Energy Democracy for San Diego
Take Back Your Power
From Monopoly Utilities
PowerSov is a San Diego advocacy website working to:
- ✓ End SDG&E's monopoly control over San Diego electricity
- ✓ Create community-controlled, non-profit utility alternatives
- ✓ Lower rates for 1.5 million San Diego households
San Diegans deserve affordable, reliable, and community-controlled electricity. We're building a movement to end monopoly utility exploitation.
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
San Diego's Electricity Crisis
Our residents pay among the highest electric rates in the nation while a monopoly utility extracts billions in profits from our community.
Annual profit extracted from SDG&E customers (2024)
SDG&E CEO annual compensation package
Projected annual rate increases
Our Vision
Power Sovereignty
Community-controlled electricity means lower costs, local accountability, and a clean energy future decided by the people, not shareholders.
Affordable Rates
End Profit Extraction: Non-profit utilities eliminate shareholder dividends from your bill.
Fair Compensation: Public utility leadership at reasonable, transparent levels.
Local Generation: Rooftop solar and storage reduce costly energy imports.
Community Control
Democratic Governance: Decisions made by accountable local boards, not distant corporations.
Enhanced Reliability: Distributed generation and storage prevent widespread outages.
Your Voice Matters: Shape energy policy through direct participation.
Clean Energy Future
Local Renewables: Prioritize rooftop solar and community battery storage.
Environmental Justice: Clean air for all neighborhoods, not just wealthy areas.
Green Jobs: Build a local workforce for the clean energy transition.
The Voice of San Diego
San Diegans Want Change
The majority of San Diego residents support alternatives to monopoly utility control. It's time for our leaders to listen.
Stand With Your NeighborsFree Tool
Are You On the Right Rate Plan?
Upload your SDG&E bills and we'll analyze your usage patterns to find the best rate plan for your household. Many San Diegans are overpaying by hundreds of dollars per year.
The Evidence
See How San Diego Compares
San Diego pays among the highest electricity rates in California. Public utilities across the state charge significantly less.
2-3x more than municipal utilities
Annual Cost for Average Household (600 kWh/month)
Source: PowerSov rate analysis based on public utility data
News & Media
Research & Analysis
In-depth articles on California's electricity landscape and why change is needed.
The Path Forward
Building Energy Democracy
Southern California Power Sovereignty is an advocacy initiative dedicated to ending monopoly utility control and building community power in San Diego.
"The power belongs to the people. It's time to take it back."
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