LAFCO outlines MOU with SFPUC to fund studies on decarbonization and financing; commissioners press for financing analysis and coordination

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

LAFCO staff proposed an updated MOU with the SFPUC to fund targeted studies on building decarbonization, financing strategies and interagency coordination; commissioners urged at least one dedicated study on financing (bonds, federal incentives, municipal finance vehicles) and closer coordination with the Department of the Environment.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 30:05

LAFCO approves teleconference findings and minutes in unanimous votes

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

The commission approved findings to allow teleconference meetings under Cal. Gov. Code §54953(e) and unanimously adopted the minutes from 09/16/2022; both items were procedural and carried without objection.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 04:33

Energy expert advocates community battery storage over individual systems in San Francisco

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

Mister Warmer emphasizes benefits of community energy storage over single family home batteries.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 02:58

SFPUC staff brief LAFCO on Clean Power SF 2022 Integrated Resource Plan; commissioners press on costs and financing

San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California

Clean Power SF presented modeling for four IRP portfolios to meet San Francisco’s renewable targets through 2035, highlighting local‑resource targets and tradeoffs between cost, reliability and local investment. Commissioners asked detailed questions about storage, market risk and how the work will be financed.

Source: City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jul 04, 2025 35:37