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PG&E Flags Weekend Power Outages Across 15 NorCal Counties
local10 days ago

PG&E Flags Weekend Power Outages Across 15 NorCal Counties

PG&E says power shutoffs are likely Sunday and Monday across Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Lake, Merced, Napa, San Benito, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama and Yolo, with a smaller set possibly affected Tuesday in Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, San Benito and Tehama. The outages come as high winds and dry conditions raise fire risk, with a Red Flag Warning in effect for parts of Solano County, the Delta, the Sacramento Valley and the Central Valley. PG&E hasn’t disclosed an exact customer count, but outages in recent years have been less widespread.

via CBS News|
#fire-weather#local#northern-california
Report Finds PG&E Ignored Damaged Mission Substation Ahead of December Blackout
business18 days ago

Report Finds PG&E Ignored Damaged Mission Substation Ahead of December Blackout

A 70-page Exponent investigation says PG&E knew there was damage at the Mission substation before the December blackout but did not replace or thoroughly inspect faulty equipment, while moisture and standing water in a 1940s-era facility contributed to a fire and outages that left about 120,000 San Francisco residents without power, fueling calls to reform or break up the utility amid maintenance lapses and disputed restoration timelines.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#blackout#business#exponent-report
PG&E to Reduce Customer Bills Starting January 2026
society4 months ago

PG&E to Reduce Customer Bills Starting January 2026

Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced that starting January 1, residential electricity rates will decrease by about 5%, saving the average customer around $7 per month, with natural gas rates dropping by 3%. The rate cuts are part of PG&E's efforts to stabilize energy costs amid rising national prices, and residents in the Central Valley may see even larger savings.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#electricity#energy-bills#gas
San Francisco considers buying out PG&E amid ongoing outages and safety concerns
local-government-and-utilities4 months ago

San Francisco considers buying out PG&E amid ongoing outages and safety concerns

San Francisco is moving towards buying out PG&E's electrical infrastructure to establish a municipal utility, driven by ongoing dissatisfaction with PG&E's safety record, service issues, and recent blackouts, despite a slow legal process and potential legal battles, signaling a significant shift in local energy policy.

via Mission Local|
#buyout#local-government-and-utilities#municipal-utility
San Francisco Blackouts Highlight PG&E's Ongoing Power Struggles
local-news4 months ago

San Francisco Blackouts Highlight PG&E's Ongoing Power Struggles

Approximately 11,000 homes in San Francisco's Richmond, Presidio, and Golden Gate Park experienced a power outage on December 28, with most power restored within a few hours. This marks the third outage in the city within eight days, caused by transformer issues, and highlights ongoing concerns about PG&E's reliability and the city's call for infrastructure control. PG&E offered compensation to affected residents, while local officials criticized the utility's handling of the outages.

via Mission Local|
#local-news#pgande#power-outage