When guests stop by Hummingbird Farm, the SFPUC rolls out the “green” carpet of vibrant flowers and thriving native crops. That same welcome greeted Wade Crowfoot, California State Secretary of Natural Resources, during a recent visit as part of a conservation and urban biodiversity tour of San Francisco. Secretary Crowfoot leads California’s efforts to conserve the state’s environment and natural resources.

More than 95,000 tests conducted, zero PFAS detected, all state & federal standards met

When a car needs a tune-up, a mechanic simply pops the hood to gain access to the engine. But what happens when a massive, early-20th-century dam needs repair and its parts are nearly 300 feet under water? In installing a new bulkhead system for the O’Shaughnessy Dam last year, the SFPUC’s project team found that maintaining the dam involved going deep – literally.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) welcomed contractors, Local Business Enterprises (LBEs), industry partners, and community leaders to the 18th Annual Contractors Breakfast on Friday, May 15, at the War Memorial Green Room.

On July 1, 2026, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) will update electricity rates for Hetch Hetchy Power customers. We want to explain what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how you can get support managing your bill. Hetch Hetchy Power rates will go up by 7.3% for most customers. On average for residential customers, that’s an increase of around $7 per month. Customers enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP), which offers discounted rates to households with low incomes, will see an increase of about $6 per month.

Major investments support reliable water, power, and sewer systems for the next century