Serving San Diego Since Our Founding
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
That's enough for 0
Estimated from $891 million profit reported in 2024
Estimated SDG&E Shareholder Profit in 2025
Estimated from $891 million profit reported in 2024
That's enough for 0
The Challenge We Face
Our residents pay among the highest electric rates in the nation. The current for-profit model prioritizes shareholders over the community it serves.
Annual profit extracted per customer from SDG&E's margins
SDG&E CEO annual compensation
Projected annual rate increases
Our Commitment
A community-owned utility delivers what San Diegans deserve: lower costs, local accountability, and clean energy.
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.
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.
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
According to 2024 polling data, the majority of San Diego residents support replacing SDG&E with a municipal utility.
Stand With Your NeighborsPress & Announcements
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 ReleasePublic preference for non-profit utilities demonstrated at Voice of San Diego's Politifest Solutions Showdown, where the community voiced strong support.
Watch the PanelThe Evidence
San Diego pays among the highest electricity rates in California. Public utilities across the state maintain significantly lower rates.
Source: Public Power San Diego rate analysis
The Path Forward
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."
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