Recurring PG&E Outages Frustrate Richmond Residents and Highlight Utility Issues
A power outage caused by PG&E has affected residents in Richmond, leading to frustration among the community.
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San Francisco faces ongoing power outages amid PG&E issues
A series of power outages in San Francisco's Richmond District, affecting thousands during the holiday season, has heightened frustrations with PG&E, which has offered compensation but faces criticism and potential legal action from residents and business owners impacted by the ongoing issues.
PG&E to Reduce Customer Bills Starting January 2026
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced that starting January 1, residential electricity rates will decrease by about 5%, saving the average customer around $7 per month, with natural gas rates dropping by 3%. The rate cuts are part of PG&E's efforts to stabilize energy costs amid rising national prices, and residents in the Central Valley may see even larger savings.
San Francisco considers buying out PG&E amid ongoing outages and safety concerns
San Francisco is moving towards buying out PG&E's electrical infrastructure to establish a municipal utility, driven by ongoing dissatisfaction with PG&E's safety record, service issues, and recent blackouts, despite a slow legal process and potential legal battles, signaling a significant shift in local energy policy.
San Francisco Blackouts Highlight PG&E's Ongoing Power Struggles
Approximately 11,000 homes in San Francisco's Richmond, Presidio, and Golden Gate Park experienced a power outage on December 28, with most power restored within a few hours. This marks the third outage in the city within eight days, caused by transformer issues, and highlights ongoing concerns about PG&E's reliability and the city's call for infrastructure control. PG&E offered compensation to affected residents, while local officials criticized the utility's handling of the outages.
PG&E Outages Disrupt Thousands in San Francisco, Raising Reliability Concerns
A transformer fire in San Francisco's Richmond neighborhood caused power outages for about 11,000 PG&E customers, just a week after a major city-wide outage, with power expected to be restored by early Monday morning.
San Francisco Faces Ongoing Power Outages Amid PG&E Concerns
A power outage caused by an overhead equipment failure affected over 11,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Park and Richmond areas, with some restoration occurring within hours amid ongoing winter storm disruptions.
California Blackouts and the Challenges for Autonomous Taxis
Richmond seniors faced a harrowing 48 hours during a PG&E power outage, with many feeling abandoned due to lack of communication, inadequate emergency preparedness, and difficulty accessing resources, highlighting the need for better support and information dissemination for vulnerable populations during outages.
business22 days ago
San Francisco Blackout Exposes Vulnerabilities in Autonomous Vehicles and Emergency Preparedness
PG&E and Waymo's watchdog have responded indifferently to a blackout incident, with little concern or action taken, highlighting ongoing issues in energy and autonomous vehicle sectors.
utilities22 days ago
San Francisco Faces Power Outages and Industry Challenges
The article discusses whether PG&E customers are entitled to compensation for recent blackouts, providing information on the process and eligibility for refunds or reimbursements.
local-news22 days ago
San Francisco Power Outage Sparks Frustration and Criticism
A power outage caused by PG&E has led to widespread frustration and anger from residents and officials in Richmond, highlighting the impact of utility failures on communities.
San Francisco Power Outage Sparks Questions for Waymo Taxis
PG&E reports that a fire at a San Francisco substation caused a major power outage affecting thousands, but power is expected to be fully restored by Tuesday at 6 a.m. The company is investigating the cause, and residents will receive bill credits as compensation.
San Francisco Power Outage Disrupts Businesses and Services
A major PG&E power outage in San Francisco caused by a fire at the Mission Substation left about one-third of the city without electricity, leading to food spoilage, business losses, and disruptions, with power gradually being restored and residents and officials assessing the damage.
Waymo Vehicles Halt in SF During Power Outage Amid Criticism and Concerns
A massive power outage in San Francisco caused widespread traffic disruptions and affected over 130,000 homes, leading to autonomous vehicles like Waymo's being stuck at intersections; power was gradually restored by Sunday afternoon, and Waymo resumed its services after addressing the incident.
Power Restored to Most in San Francisco After Outage
Power was largely restored in San Francisco after a massive outage affected 130,000 customers, caused by a fire at a PG&E substation and resulting in widespread disruptions including transit and business closures, with ongoing efforts to fully restore service.