As summer begins in California, the threat of severe weather like warm temperatures and strong winds will become more likely over the next several months. This can result in a Flex Alert or a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff event. What is the difference and how can you prepare? Flex Alerts vs. Public Safety Power Shutoffs A Flex Alert is a request for customers to voluntarily conserve electricity during times of high electricity demand from 4 pm – 9 pm to help avoid or reduce the size of rotating power outages. Hot weather, particularly persistent heatwaves, can result in a Flex Alert since
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is committed to reducing dirty carbon emissions and promoting equitable access to clean energy in San Francisco. A new program from CleanPowerSF , one of the agency’s clean electricity services, aims to do just that. CleanPowerSF is now accepting applications for SuperGreen Saver . This program will provide 100% renewable electricity and a 20% monthly discount for residential customers living on low incomes who reside in State-defined “disadvantaged communities.” Disadvantaged communities are areas disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of