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Tag: California Public Utilities Commission

The Anderson’s address spray painted on the end of a log in a timber deck of Douglas Firs cut down by PG&E following the CZU Lightening Complex Fires in August of this year. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Wildfires

Whack and stack: PG&E’s toppling of trees creates new hazards

Avatar by Julie Cart December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility is removing vegetation from around power lines. But it’s leaving downed trees on people’s property that are “little fire bombs waiting to ignite,” one expert says.

Posted inMy Turn

Don’t fall for fossil fuel propaganda

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
Posted inMy Turn

Utility ratepayers need an advocate, too

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 16, 2020December 15, 2020
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

Blackouts reveal lapses in power supply

Avatar by Dan Walters October 18, 2020October 14, 2020
microgrid
Posted inMy Turn

Utilities commission must act to encourage clean energy microgrids

Avatar by Guest Commentary October 12, 2020October 9, 2020
Electric Pylons in the foothills of San Gabriel mountains outside of Los Angeles. Image via iStock
Posted inWhatMatters

Why California had rolling blackouts: mainly, poor planning

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
Taylor Craig stands for a portrait on the edge of his family’s property outside of Vacaville on Oct. 2, 2020. Charred trees and ground on the adjoining property were caused by the LNU Lightening Complex Fire in August; Craig was able to fight off the flames and protect his home from the fire after not receiving an evacuation warning. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCalifornia Wildfires

‘Totally inadequate’: Most Californians in wildfire-prone counties aren’t signed up for emergency alerts

James Bikales by James Bikales October 7, 2020October 8, 2020
Jamie Burson looks out the window of her motel room in Farfield on August 4, 2020. Burson has been living between her car and motels since being evicted in April. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inWhatMatters

Renters saved from eviction — for now

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven September 1, 2020September 1, 2020
Firefighters battle the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire in the backyard of a home Aug. 21, 2020, in Boulder Creek. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo
Posted inEnvironment

Wildfire funding bill dies in California Legislature

Avatar by Julie Cart August 30, 2020September 1, 2020
Electric Pylons in the foothills of San Gabriel mountains outside of Los Angeles. Image via iStock
Posted inEnvironment

Answers to 7 burning questions about California’s rolling blackouts

Avatar by Julie Cart August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

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