Happening Now: Commissioning our Elkhorn Battery System in Moss Landing w/
@Tesla
@CalEnergy
@California_ISO
. A key milestone in making clean energy available on demand to support California’s electric grid reliability.
#PSPS
UPDATE: 2nd PSPS Impact Expands by 90k Customers
• Total projected impact now 940k in portions of 36 counties
• Power to be shutoff for safety in 6 zones starting @ approx 2PM today (weather dependent)
• Address look-up:
@gkittle46
We’ve got our offense, defense and special teams on this, George! We’ve got the power back for 2.4M people through the past two weeks’ storms, and we’re gonna get you (and everyone else still out) back as soon as we can!
#PSPS
WEATHER UPDATE: Public Safety Power Shut Off times and locations have shifted due to evolving weather conditions. PG&E will continue to closely monitor conditions, and adjust the timeline with safety as our top priority. More info:
The first
@Tesla
Megapacks installed at PG&E’s Moss Landing substation. Once operational (targeting 2Q 2021) this 182.5MW battery
#energystorage
system will be one of the largest utility-owned, lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in the world. 🔋
PG&E will open Community Resource Centers in several locations starting Wed 10/9 @ 8 am. They will remain open during daylight hrs only. Restrooms, bottled water, electronic-device charging, a/c seating for up to 100 will be available. Full list:
#PSPS
Thank you for your patience. Directed by CA's grid operator, PG&E initiated a power outage earlier this evening. Impacted customers are being restored, with full restoration expected by 11 p.m. No more outages of this type are planned for this evening.
#PSPS
: Portions of 34 counties will be impacted by widespread, severe wind event beginning Wed 10/9 (just after midnight). Visit for the most up-to-date info, including an address look-up tool where customers can search their address for potential impacts.
#PSPS
: Additional proactive shutoffs for safety will begin later this afternoon and into early evening in portions of these counties (see table). This phase of the safety shutoff also includes some parts of Mendocino and Calaveras not turned off this morning.
Do you have emergency supplies (food, water, flashlights, a radio, fresh batteries, first aid supplies & cash)? A back up charger for your phone? Know how to manually open your garage door? Learn more about preparing for a Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Given Strain on Power Grid During Excessive Heat, PG&E Begins Rotating Power Outages at Direction of State Grid Operator- Outages Expected to Affect Approximately 200-250k Customers in Rotations of About One Hour Each - PG&E Is Not Calling A PSPS
#PSPS
: Early this morning, PG&E turned off power for safety to counties in phase one (approx. 500k customers). That phase is complete. If you still have power IN THESE COUNTIES (see graphic) you will not lose power due to a PSPS.
No Rotating Power Outages Needed Tonight - CA Grid Operator Confirms State’s Energy Supply Expected to Meet Demand as Heatwave Continues - PG&E Thanks Customers Big and Small tor Coming Together to Conserve - Customers Strongly Urged to Continue Conserving thru Thursday Night
#PSPS
map of impacted area of
#AlamedaCounty
(click to expand): PG&E expects to begin turning off pwr in some areas early Wed, just after midnight. The pwr will be turned off to communities in stages, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions
Access and hazards present delays in the restoration process, but every part of every job needs to be done safely. In this video, a PG&E helicopter drops water on a potential avalanche slide area reducing risk so that PG&E coworkers have safe access.
Weather “all-clear” issued for 10/26
#PSPS
event - 6k team members conducting inspections on equipt & working safely and as quickly as possible to make repairs where needed & restore power to customers. We are monitoring weather & defining scope for potential 10/29 PSPS event.
No Rotating Power Outages Needed Tonight in PG&E’s Service Area - California Grid Operator Confirms State’s Energy Supply Expected to Meet Demand Tonight as Heatwave Continues - Customers Strongly Urged to Continue Conserving through Thursday Night
At direction of California’s Grid Operator- PG&E has initiated a rotating outage impacting approximately 200K - 250k customers. More information to come. Please conserve energy. Thank you for your patience.
PG&E donating N95 & surgical masks to
#CA
hospitals, health care workers & emergency responders and contributing $1M to nonprofits helping those facing food insecurity and small businesses faced w/ economic impact due to
#COVID
-19.
.
@FoxNews
- PG&E ONLY serves Northern & Central CA and doesn't have electrical equipt. in So. California (loc. of
#GettyFire
). PG&E doesn't serve any customers in Southern California or have any equipt in
#LosAngelesCounty
. Please issue an update to
#GettheFacts
straight.
#PSPS
map of impacted area
#ContraCostaCounty
(click 2 expand): PG&E expects to begin turning off pwr in some areas early Wed, just after midnight. The pwr will be turned off to communities in stages, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions
#PSPS
map of impacted area
#SantaClaraCounty
(click to expand): PG&E expects to begin turning off pwr in some areas early Wed, just after midnight. The pwr will be turned off to communities in stages, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions
#PSPS
: Potential historic weekend wind event; approximately 850,000 customers notified that PG&E may need to proactively turn off power for safety in portions of 36 counties starting Saturday evening.
Customers notified of a
#PSPS
may be affected by a power shutoff even if they are not experiencing extreme weather conditions in their location bc the electric system relies on power lines working together to provide electricity across regions. More FAQs:
PG&E Has Begun De-energization of Electric Lines for Public Safety - Impacts Will Include Customers in Parts of 38 Counties in Northern and Central California, Historic Wind Event Will Affect 940,000 Customers and Last Through Monday
Customers notified of a
#PSPS
may be affected by a power shutoff even if they are not experiencing extreme weather conditions in their location bc the electric system relies on power lines working together to provide electricity across regions. More FAQs:
PG&E is Monitoring a Third Consecutive Severe Wind Event for Tuesday and Wednesday that Could Impact Nearly 32 Counties Across Northern and Central California.
#PSPS
: Extreme wind event photos – many instances of damage/hazards, incl. trees, limbs & branches into lines & downed power lines. These could have been a source of ignition had a PSPS not been initiated. We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore service.
PG&E is donating N95 & surgical masks to
#CA
hospitals, health care workers & emergency responders & contributing $1M to nonprofits helping those facing food insecurity and small businesses faced w/ economic impact due to
#COVID
-19.
#PoweringThruTogether
ADVISORY: PG&E is actively monitoring weather conditions for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (
#PSPS
) within the next 18 to 36 hours in areas of the North Bay and the Sierra foothills where extreme fire risks exist. More information here:
To reduce wildfire risk during the forecasted severe wind event, PG&E will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (
#PSPS
) in parts of northern, central and coastal counties. PG&E expects to begin turning off power later tonight, just after midnight.
#PSPS
: Due to favorable weather conditions, we will no longer need to turn power off in these counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo. This further reduces scope of Oct. 29 PSPS by 30,000 to approximately 510,000 customers in portions of 22 counties.
As of 8:03 PM, PG&E has proactively turned off power in extreme fire-risk areas of Lake, Napa and Sonoma counties based on localized weather forecasts calling for wind gusts of up to 50 mph tonight into Monday AM. Approx. 17,483 customers are impacted.
#COVID19
ADVISORY: To support residential and commercial customers, PG&E has voluntarily implemented a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment - offers flexible pay plans to residential customers impacted or facing hardship due to COVID-19.
At 8 p.m., the grid operator ended its Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3 with no load sheds for the night. Consumer conservation played a big part in protecting electric grid reliability. Thank you, California!
@PGE4Me
deploys 2-person,
@IBEWLocal1245
rep’d Safety and Infrastructure Protection Teams to support PG&E electric crews working in high fire hazard areas, pre-treat our assets, like poles during fires, and protect emergency services. Great footage
@FirePhotoGirl
Can’t anyone confirm who is responsible for this pole operation? I heard maybe
@PGE4Me
I have seen these poles holding up all over the burned areas, and this is so effective! I’ll post an example in the comments.
#HennesseyFire
#PSPS
: Early this morning, PG&E turned off power for safety to counties in phase two (approx. 234k customers). That phase is complete. If you still have power IN THESE COUNTIES (see graphic) you will not lose power due to a PSPS
We are currently experiencing high volume of traffic to our website & understand your frustration w/ the delay of accessing
#PSPS
related web pages. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as our team is working as quickly as possible to restore access.
Statewide Heatwave Continues, PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Energy thru Wed. - Rotating Power Outages Possible Sat. Night from 5-10 PM - California Grid Operator Monitoring Statewide Energy Usage, Other Elect. Utilities Could Be Asked to Do Same
PG&E crews responded as safely and quickly as possible to a power outage impacting approximately 10,800 customers in
#SanFrancisco
. As of 4:23 a.m., all customers have been restored. We appreciate your patience.
PG&E is actively monitoring a potentially widespread, strong and dry wind event midweek. PG&E is considering proactively turning off power for safety to parts of approx. 30 northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties. Learn more about how to prepare:
We are aware that a gas incident has occurred in the
#SanFrancisco
#Richmond
area (3300 block of Geary Blvd). PLEASE AVOID THE AREA. We are working closely w/ first responders and will communicate more as information becomes available.
* No Rotating Power Outages Needed Wednesday Night in PG&E’s Service Area - California Grid Operator Confirms State’s Energy Supply Expected to Meet Demand - PG&E Thanks All Customers for Coming Together to Conserve Power – Urges Continued Conservation thru Thursday Night *
The state’s grid operator
@California_ISO
has directed utilities to prepare for possible rotating power outages due to the potential for electricity supply on the larger Western region grid to fall short of the increased demand:
After historic snowstorm, access to repair damaged PG&E equipment has been challenging in some areas. Crews will continue to work day and night to restore power to customers.
If you rely on electric or battery-dependent medical technologies such as assistive technology, breathing machines, a power wheelchair or scooter & home oxygen or dialysis, it is critical that you have a plan in place for an extended power outage
Are you prepared for an extended outage? 1) Update your contact info, 2) Review your emergency plan, 3) Check on those who need special help, young & elderly, 4) Have enough water, food & other supplies, 5) Ensure generators are ready to safely use.
Rotating Power Outages Likely to Occur Monday Afternoon and Evening - PG&E Encourages Customers to Conserve Electricity as California ISO Declares Flex Alert on Monday
PG&E has given advanced notification to ~525k customers to prepare for potential rotating outages in case they need to take place.
visit to check if your outage block may be affected.
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We are experiencing a high volume of traffic to our website & understand your frustration w/ the delay of accessing
#PSPS
related web pages. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Our team is working as quickly as possible to restore access.
UPDATE: PG&E has restored the majority of customers impacted by California Grid Operator-directed power outages affecting approximately 220k customers – PG&E is not calling a PSPS - Please help conserve energy - thank you for your patience
#PSPS
: Crews repaired wind-storm damaged equipment like this so it was safe to bring back electric service to customers. Restoration currently at 97%. Thank you for your patience.
Today, CA avoided the need for rotating power outages – Favorable weather helped, along with huge support from PG&E customers—including homeowners, small, medium & large, industrial and agriculture businesses—who came together to conserve electricity.
STORM SAFETY ADVISORY: Downed trees/branches could be hiding a power line. Assume all wires are energized and extremely dangerous. Don't touch or try to move it—keep children and animals away. Report downed lines to 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
#PSPS
Advisory: PG&E Moving Forward with Public Safety Power Shutoff in Portions of 17 Counties in Sierra Foothills, North Bay, Small Parts of San Mateo and Kern Counties:
Forecasted High Winds & Dry Conditions Mean PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Targeted Portions of 21 Counties on Wednesday - An estimated 50k customers who might be affected are receiving initial notifications today
We appreciate your patience. PG&E initiated rotating outages earlier this evening at the request of CA's grid operator impacting approximately 220K customers. We have restored 100k+ with the rest expected by 11 PM. No more outages of this type are planned for this evening.
#PSPS
map of impacted area of
#SolanoCounty
(click to expand): PG&E expects to begin turning off pwr in some areas early Wed, just after midnight. The pwr will be turned off to communities in stages, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions
Amid Extreme Heat, Forecasted Offshore Dry Wind Event Means PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Portions of 21 Counties - PG&E is Notifying Customers Who Might Be Affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff
#PSPS
- As soon as the weather passes, PG&E will begin safety inspections with 6,300 field personnel and 45 helicopters standing at the ready once we get the all clear
PG&E Pandemic Response: Precautionary Health and Safety Actions; Moratorium on Customer Shutoffs for Nonpayment - Offers Flexible Pay Plans to Customers Who Indicate Impact or Hardship as a Result of COVID-19.
Based on forecasts for electricity supply and demand, CA's electric grid operator has communicated to PG&E that the utility does not need to employ rotating power outages in the early to late evening tonight.
#HumboldtCounty
: PG&E has initiated its emergency response plan and crews are responding to gas and electric hazards. PG&E is assessing its gas and electric system for any damage and doing everything possible to minimize power and gas outages.
California Grid Operator Confirms State’s Energy Supply Expected to Meet Demand Tonight as Heatwave Continues - No Rotating Power Outages Needed Tonight in PG&E Service Area - Customers Strongly Urged to Conserve Electricity through Wednesday Night
Forecasted Offshore Dry Wind Event Means PG&E Might Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety in Portions of 17 Counties - Customers Who Might Be Affected by the Public Safety Power Shutoff Receiving 48-Hour Notifications Tonight
#PSPS
: Approx. 87k customers in: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Kern, Lake, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sonoma & Yuba counties have been *removed* from scope for potential Dec. 7 PSPS event due to changes in wind shift & relative humidity .
In response to direct customer feedback requesting more info as soon as possible to ensure they have time to prepare and plan in advance of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, PG&E will provide Watch and Warning notifications this year:
#PSPS
map of impacted area
#SantaCruzCounty
(click to expand): PG&E expects to begin turning off pwr in some areas early Wed, just after midnight. The pwr will be turned off to communities in stages, depending on local timing of the severe wind conditions
We are facing a challenging situation restoring power to approximately 4,000 customers in
#BelleHaven
,
#MenloPark
. Fallen trees have caused damage to our powerlines, and it will not be possible to restore power without temporarily stopping traffic on nearby Highway 101 (1/2)
To help accelerate the adoption of
#EVs
, we've launched the
#EVChargeNetwork
program! We are looking to install 7,500
#EV
chargers across CA and will offset a portion of the charger cost. Interested business customers can apply now: