Public Safety Power Shutoffs
Coverage of Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Nexus archive.
- Power remains on in Maui, Hawaiʻi Island communities despite wildfire concerns
Power remains on in Maui and Hawaiʻi Island communities despite wildfire concerns, but Public Safety Power Shutoffs remain possible due to strong winds. Communities at high risk of wildfire are still under active monitoring.
- Xcel Energy starts work to bury 50 miles of power lines to cut wildfire risk across Colorado
Xcel Energy is burying 50 miles of power lines in Colorado by 2027 to reduce wildfire risks, following the destructive Marshall Fire. The initiative, part of a $1.9 billion investment approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, includes vegetation management and AI fire detection. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) have been implemented, but some residents advocate for underground lines despite high costs.
- Thousands of Bay Area PG&E customers face potential power shutoffs
Thousands of PG&E customers in and near the San Francisco Bay Area may experience proactive power shutoffs this week due to forecasted hot, dry, and windy weather. The utility company, PG&E, has announced these Public Safety Power Shutoffs to prevent equipment failures in high-risk conditions.
- Safety power shutoffs in effect for North Bay counties
Over 1,000 PG&E customers in the North Bay are experiencing public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) due to critical fire weather conditions. As of 6 a.m., 876 customers in Napa County, 238 in Sonoma County, and 38 in another area are affected.
- PG&E says power shutoffs possible as warmup brings increased fire danger
PG&E is warning of possible power shutoffs in parts of the Bay Area due to a warmup later this week that could increase fire danger. The utility has advised that public safety power shutoffs may occur on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.