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Expected weekend heat wave prompts flex alert warning
California's power grid operator issued a flex alert Thursday in advance of another expected heat wave.Read More
Blanket of heat over California prompts electricity Flex Alert
Sizzling temperatures in Friday's forecast prompted the California Independent System Operator to issue a statewide Flex Alert.Read More
San Francisco measures potential impact of PG&E bankruptcy
Mayor London Breed said in a statement that PG&E’s announcement to file bankruptcy will not affect service in The City.Read More
Judge orders PG&E conduct sweeping inspections after deadly wildfires
A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday tentatively ordered PG&E Co. to inspect its entire electrical service area.Read More
PG&E ordered to implement 60 safety improvements
The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco Thursday ordered PG&E Co. to implement 60 safety recommendations.Read More
Emergency declaration protects utility customers affected by fires
People affected by the devastating wildfires around the state are entitled to an array of consumer protections concerning their electricity, water and telephone bills, according to the California Public...Read More
Power restored to all Bay Area customers
PG&E crews have restored power to all San Francisco Bay Area customers as of Tuesday evening, a PG&E spokeswoman said.Read More
Utilities commission approves higher fee for local programs
The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco Thursday approved a revised fee calculation that will result in higher charges to customers who choose to buy...Read More
Mayors urge utilities commission to delay vote on clean energy fees
The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose joined Tuesday in urging the California Public Utilities Commission to delay voting on a proposal that they say could "disrupt...Read More
SF bumps targets for eliminating greenhouse gases
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is setting new environmental goals in a effort to reduce The City’s greenhouse gas emissions.Read More
UC commits to clean energy by 2025
The University of California is committing to using only clean and renewable energy at all of its 10 campuses and five medical centers by 2025, university officials announced Tuesday.Read More
Evening electricity conservation Flex Alert issued
High temperatures expected throughout California this week have prompted the state's Independent System Operator Corporation to issue a Flex Alert to encourage electricity conservation Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More
Concord council seeks info on immigrant detention center
The Concord City Council has scheduled a special meeting to discuss news reports that the U.S. Navy may be planning to place a detention facility for up to 47,000...Read More
Tree trimmer electrocuted by high-tension line
A man who died after being electrocuted by power lines while trimming a tree Monday afternoon in San Jose was not a PG&E employee, a company spokeswoman confirmed. PG&E...Read More
Temporary power lines installed in Coffey Park
PG&E officials said Tuesday that temporary overhead power lines will be restored by Friday to the fire-ravaged Coffey Park neighborhood in Santa Rosa.Read More
State urged to reduce energy use during ‘Great Solar Eclipse’
San Francisco's California Public Utilities Commission calls on California residents to reduce energy use during The Great Solar Eclipse.Read More
Thousands lose power in Sausalito outage
About 4,000 homes in Sausalito are without power Monday afternoon.Read More
PG&E fined over outage caused by toppled tower
PG&E Co. was ordered to pay a $400,000 fine for a toppled transmission tower that caused a massive blackout in Monterey County.Read More
California considers energy impact of commercial pot
As California gears up for legalized recreational marijuana, state regulators are trying to figure out how the new industry will impact the energy supply.Read More
PG&E surcharges target high power users
Some PG&E customers may see lower energy bills, while others may see higher bills, due to changes being made to the company's billing system.Read More