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The City and County of San Francisco's Department of Environment has joined with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to deliver energy-efficiency services and incentives to qualifying commercial customers and multifamily building owners.
Since 2007, SF Energy Watch has saved about 5,500 San Francisco commercial and multifamily properties an average of $4,600 in annual utility bills. The program has paid over $17.5 million in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. And through the actions taken by customers following their energy audit, this program has also reduced the City’s carbon emissions by over 52,000 tons. That’s the equivalent of taking over 8,300 automobiles off the road or powering almost 24,000 San Francisco residences. SF Energy Watch has been successful not only in delivering energy savings, but also by continuing to create or sustain Bay Area green collar jobs.
Last updated: January 2013
Energy
A dynamic city like San Francisco requires the efficient use of clean, renewable energy to meet the needs of today and future generations. Our innovative policies and programs help San Franciscans use energy wisely, while saving money and reducing environmental impacts.
Transportation
SF Environment aims to reduce travel-created carbon by getting people out of cars and instead traveling by walking, biking or public transit. We also are greening the City fleet of vehicles and encourage the public to reduce their impact by supporting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Zero Waste
Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.
Toxics & Health
As the first city to adopt the Precautionary Principle, San Francisco strives to protect the health of its residents, visitors and the local environment. SF Environment develops programs and policies to help individuals and businesses make safer choices in products, practices and services.
Buildings & Environments
San Francisco is habitat for 800,000 people – meeting needs for space to work, play, and learn; for food, water, and air; for community with local flora and fauna. SF Environment provides support for urban agriculture and forestry and green buildings, helping residents and businesses harness environmental opportunities.
Education & Equity
SF Environment focuses on building community capacity - engaging people throughout the City’s neighborhoods and providing them with the tools, education, and job opportunities to ensure that the places where we live, play, learn, and work are safe and healthy.
Climate Change
Reducing carbon emissions is central to ensuring a sustainable future for San Francisco. Climate change will bring unstable weather, rising sea levels and damage to our city’s natural habitat and infrastructure. SF Environment is committed to mobilizing the City to deal with Climate Change.



