Serving San Diego Since Our Founding

Power for the People,
By the People

San Diegans deserve affordable, reliable, and community-owned electricity. We are building a movement to replace profit-driven utilities with public power.

Estimated SDG&E Shareholder Profit in 2025

$0.00

That's enough for 0

Estimated from $891 million profit reported in 2024

Latest News: Public Power valued at $90 billion+ in potential savings for San Diegans Read More →

The Challenge We Face

San Diego's Electricity Crisis

Our residents pay among the highest electric rates in the nation. The current for-profit model prioritizes shareholders over the community it serves.

$600+

Annual profit extracted per customer from SDG&E's margins

$11M

SDG&E CEO annual compensation

10%+

Projected annual rate increases

Our Commitment

The Public Power Promise

A community-owned utility delivers what San Diegans deserve: lower costs, local accountability, and clean energy.

Lower Costs

Eliminate Profit Extraction: A non-profit utility saves hundreds annually by removing shareholder profits.

Reduce Executive Excess: Public utility leadership at reasonable compensation levels.

Local Efficiency: Rooftop solar and local generation reduce costly imports.

Local Control

Community Governance: Decisions made by expert boards with elected oversight.

Enhanced Reliability: Distributed solar and storage prevent blackouts.

Energy Democracy: Your voice shapes our energy future.

Clean Energy

Local Renewables: Prioritize rooftop solar and distributed battery storage.

Environmental Stewardship: Reduce reliance on remote power stations.

Green Jobs: Create opportunities for local clean energy workers.

The Voice of San Diego

The People Have Spoken

60%
of San Diegans support public power

According to 2024 polling data, the majority of San Diego residents support replacing SDG&E with a municipal utility.

Stand With Your Neighbors

Press & Announcements

Latest News

October 1, 2025

City Leaders Mislead: Public Power Worth Tens of Billions More

Analysis reveals savings should have been estimated at more than five times the reported amount, with $90 billion or more in potential savings over coming decades.

Read Press Release
October 8, 2025

The People's Choice: Public Power Wins at Politifest

Public preference for non-profit utilities demonstrated at Voice of San Diego's Politifest Solutions Showdown, where the community voiced strong support.

Watch the Panel

The Evidence

See How San Diego Compares

San Diego pays among the highest electricity rates in California. Public utilities across the state maintain significantly lower rates.

San Diego Electricity Rates Comparison Map

Source: Public Power San Diego rate analysis

The Path Forward

How We Achieve Public Power

Public Power San Diego is the educational engine for this movement, led by seasoned organizers with expertise in engineering, policy, and community building.

"With your support, this isn't just possible — it's inevitable."

Sign Our Open Letter

Add your name to demand affordable, community-owned power for San Diego. Your signature demonstrates to city leaders that the community stands united.

Sign the Open Letter