Clean Power SF unveils 2022 integrated resource plan for 100% renewable energy by 2025
July 15, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The City of San Francisco is gearing up for a significant leap towards renewable energy, as the Clean Power SF team presented its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) during a recent government meeting. This plan, mandated by state law, outlines the city's strategy to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025, aligning with California's ambitious climate goals.
The IRP serves as a crucial roadmap for Clean Power SF, detailing how the city will meet its energy supply and demand while adhering to regulatory requirements. The plan is due for submission to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by November 1, 2025. The process involves a comprehensive modeling of the state's electricity grid to ensure that all providers, including Clean Power SF, contribute effectively to the state's emissions reduction targets.
Key priorities highlighted in the presentation include establishing a realistic path to renewable energy, updating local power supply investments, ensuring affordability for low-income customers, and maintaining reliability in energy service. The team emphasized the importance of balancing these goals amid rising demand and global supply chain disruptions.
Community engagement has been a focal point in developing the IRP, with outreach efforts expanding to include over 600 organizations and a new online survey that garnered significant feedback. Participants expressed strong support for the 100% renewable energy target, with 86% agreeing that it should be the primary focus of Clean Power SF's initiatives. Concerns about affordability and reliability were also prominent, with many advocating for strategies that ensure equitable access to clean energy.
Looking ahead, the Clean Power SF team plans to refine its portfolios based on community feedback and will present a preferred portfolio to the SFPUC's commission in October. This portfolio will guide the city's energy purchasing and resource development activities for the next two years, marking a pivotal step in San Francisco's commitment to a sustainable energy future.
The IRP serves as a crucial roadmap for Clean Power SF, detailing how the city will meet its energy supply and demand while adhering to regulatory requirements. The plan is due for submission to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by November 1, 2025. The process involves a comprehensive modeling of the state's electricity grid to ensure that all providers, including Clean Power SF, contribute effectively to the state's emissions reduction targets.
Key priorities highlighted in the presentation include establishing a realistic path to renewable energy, updating local power supply investments, ensuring affordability for low-income customers, and maintaining reliability in energy service. The team emphasized the importance of balancing these goals amid rising demand and global supply chain disruptions.
Community engagement has been a focal point in developing the IRP, with outreach efforts expanding to include over 600 organizations and a new online survey that garnered significant feedback. Participants expressed strong support for the 100% renewable energy target, with 86% agreeing that it should be the primary focus of Clean Power SF's initiatives. Concerns about affordability and reliability were also prominent, with many advocating for strategies that ensure equitable access to clean energy.
Looking ahead, the Clean Power SF team plans to refine its portfolios based on community feedback and will present a preferred portfolio to the SFPUC's commission in October. This portfolio will guide the city's energy purchasing and resource development activities for the next two years, marking a pivotal step in San Francisco's commitment to a sustainable energy future.
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