San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

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About San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission supplies electricity to 4 counties and is classified as a municipally owned organization. A total of one industrial account, 1,903 residential accounts, 364 commercial customers and one transportation customer are provided electricity by the provider. Patrons of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission are billed an average residential electricity rate of 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 28.31% less than the state's average rate of 28.07 cents. Approximately 927,238 megawatt hours were sold by the supplier to retail end users in 2022. Electricity facilities owned by the company produced 1,210,721 megawatt hours and an additional 161,825 megawatt hours were purchased on wholesale channels. The total revenue for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for 2022 from electricity sales was $199,153,800, with $45,105,800 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $154,048,000 from retail sales to end users.

The California average monthly residential electricity bill is $137.37, while the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission average is 30.38% more at $177.84 per month. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is the 57th ranked company in the state for average monthly bill total. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission produces 1,486,472 megawatt hours from their generation plants, which ranks them as the 238th highest producer of electricity of all 3517 companies in the US. San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is the 23rd largest supplier out of 63 electricity companies in California based on total megawatt hours sold. Dams and other hydroelectric facilities associated with the electricity supplier produce 1,485,900 megawatt hours, ranking the provider as the 28th largest producer of hydroelectric power out of 3517 companies in the country.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Net Metering

Net metering is available to consumers of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The purchase of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for private individuals. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell extra megawatt hours into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically feasible.

Energy Loss

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission reported a yearly loss of around 1.14% of the electricity that they transmit. Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is a reality of being in the electricity generation industry and providers must report these losses. This percentage of electricity lost earns them a rank of 103rd best out of 3517 suppliers who report energy loss in the US and 19th best out of 63 in the state.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Rate & Electric Bills

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.229/kWh$0.108/kWh$289.58/mo.$26.96/mo.
2818th20.12¢San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Average residential price per kWh
2706th$177.84Average monthly electricity bill for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's residential customers

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:525 Golden Gate Avenue
    San Francisco, California 94102
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Michael Carlin

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Contact

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Service

  • Rates & Plans:sfpuc.org
  • Outage Phone:(415) 701-2311

Quick Facts About San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is 1st in the United States out of the 3517 for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from sustainable fuels.

Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
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Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award
Energy provider of the year for National, Major Provider Category
Highest Ratio of Renewable Electricity
National, Major Provider Category
Claim Award

Energy Loss

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's energy loss due to business operations.

-1.14%

Total Energy Loss

15,606MWh

103 National Rank

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Energy Makeup

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Coverage Map

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
California2,291161,699,49921100%

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
Alameda County1,628,997732.40$150.58/mo
San Francisco County808,437528.99$155.93/mo
San Mateo County729,181531.95$152.38/mo
Santa Clara County1,870,945832.91$157.99/mo

Power Plants Owned by San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Tuolumne County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 658,475
Tuolumne County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 499,232
Tuolumne County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 328,193
San Francisco CA Other Biomass Gas 572422,860.47739.27

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Fuel Makeup

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
99.96%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.04%

Cities San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Has Coverage

  • Burlingame, CA
  • Colma, CA
  • Hillsborough, CA
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • Millbrae, CA
  • Pacifica, CA
  • San Bruno, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • South San Francisco, CA

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission FAQ:

What percentage of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission produces 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.

Who is the CEO of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission?

The CEO of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is Michael Carlin.

How many counties does San Francisco Public Utilities Commission supply electricity to?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission sells electricity in 4 counties throughout the nation including California.

How many power plants are owned by or associated with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission?

There are 4 power plants owned by or associated with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

What percentage of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?

Power plants owned by or associated with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission generate 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

What is the phone number for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission?

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission phone number is (415) 551-3000.

What cities does San Francisco Public Utilities Commission supply electricity in?

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission provides electricity in 9 cities throughout the country including California.

How much is the average bundled bill for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers each month?

Consumers of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $177.84.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers?

The average bundled price of electricity for consumers of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is 20.12 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2022-08-01