OAKLAND, Calif. — Meteorologists are forecasting a significant weather system this weekend in Northern and Central California that could bring rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and the possibility of thunderstorms. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing to respond to potential power outages and urges customers to be prepared as well. PG&E meteorologists, along […]
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Posted inRegional
PG&E: October and November weather conditions could elevate the potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs as a last resort to prevent wildfires
To make sure customers stay safe during planned wildfire safety outages, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers new and expanded customer resources in case Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are needed this autumn. Because high winds may cause trees and debris to contact energized lines and possibly start a wildfire, PG&E may need to […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Address Alerts provide notifications for addresses other than your home – if you sign up again
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay informed about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, damage our equipment and cause wildfires. As a result, PG&E may need […]
Posted inRegional
As California’s Wildfire Season Starts, PG&E Turns on Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings Across All High Fire-Risk Areas
OAKLAND, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) said today that its Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) now protect approximately 3 million people, or more than 1 million customers, who live in high fire-risk areas within the company’s service area. The safety settings turn off power within one-tenth of a second when a fault, […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Invites Yuba, Nevada and Sierra Counties to a Regional Wildfire Safety Webinar to Discuss PG&E’s Wildfire Prevention Efforts
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — To help keep customers and communities safe in the face of the growing wildfire risk across the state, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing to evolve its wildfire safety program to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. As part of these efforts, PG&E is hosting a wildfire safety webinar […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Converting Overhead Electric Lines to Underground in Downtown Nevada City
Nevada City, Calif.— Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is starting work to convert overhead power lines to underground near the Broad Street area of Nevada City. This work is a community-improvement project that will enhance reliability and safety. PG&E will build an all-new underground electric system just beyond the retail area of Nevada City, […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees Cut Down for Safety During 2021 Wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In response to customer and community feedback, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering customers free removal of large-diameter wood from trees that were cut down for safety during the company’s 2021 wildfire response. As PG&E worked to quickly and safely restore power during the 2021 wildfire season, crews inspected […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Invites Placer, Nevada and Sierra County Residents to Webinar to Discuss New Powerline Safety Settings
To help protect customers and communities during this hot and historically dry wildfire season, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has adjusted the sensitivity of some of its electric equipment in high fire-threat areas to automatically turn off power faster if the system detects a problem. This effort is helping to prevent potential wildfires but […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Will Begin Turning Off Power for Safety Due to Offshore Wind Event, Affecting About 25,000 Customers
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirmed it will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting approximately 25,000 customers in very targeted portions of 20 counties. The first wave of targeted safety shutoffs will begin early Monday morning around 4 a.m. The scope of the overall event represents less than one-half of one percent […]
Posted inRegional
With Dry Offshore Winds in Forecast, PG&E May Need to Turn Off Power for Safety in a Targeted Manner to Approximately 44,000 Customers Starting Monday Morning
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) meteorologists are monitoring a potential weather system that could bring dry, gusty offshore winds to portions of the Northern, Central and Southern regions of the company’s service area beginning Monday morning. Given this offshore wind event, combined with extreme to exceptional drought and extremely dry vegetation, PG&E is sending […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E begins shutting off power, affecting about 51,000 customers in small parts of 18 counties
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) confirms that it is in the process of implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting about 51,000 customers in small portions of 18 counties focused in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the North Coast, the North Valley and the North Bay mountains. The safety shutoff is due to a […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E is sending One-Day Notifications to about 48,000 customers who might experience a Public Safety Power Shutoff
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor a dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Tuesday night (August 17). As a result of this wind event, combined with extreme to exceptional drought conditions and extremely dry vegetation, PG&E began sending one-day advance notifications Monday afternoon to customers in areas where […]
Posted inRegional
Possible PSPS event in small portions of 16 counties on Tuesday night
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) opened its emergency operations center today, and the company’s meteorologists and operations professionals are monitoring a potential dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Tuesday evening (Aug. 17). Given this wind event and current conditions including extreme to exceptional drought and extremely dry vegetation, PG&E has […]
Posted inCalifornia
State’s Grid Operator Asks Electric Customers Across California to Conserve Power Today from 4-9 p.m.
With electric transmission lines from Oregon still threatened due to the fast-growing Bootleg Fire and continued hot temperatures in California and throughout the West, the state’s grid operator has issued a Flex Alert for today (Monday, July 12), asking for voluntary conservation from 4-9 p.m. Californians who conserve energy this afternoon and evening will help […]
Posted inRegional
PG&E Hosting Virtual Safety Town Hall on Wednesday For Nevada, Sierra and Yuba Counties to Discuss Ongoing Safety Work to Prevent Wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. March 15, 2021 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing its important work to further reduce wildfire risks and improve the safety of its electric system. To help ensure that customers are part of its safety efforts, PG&E will be hosting an interactive, virtual safety town hall with Nevada, Sierra […]
Posted inCalifornia
PSPS possible for 21,000 customers in Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Tuolumne counties
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified a targeted number of customers in small portions of Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Tuolumne counties about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Monday night. Dry conditions combined with high wind gusts pose an increased […]
Posted inCalifornia
PG&E Cancels Public Safety Power Shutoff Anticipated for Today in Portions of Five Counties
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. December 7, 2020 – Based on more favorable weather conditions, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be notifying customers this morning that it will not be initiating a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) today. PG&E anticipated the need to turn off power overnight to approximately 8,500 customers in portions of Fresno, […]
Posted inRegional
Potential PSPS Update: Due to Improved Weather Conditions, Scope of Public Safety Power Shutoff Significantly Reduced
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. December 6, 2020 – Due to substantial changes overnight in terms of the severity and location of the strongest winds along with improved humidity, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is significantly reducing the scope of its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) currently slated to begin early Monday morning. Two days ago, […]
Posted inCalifornia
Due to Severe Weather and Wind, PG&E Will Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 37,000 Customers in Targeted Parts of 15 Counties
SAN FRANCISCO October 21, 2020 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will de-energize certain electrical lines for safety over the course of this evening (Wednesday, Oct. 21) as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E is calling a PSPS due to a high-wind event combined with low humidity and severely dry vegetation, […]
Posted inCalifornia
Potential Midweek PSPS Event: Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. October 19, 2020 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 19 counties and two tribal communities about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as early as Wednesday evening. Hot and dry conditions combined with expected high wind gusts pose an increased risk for damage […]