The California Independent System Operator, which oversees the state’s bulk electric power system and its utility companies, briefly declared a Stage 2 Emergency both Saturday and Sunday. A Stage 2 Emergency means Cal ISO “has taken all mitigating actions and is no longer able to provide its expected energy requirements.” … [Read more...] about Thousands Still Without Power In LA As Heat Wave Scorches Region
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SMUD Power Outage Leaves Thousands Without Power In Downtown Sacramento Monday Afternoon
Crews restored power to most of the affected customers by 5 p.m. Fewer than 30 customers were left without power by 5 p.m., and SMUD said the estimated restoration time is 9:35 p.m. … [Read more...] about SMUD Power Outage Leaves Thousands Without Power In Downtown Sacramento Monday Afternoon
California wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres and prompted power outages for more than 170,000
The full closures impact Stanislaus National Forest, Sierra National Forest, Sequoia National Forest, Inyo National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Angeles National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, and Cleveland National Forest. They will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. … [Read more...] about California wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres and prompted power outages for more than 170,000
Strong winds hit Utah, sparking power outages and school closures
The weather conditions are the result of an Arctic storm system impacting Utah and southwest Wyoming. “We're anticipated very strong winds, high elevation snow, and temperatures more typical of mid to late October by Tuesday,” the National Weather Service Salt Lake City said, in a Facebook post. … [Read more...] about Strong winds hit Utah, sparking power outages and school closures
PG&E power shut-offs: Here’s what you need to know and what’s new in 2020
PG&E is still opening up community resource centers where people can plug in if they have lost power at home. Because of coronavirus concerns, they will be open air, generally in tents placed in parking lots, so customers can keep their distance from each other. There will be three centers in Napa County and three in Sonoma County Tuesday and Wednesday; find the latest hours and location information at pge.com/pspsupdates. … [Read more...] about PG&E power shut-offs: Here’s what you need to know and what’s new in 2020
