Thousands of San Diegans Could Be without Power Amid Extreme Heat Wave

A heat wave is coming and some communities could lose power for safety reasons

As extreme heat boosts energy demand and wildfire risk, SDG&E says public safety power shutoffs may occur Oct. 2-5 in San Diego County.

SDG&E prepares for prolonged heat wave and increased energy demand

San Diego Gas & Electric is taking proactive steps to prepare for an expected prolonged heat wave this week, increasing energy demand and changing weather conditions across the region.

Thousands of San Diegans could be without power amid extreme heat wave

San Diego Gas & Electric notified approximately 35,000 customers in various communities that power could be shut off between Friday and Monday to mitigate wildfire risks during an extreme heat wave.

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as County Expands Safety Measures and Prepares for Possible Power Shutoffs

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of San Diego County starting Friday morning. The combination of extreme heat and Santa Ana winds in the forecast is prompting the possibility of power shutoffs for some SDG&E customers through Oct. 5. The County of San…

Southern California Utilities Prep Shutoffs as Fire Risk Surges - Energy News Beat

Southern California utilities are warning tens of thousands of customers that power may be cut this weekend as a late-season heat wave and elevated fire weather follow the second-hottest September on record in a key energy-trading metric for the U.S. West. Edison International’s Southern California Edison (SCE) is considering preventive Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) […]