From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 20s
San Francisco demands state probe of 40 PG&E outages
San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December.
In brief
San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December. San Francisco officials demand California Public Utilities Commission investigate PG&E's reliability following 40 blackouts since December 2026. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
40 PG&E blackouts since December
San Francisco has experienced 40 large-scale blackouts since December 2026, each affecting more than 1,000 customers.
City leaders demand CPUC investigation
City officials urge California Public Utilities Commission to conduct a public investigation into PG&E's reliability beyond the December blackout.
40 outages since January
The city reports 40 major outages since January, with 25% affecting San Francisco’s west side.
PG&E fire incidents
PG&E has experienced two underground electrical fires in downtown San Francisco on Sept. 17 and Oct. 1.
Infrastructure delays
PG&E infrastructure projects have faced major delays, including one delayed by eight years in the southern part of the city.
Substation fire history
The Mission and 8th substation has caught fire three times: in 1996, 2003, and December 2026.
PG&E's response
PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian stated they are reviewing the city's letter and remain committed to safely serving customers.
City's substation plan
San Francisco wants to buy PG&E's substation one block from the fire-prone Mission and 8th substation.
Next steps
San Francisco officials seek state regulators to investigate PG&E's reliability and prevent future blackouts.
Here's the gist
San Francisco officials demand California Public Utilities Commission investigate PG&E's reliability following 40 blackouts since December 2026.
