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SFPUC crew members working on transmission lines.

SFPUC’s Innovative Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Helps Keep Rates Affordable

October 9, 2025
Power

Nestor Nido, SFPUC Storekeeper of the Power Enterprise.

Celebrating Public Power Week: Meet Nestor Nido

October 8, 2025
Power

Jesse Syse, Assistant Electronic Maintenance Technician with SFPUC’s Power Enterprise.

Celebrating the People Behind Public Power: Meet Jesse Syse

October 7, 2025
Power

SFPUC Power Crews.

Why the SFPUC Celebrates Public Power

October 3, 2025
Power

Mission Bay School rooftop solar.

SFPUC Invests in Local Renewable Energy with Latest Solar Installation at Mission Bay School

October 1, 2025
Power

A tour group visits the headworks odor control facility at the Southeast Treatment Plant.

New Headworks Facility Sniffs Out Solutions to Tackle Odor at the Source

September 29, 2025
Sewer

Jignesh Desai, Headworks Project Manager, highlighted the grit pump gallery in Area 45, during a recent tour with SFPUC Commission President Kate Stacy. The clear view window shows the grit particles that are being pumped to next step of grit washing process.

New Headworks Facility Is Built to Sift and Made to Last

September 26, 2025
Sewer

San Francisco City skyline.

Sunny Days Ahead: 6 Clean Energy Adventures for Your "SF Summer”

September 23, 2025
Power

Davin Clark, Stationary Engineer at the SFPUC, standing in front of a machine with a notepad and pen.

Finding Cultural Roots: Davin Clark’s Journey for Latino Heritage Month

September 22, 2025
Water

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