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July 3, 2024

Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

Overheard at EnVision Forum
The EnVision Forum by FERC and the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research featured discussions on storage, markets and transmission.
PG&E Says Blackouts Will Continue
PG&E told regulators its public safety power shutoffs could continue for another decade, and is making plans to turn off electricity if and when necessary.
SCE Suspected in Fire, PG&E Says Shutoffs Worked
SoCal Edison came under increasing scrutiny for its possible role in starting the Saddleridge Fire, while PG&E defended its public safety power shutoffs.
PG&E Restores Power amid Backlash
PG&E restored power to 738,000 customers after its public safety power shutoffs prompted a backlash from the public, state regulators and elected officials.
CPUC Orders Changes to PG&E Shutoff Rules
California officials ordered changes to PG&E's precautionary power shutoff rules and demanded refunds for customers affected by last week's blackouts.
Calif. Regulators Bash PG&E’s Power Shutoffs
As roughly 600,000 Pacific Gas and Electric customers remained without power, the president of the California PUC called the situation “unacceptable.”
UPDATE: Judge Admits Takeover Plan as PG&E Starts Blackouts
PG&E shut down power to large swaths of its Northern California service territory, citing gusty winds that could cause utility-sparked conflagrations.
California Governor Signs Electricity, Wildfire Bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two dozen bills dealing with wildfire prevention and affecting the state’s electricity providers.
CAISO Seeking to Contain PSPS Spillover
CAISO will seek to protect neighboring balancing authority areas if investor-owned utility members de-energize transmission lines due to wildfire threats.

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