As March unfolds, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to honor the indomitable spirit, resilience, and accomplishments of women throughout history. This month, we shine a spotlight on a few of the women who are driving change, leading innovation, and shaping the future of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Power Enterprise. These women are not just breaking barriers; they are setting new standards and inspiring generations to come.
For Bessie Tam, Program Director for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Wastewater Capital Improvement Program, learning is a lifelong pursuit. Click through to read an engaging interview in which she reviews her professional journey, recounts the most challenging parts of her career, shares her vision for the future of wastewater infrastructure, and touches upon the best ways in which women (and anyone, really) can start and flourish in an engineering industry career.
The construction industry magazine Engineering News-Record (widely known as ENR) has announced the winning images from its 2023 “Year In Construction” photo contest. We are delighted to announce that the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) Head Photographer Robin Scheswohl was honored with two winning submissions this year.
On January 29, 2024, workers and wastewater officials gathered to sign their names with large black pens on a nearly 14-foot steel beam that would become the highest point of the Biosolids Digester Facilities. This facility is currently under construction at the Southeast Treatment Plant in the Bayview neighborhood.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) was proud to submit this year’s annual Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) to the Government Finance Officers Association. With the theme Delivering Reliability Around the Clock, the report showcases the SFPUC’s work and financial position from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is offering up to $1 million in rebates, providing $1,000 per eligible customer, on the purchase of an e-bike at participating San Francisco bicycle retailers. This is the agency’s first venture into incentivizing a micromobility transportation option. Micromobility refers to any small, low-speed, electric-powered transportation device, like e-bikes and electric scooters.