+ contracts.

Source: 2026 Climate Action Plan, Appendix C. Adoption status is our reading of the final text, pending SFE confirmation.

Strategy 5 · 5 actions

Plan for equitable decommissioning of the city's natural gas system.

No indicator yet for this strategy. See how progress is measured.

  1. 5-1

    By 2026, work with PG&E to gain access to confidential gas maps and usage information to begin assessing potential sites for SB1221 gas decommissioning pilots. SFPUC

    By 2026

  2. 5-2

    In 2026, based on gas maps from PG&E, identify potential sites for zonal electrification pilots. SFPUC

    By 2026

  3. 5-3

    In 2026, begin community outreach to potential SB1221 gas decommissioning pilot sites. SFE

    By 2026

  4. 5-4

    By 2030, write a memo with recommended next steps for the City's approach to decommissioning natural gas distribution and transmission. SFPUC

    By 2030

  5. 5-5

    By 2030, if possible, establish agreements between the City and PG&E, establishing a timeline for decommissioning natural gas transmission and distribution in San Francisco by 2040. SFPUC

    By 2030