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Electric and Gas Franchise Information
NEW!
The City of San Diego is pleased to offer the following franchise opportunities for gas and electric services as Invitations to Bid. The links below include instructions on the bidding process and the provisions for the respective franchises. Potential bidders may choose to bid on one or both of the franchise opportunities.
Electric Franchise Invitation to Bid
Gas Franchise Invitation to Bid
Questions and Responses to the Electric and Gas Invitations to Bid
The City received a significant amount of questions. We aim to publish a second batch of questions and responses prior to the close of the advertising period.
10.16.20 Invitations to Bid - Questions and Responses
Background
The City of San Diego entered into a 50-year franchise for electric and gas services in 1970 with San Diego Gas & Electric. This franchise is set to expire in January 2021. The City is currently developing the terms of a new franchise for both gas and electric services, and information regarding this process will periodically be updated below.
Request for Expressions of Interest for Gas & Electric Services Memorandum
RFEI Franchise for Electric and Gas Services
Send all inquiries, questions and correspondence relating to this RFEI by email to: Lfriedman@sandiego.gov
While you are here, please review our 
Franchise Fee Workshop Presentation and this presentation from the Energy Policy Initiatives Center on understanding your electric bill.
Letters
Coalition_for_Better_Franchise_Agreements_RFEI_letter.pdf
Community_Energy_Action_Network_RFEI_letter.docx
Protect_our_Communities_RFEI_letter.pdf
San_Diego_County_Taxpayers_Association_RFEI_letter.pdf
Democratic_Socialists_of_America_RFEI_letter.pdf
Public Comment for JPA Workshop.docx
Sustainable Energy Advisory Board Recommendations.docx
SEAB CCA Guiding Principles.docx
RFP for Electric and Gas Franchise Agreements Consultant.docx
Historical Documents
San Diego Gas and Electric Franchise Agreements
City Council Minutes of December 11, 2001 (Item 335)
SDG&E Electric Franchise Agreement (1970)
SDG&E Electric Franchise Agreement Amendment (2002)
SDG&E Electric Franchise Agreement MOU
Resolution of City Council Approving an MOU with SDG&E Regarding Franchise Fees and Undergrounding