by Bob Walsh
Governor Newsom of the formerly great state of California was a supporter of the law requiring PG&E to de-energize power lines in areas where the combination of humidity, wind, etc. made for a high risk of fire. PG&E has done so now on a couple of occasions. Now Newsom is screaming that PG&E should be forced to pay a fair chunk of money ($100 each to residential customers, $250 each to small businesses) for the inconveniences involved.
In addition the Public Utilities Commission is now demanding that PG&E set up a way to be more selective and focused in areas where the power is shut off and be able to re-energize the lines in 12 hours. Currently it takes about 48 hours and can not be done during the dark as they must visually inspect the lines before re-powering them. The PUC certainly knew this when the law was passed.
Everybody hates PG&E. Hell, I hate PG&E. That being said you shouldn't complain about forseeable outcomes when you change the rules.
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