# San Francisco public power transition and PG&E service

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-francisco-public-power-transition-and-pge-service
> Updated: 2026-09-30T23:07:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

San Francisco officials are moving forward with plans to transition to public power by acquiring local infrastructure from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently rejected a PG&E appeal regarding an Environmental Impact Report, clearing a path for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to pursue a buyout of assets including poles, substations, and wires.

While the city estimates the local distribution system is worth approximately $3.4 billion, the utility is expected to seek a higher valuation. Proponents suggest the acquisition could be funded through municipal revenue bonds. 

Amidst these long-term transition efforts, PG&E has experienced recent service disruptions. Unplanned outages have affected customers in San Francisco, including the Ferry Building, and in Santa Barbara County, impacting thousands of residents.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: PG&E power outages disrupt San Francisco and Santa Barbara

PG&E unplanned power outages have disrupted businesses and residents in San Francisco and Santa Barbara County, following a series of recent electrical failures in California.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pge-power-outages-disrupt-san-francisco-and-santa-barbara

### 2026-09-23: San Francisco supervisors reject PG&E appeal to delay public power transition

San Francisco supervisors rejected PG&E’s appeal against an environmental report, keeping the city on track to potentially buy out the utility's local grid and infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-supervisors-reject-pge-appeal-to-delay-public-power-transition

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