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Shining a light on our broken power grids, and the risks they pose
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 30, 2022
"California Burning" tells how the struggle to manage aging infrastructure, climate change and the bottom line can lead to disaster.
Texas homeowners startled by "hijacked" thermostats
by
Scott Tong
Jun 23, 2021
The changes were made by utilities trying to manage overtaxed power grids.
What might PG&E — and its customers — get from partnering with Tesla?
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 30, 2020
They've broken ground on a battery facility that could help the utility meet state energy storage requirements.
California mayors want customers to run PG&E
by
Justin Ho
Nov 5, 2019
Several California cities are pushing for a public takeover of the investor-owned utility.
Massive power shut-off would cost businesses in California
Oct 8, 2019
As the risk of wildfire and natural disasters increase with climate change, power disruptions could become more common.