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PG&E Announces Major New Electric Infrastructure Safety Initiative to Protect Communities From Wildfire Threat

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a major new initiative to expand the undergrounding of electric distribution power lines in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) to further harden its system and help prevent wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a major new initiative to expand the undergrounding of electric distribution power lines in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) to further harden its system and help prevent wildfires.
  • The new infrastructure safety initiative, announced today in Butte County by PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe, is a multi-year effort to underground approximately 10,000 miles of power lines.
  • PG&Es commitment represents the largest effort in the U.S. to underground power lines as a wildfire risk reduction measure.
  • PG&E intends to work closely with customers and local, state, federal, tribal and regulatory officials throughout this new safety initiative.

New Public Safety Power Shutoff Address Alerts Provide Notifications for Addresses Other Than Your Home That Are Important to You, Including Schools or a Relative’s Home

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay safe and informed about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

Key Points: 
  • Customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay safe and informed about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
  • High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, damage our equipment and cause wildfires.
  • As a result, we may need to turn off power during severe weather to prevent wildfires.
  • To sign up for alerts for any address that is important to you or a loved one, visit www.pge.com/addressalert .

No Rotating Power Outages Needed Today: Electricity Conservation Helps Grid Stability

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that rotating power outages were not needed today to maintain electric grid stability during the extreme heat that affected much of the state, because Californias grid had adequate power supply to meet consumer demand.

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  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that rotating power outages were not needed today to maintain electric grid stability during the extreme heat that affected much of the state, because Californias grid had adequate power supply to meet consumer demand.
  • Thanks to electricity conservation by Californians statewide in response to the CAISOs Flex Alert, grid demand did not exceed supply despite the widespread triple-digit heat.
  • Rotating outages are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which are conducted during specific high fire-threat conditions.
  • Visit www.pge.com/rotatingoutages for more information on how and why supply-related rotating outages might happen.

With Extreme Heat Wave Impacting California and the West, State Grid Operator Warns that Rotating Power Outages Might Be Needed

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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If demand exceeds supply, at the direction of the states grid operator, PG&E and other energy companies in the state could be asked to turn off power in order to help prevent larger outages to the grid.

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  • If demand exceeds supply, at the direction of the states grid operator, PG&E and other energy companies in the state could be asked to turn off power in order to help prevent larger outages to the grid.
  • If the CAISO indicates that power needs to be turned off, power could be out for about one to two hours for each block.
  • Rotating outages are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which are conducted during specific high fire-threat conditions.
  • PG&E is notifying customers who might experience these potential rotating outages, which would occur across PG&E's service area.

As Major Offshore Windstorm Approaches, PG&E Prepares for Potential Widespread, Wind-Driven Outages Throughout Its Service Area and Potential for Targeted Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Small Portions of the Driest Locations

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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Potential for small, targeted Public Safety Power Shutoffs in parts of the service area where vegetation is extremely dry due to lack of seasonal rain.

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  • Potential for small, targeted Public Safety Power Shutoffs in parts of the service area where vegetation is extremely dry due to lack of seasonal rain.
  • Forecasts show high-risk conditions arriving Monday evening in the southern portion of PG&Es service area, with high winds expected to subside by Wednesday morning.
  • Before any PSPS restoration begins, PG&E will inspect de-energized lines to ensure they were not damaged by high winds.
  • Potential for Small, Targeted Public Safety Power Shutoff: What People Should Know
    The potential PSPS event is still one day away.

Potential for Small, Targeted PSPS Event in Nine Counties: Forecasted Strong, Offshore Winds and Dry Conditions Mean PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Approximately 21,000 Customers Monday Night

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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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There is still uncertainty regarding the strength and timing of this weather wind event, which PG&E is carefully monitoring.

Key Points: 
  • There is still uncertainty regarding the strength and timing of this weather wind event, which PG&E is carefully monitoring.
  • Potential for Small, Targeted Public Safety Power Shutoff: What People Should Know
    The potential PSPS event is still two days away.
  • PG&E in-house meteorologists as well as staff in its Wildfire Safety Operations Center and Emergency Operations Center continue to monitor conditions.
  • The offshore weather event is expected to produce damage-producing winds across much of California beginning Sunday and extending into early next week.

PG&E Hosting Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday to Discuss Ongoing Safety Work to Prevent Wildfires

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 safety efforts, PG&E will be hosting an interactive safety virtual town hall where the company will provide an overview of its work to further prevent wildfires in 2020 and PG&Es Public Safety Power Shutoff events this year.
  • The virtual town hall will feature a brief presentation and an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback.
  • The event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Potential PSPS Update: Due to Improved Weather Conditions, Scope of Public Safety Power Shutoff Significantly Reduced. PG&E May Still Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of Five Counties Beginning Early Monday Morning

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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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Two days ago, on Friday afternoon, about 132,000 PG&E customers in 15 counties and five tribal communities had been notified of a potential PSPS.

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  • Two days ago, on Friday afternoon, about 132,000 PG&E customers in 15 counties and five tribal communities had been notified of a potential PSPS.
  • Once the strong winds subside, PG&E crews will patrol the de-energized lines to ensure they were not damaged during the severe weather.
  • PG&E will safely restore power as quickly as possible, with the goal of restoring most customers within 12 daylight hours, pending weather conditions.
  • Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff: What Customers Should Know
    Customer notificationsvia text, email and automated phone callbegan on Friday, approximately two days prior to the potential shutoff.

Potential PSPS Update: Forecasted High Winds and Dry Conditions Mean PG&E Might Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of 16 Counties and Two Tribal Communities Beginning Early Monday Morning

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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 16 counties and two tribal communities about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting early Monday morning (Dec. 7).

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has notified customers in targeted portions of 16 counties and two tribal communities about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) starting early Monday morning (Dec. 7).
  • PG&E will safely restore power as quickly as possible, with the goal of restoring most customers within 12 daylight hours, pending weather conditions.
  • The decrease is due to changing weather conditions resulting in the removal of Monterey and Sierra counties.
  • Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff: What Customers Should Know
    The potential PSPS event is still more than 24 hours away.

PG&E PSPS Update: Essentially All Customers Who Can Receive Electric Service are Now Restored

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has restored power to essentially all customers who can receive service that were impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that began Sunday morning, Oct. 25.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has restored power to essentially all customers who can receive service that were impacted by the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event that began Sunday morning, Oct. 25.
  • The weather all clear was given for all customers affected by this PSPS event on early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27.
  • We know these power shutoffs are a hardship for our customers, and we greatly appreciate their patience as we worked safely and quickly to restore service.
  • PG&Es goal is to have essentially all customers affected by the PSPS who can receive power restored within 12 daylight hours of the weather all clear for each affected area.