Michael Himes outlines Clean Power SF's stable enrollment and rooftop solar tariff changes
February 17, 2023 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The July 4, 2025, meeting of the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) featured a presentation by Michael Himes, Deputy Assistant General Manager for Clean Power SF. The meeting focused on updates regarding the Clean Power SF program, energy costs, and changes to solar energy billing.
Himes began by providing an overview of Clean Power SF's enrollment and service statistics, noting that participation remains stable. He highlighted a growing interest in the Super Green 100% renewable power product, particularly among commercial customers. Plans for increased outreach and engagement around this product were also discussed.
The first community power update meeting of 2023 was held on February 9, with 11 attendees from various organizations. Himes emphasized the importance of community feedback and participation in these meetings, which aim to share updates and gather input on Clean Power SF initiatives.
Himes addressed the rising energy costs affecting customers, attributing the increases to several factors, including higher natural gas prices and PG&E's rate hikes for transmission and distribution services. He reassured attendees that Clean Power SF continues to offer lower rates compared to PG&E, with the green product being at least 6% cheaper.
The presentation also covered recent changes to the net energy metering program for rooftop solar customers, transitioning to a new net billing tariff (NBT). This change will affect how excess solar generation is credited, moving from a retail rate to a wholesale market value. Existing net energy metering customers will not be impacted for 20 years, but new applicants must submit interconnection applications by April 14, 2025, to remain under the current program.
In conclusion, Himes expressed a commitment to maintaining stable electricity rates and providing updates on the impacts of the new billing structure for solar customers. The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts of Clean Power SF to engage with the community and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
Himes began by providing an overview of Clean Power SF's enrollment and service statistics, noting that participation remains stable. He highlighted a growing interest in the Super Green 100% renewable power product, particularly among commercial customers. Plans for increased outreach and engagement around this product were also discussed.
The first community power update meeting of 2023 was held on February 9, with 11 attendees from various organizations. Himes emphasized the importance of community feedback and participation in these meetings, which aim to share updates and gather input on Clean Power SF initiatives.
Himes addressed the rising energy costs affecting customers, attributing the increases to several factors, including higher natural gas prices and PG&E's rate hikes for transmission and distribution services. He reassured attendees that Clean Power SF continues to offer lower rates compared to PG&E, with the green product being at least 6% cheaper.
The presentation also covered recent changes to the net energy metering program for rooftop solar customers, transitioning to a new net billing tariff (NBT). This change will affect how excess solar generation is credited, moving from a retail rate to a wholesale market value. Existing net energy metering customers will not be impacted for 20 years, but new applicants must submit interconnection applications by April 14, 2025, to remain under the current program.
In conclusion, Himes expressed a commitment to maintaining stable electricity rates and providing updates on the impacts of the new billing structure for solar customers. The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts of Clean Power SF to engage with the community and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
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