A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand. When consumers reduce electricity use at critical times, it can prevent more dire emergency measures, including possible power outages. Who Issues A Flex Alert? A Flex Alert is issued by the California Independent System Operator (ISO), a nonprofit, public benefit corporation t

PG&E has been conducting extensive work in and around the Burbank Buena Vista Neighborhoods and has notified residents near Scott and S Willard Ave that there will be a planned power outage on 7/20 between 9am and 4pm while they make repairs and improvements. These can be anything from clearing trees from power lines, to replacing transformers, to fixing worn wires. While it is possible for the utilities to be down for the entire duration of the outage, generally they are do

High winds have been blowing trees into overhead lines which has resulted in multiple outages and down lines in Buena Vista and throughout the city. PG&E is working to restore service to all customers. This has also resulted in a number of roads been shut down as line crews secure and repair the downed wires. Downed power lines are dangerous; never touch them. For safety’s sake, always assume that a fallen power line is live, and follow these guidelines: Avoid touching the d

This spring, in celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers online tools, energy-efficiency products and a variety of programs to help customers become stewards of the environment. And throughout the month of April, PG&E takes part in open-to-the-public events around our service area where activities will range from tree plantings to downtown cleanups. "Promoting a healthy environment is fundamental to PG&E's mission, and we believe

If your yard could use a little extra shade — and you are a homeowner in San Jose — a free tree could be in your future. Our City Forest, a San Jose-based nonprofit group that evangelizes for street trees and the urban canopy, has partnered with PG&E to offer free shade trees to homeowners who apply. The program, first announced in the fall, is being extended through April. “Shade & Save” is designed to help homeowners cut their summer cooling costs. Any San Jose resident-hom