electricity

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

5 years ago

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.

5 years ago

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,…

5 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

7 years ago

Thousands lose power in Sausalito outage

About 4,000 homes in Sausalito are without power Monday afternoon.

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Government center reopens after power outage

The County of Santa Clara Government Center will reopen Monday morning after closing for the weekend because of a power…

7 years ago

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