Resource Number: 69590516
Alternate name: ROTATING OUTAGES; ROLLING BLACKOUTS; ROLLING BLACK OUTS; PG&E

Description
211 Connecting Point provides information about rotating power outages / rolling blackouts.

During heatwaves, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the organization that runs the state’s electric grid, can call for rotating outages statewide to protect the stability of the grid. All utilities in the state – including PG&E may be called on to participate.
https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/planning-and-preparedness/safety-and-preparedness/find-your-rotating-outage-block/find-your-rotating-outage-block.page
These outages typically last between 1 to 3 hours for most customers. These are not Public Safety Power Shutoffs due to extreme fire danger, and are not related to any issues with PG&E’s equipment or its ability to deliver energy locally.

FAQs - https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/planning-and-preparedness/safety-and-preparedness/keep-power-on.page#faq

California Independent System Operator
http://www.caiso.com/Pages/default.aspx
You can do your part to help prevent blackouts by conserving energy. Set thermostats to 78 degrees or higher. Run energy intensive appliances during early morning or after 9 p.m. Close drapes and blinds to keep rooms cool.
 

Program Phones: 211 Hotline 530-274-5601 Business Line 844-521-6697 TTY

Main Contact Lindsay Gordon 211 Services Manager 530-274-5601 lindsayg@connectingpoint.org Senior Administrator Tim Giuliani Executive Director 530-274-5601 timg@connectingpoint.org

Website: 211connectingpoint.org/ Email: 211@connectingpoint.org

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