Why are there power outages in the Bay Area?
Why are there power outages in the Bay Area?
Outage areas ringing the Bay Area align with the home base of some of the most likely clean-energy buyers. And though fire is a natural part of California’s landscape, extreme weather worsened by climate change is making wildfires more severe, compelling more customers to look for resilient energy solutions.
Where can I find information on power outages?
Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Public Safety Power Shutoffs Public Safety Power Shutoff Alerts Weather and PSPS Community Safety Events Customer Resources & Support Wildfire Communications Center Current Power Outages Home> Outage Center> Current Power Outages Current Power Outages
When do you have a controlled power outage?
An extremely rare, controlled power outage that we enact as a last resort when there is a statewide Stage 3 Emergency declared. Sometimes called a “rolling blackout.”
Where are the areas with no public safety power shutoff?
No Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) View a map of current and potential PSPS areas, in addition to areas of high fire risk. You can also see the number of affected SCE customers by county. View PSPS Map
When do you need to report a power outage?
If you simply want to view or report an outage, you can go directly to our outage map. An online account is not required. If extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electric system serving your community, it may be necessary for us to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety.
When do you need a public safety power shutoff?
Public Safety Power Shutoff notifications If extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electric system serving your community, it may be necessary for us to turn off electricity in the interest of public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
How to call PG & E for power outage?
or call 1-866-743-6589 during normal business hours. Automatic outage notifications for PG&E customers If we have your current phone number on file, we’ll attempt to let you know when your power is out through a one-time call or text. There’s no need to sign up for this initial notification.
What to do when your power goes out in your area?
Opens in new Window. or call 1-866-743-6589 during normal business hours. If we have your current phone number on file, we’ll attempt to let you know when your power is out through a one-time call or text. There’s no need to sign up for this initial notification.