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Conflict over Power Shutoffs Grows in California

Federal Judge Could Order More PSPS, but State Wants to Limit Blackouts

Apr 5, 2021

California / California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) / Reliability / California

The debate over using large-scale blackouts to prevent wildfires in California has become more urgent as the state heads into another fire season after a dry winter, with some urging restraint and others recommending more public safety power shutoffs (PSPS). Federal Judge William Alsup, who oversees Pacific Gas and Electric’s...

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