Utilities’ extreme plan to stop wildfires: shut off the power
The proactive blackouts, however, run counter to the power companies’ main mission — which is to keep the lights on. And that ...
'No mercy': A unique rural Arizona power company's aging infrastructure threatens lives
San Carlos Irrigation Project customers report outages are regular, and they say the lax oversight is increasingly putting ...
Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked Lahaina wildfire, report concludes
CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street. 1 /4 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to ...
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Regulators say they need more time to consider Xcel Energy’s complicated and costly wildfire plan
Xcel Energy said it understood that regulators needed more time to review the plan, but cautioned that “the frequency and ...
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SoCal Edison Announces Potential Public Safety Power Shut Off
Southern California Edison (SCE) has notified customers that it is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts ...
PG&E patrolling to reconnect Northern California homes affected by PSPS outage for fire danger
The Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has begun to reconnect homes and businesses after shutting off electricity Monday in several ...
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UPDATE: PG&E restores power to most Shasta County customers after public safety shutoff
The number of PG&E customers who have had their power shut off due to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) jumped to 7,988, the ...
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PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave
As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power ...
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Check your power bank: Anker issues another recall for fire safety
Anker has issued a recall for three of its power bank models due to a manufacturing defect that could pose a fire risk. The affected models are the Anker 334 MagGo Battery, a 20,000mAh power ...
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Georgia Power looks to Port Wentworth facility for energy from burning 'biomass'
Georgia Power plans to tap one of the Savannah area’s industrial stalwarts for enough energy to serve the equivalent of more than 3,000 homes for a decade. State regulators on Tuesday approved ...
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New DC job fair features on the spot interviews for public safety positions
There’s a new job fair in D.C. this Friday with a focus on bringing available public safety positions together in one spot for those looking for a new gig. “It will be nine agencies in ...