Clean Power SF outlines plans for 100% renewable energy by 2025
April 16, 2021 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The City of San Francisco's Clean Power SF program is making significant strides toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2025. During a recent government meeting, officials highlighted key developments in renewable energy projects, including contracts with local solar and geothermal facilities.
Clean Power SF has secured a contract with the Aramis project, a 75-megawatt solar plus storage facility in Alameda County, and extended its agreement with the Geysers Geothermal Facility in Sonoma County through 2029. Together, these projects add 125 megawatts of renewable energy to the city's portfolio since the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) was adopted in August 2024.
The program is actively working on various procurement activities to meet its renewable energy targets. This includes plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for an additional 9 megawatts of solar energy to be installed on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) owned reservoirs. The RFP is expected to be released by the end of this year, with projects anticipated to be operational by 2023 or 2024.
In addition to large-scale projects, Clean Power SF is focusing on smaller renewable initiatives, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The program has been allocated over 2 megawatts of capacity by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to develop solar resources in these areas. Eligible customers will benefit from a 20% discount on their total electric bill once these projects are online.
The meeting also addressed the importance of grid reliability, with Clean Power SF collaborating with other Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to explore long-duration storage solutions. This initiative aims to store energy generated during the day for use during evening hours when solar production decreases.
As the city progresses toward its renewable energy goals, officials expressed pride in the achievements thus far and emphasized the ongoing commitment to expanding clean energy resources. Future updates on larger projects and their statuses will be provided in subsequent meetings, ensuring transparency and community engagement in San Francisco's renewable energy journey.
Clean Power SF has secured a contract with the Aramis project, a 75-megawatt solar plus storage facility in Alameda County, and extended its agreement with the Geysers Geothermal Facility in Sonoma County through 2029. Together, these projects add 125 megawatts of renewable energy to the city's portfolio since the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) was adopted in August 2024.
The program is actively working on various procurement activities to meet its renewable energy targets. This includes plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for an additional 9 megawatts of solar energy to be installed on San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) owned reservoirs. The RFP is expected to be released by the end of this year, with projects anticipated to be operational by 2023 or 2024.
In addition to large-scale projects, Clean Power SF is focusing on smaller renewable initiatives, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The program has been allocated over 2 megawatts of capacity by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to develop solar resources in these areas. Eligible customers will benefit from a 20% discount on their total electric bill once these projects are online.
The meeting also addressed the importance of grid reliability, with Clean Power SF collaborating with other Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) to explore long-duration storage solutions. This initiative aims to store energy generated during the day for use during evening hours when solar production decreases.
As the city progresses toward its renewable energy goals, officials expressed pride in the achievements thus far and emphasized the ongoing commitment to expanding clean energy resources. Future updates on larger projects and their statuses will be provided in subsequent meetings, ensuring transparency and community engagement in San Francisco's renewable energy journey.
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