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Exploring PUBLIC POWER San Francisco, CA Why: More stable rates, local control over energy choices The city filed a legal brief asking the California Public Utilities Commission to provide an independent appraisal of PG&E’s electric assets to determine a fair price. PG&E rejected the city’s offer of $2.5 billion for these assets in 2019. South San Joaquin Irrigation District, CA Why: Lower rates, economic development, local governance Pursuing eminent domain. Decorah, Iowa Why: Affordability, community investment A task force on municipalization recommended that the city council move ahead with a second voter referendum. A referendum to municipalize in 2018 fell short by only three votes. New Mexico A group of state lawmakers filed a petition with the state regulatory commission in January 2022 to launch a study to evaluate shifting the state’s utilities to public ownership or to form community choice entities. San Diego, CA Why: Lower rates, a focus on equity The city council approved a contract for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study in October 2022. Tucson, AZ Why: Increase renewable energy Embarking on a major study of whether it makes sense to form a city-run electric utility or start a program allowing the city to buy and sell solar and wind energy to residents. 22 | GENERATOR
Many Nebraskans take public power for granted — it’s all we know in the only state where every resident is served by pubic power. But in other areas of the country, many communities consider the idea of forming a public power utility — also called municipalization — on a regular basis. Here’s a look at communities that are currently or have recently explored the public power option and why they are inspired to take a look at local ownership. Milwaukee, WI Why: Lower rates, higher reliability Progressive groups are pushing for the city to create its own municipal utility. Rochester, NY Why: Accountability, affordability, economic development, workers’ rights A grassroots community organization is mounting a campaign to have the city council take up a feasibility study. Maine Why the community wants public power: Higher reliability and accountability, lower rates, create local jobs, in-source revenue Maine voters will be deciding whether to form a statewide public power agency in November <strong>2023</strong>. New York, NY Why: Increased transparency and accountability, improved efficiency and reliability, faster transition to renewable energy, and lower rates The Public Advocate for the City of New York released a plan in August 2020 detailing possible paths to municipalization. Ann Arbor, MI Why: Support the energy transition The city council approved a contract in September 2022 to study on the feasible pathways for a transition to 100% renewable energy and establishing a municipal utility. Washington, DC Why: Increased transparency and democracy to fight climate change FALL <strong>2023</strong> | 23
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