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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTesla owners weather PG&E's power outage as gas stations across CA shut down
Tensions are rising in up to 34 counties in California as residents begin feeling the effects of Pacific Gas and Electric Cos decision to cut power to around 800,000 customers as a way to avoid potential wildfires in the area. Amidst the chaos, Tesla owners who have installed rooftop solar and Powerwall 2 batteries are reporting that they are weathering the widespread power outage with no problems.
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PG&E says 84K in dark as crews work to restore power 11/11/19
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Around 84,000 PG&E customers remain without power across California days after the utility enacted shutoffs to reduce the risk of wildfire during what was forecast to be a high wind event.
PG&E said Friday afternoon that it has restored power to 89% of customers who were affected by the shutoffs, including full restoration in Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity and Yolo counties. KCRA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Around 84,000 PG&E customers remain without power across California days after the utility enacted shutoffs to reduce the risk of wildfire during what was forecast to be a high wind event.
PG&E said Friday afternoon that it has restored power to 89% of customers who were affected by the shutoffs, including full restoration in Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity and Yolo counties. KCRA
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Tesla owners weather PG&E's power outage as gas stations across CA shut down (Original Post)
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Oct 2019
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mwooldri
(10,303 posts)1. Honestly, solar + battery backup is the way to go.
I wish I could afford it...
napi21
(45,806 posts)2. I'd rather be a Tesla owner that someone who lost hundreds of $ in frozen food. They may
not need gas because the job where they work is closed down as well. Very few businesses can function without electricity.
Liberal In Texas
(13,556 posts)3. I have a PHEV. My goal is to get solar on the roof.
And there you go. The future.
hunter
(38,317 posts)4. I've heard that wealthy people are edible...
... and easily identifiable by the lights shining in their homes.
flying rabbit
(4,635 posts)7. Not just a rumor nt
Cali, for a lot of people, is becoming more difficult to reside. It's amazing how many people I meet here in Nashville that are moving from Cali. If we could all just be Tesla owners...
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,862 posts)6. Hmmm. Maybe it's not so terrible that I still
have my gasoline engine Fit.
Not to mention I frequently drive more than 100 miles or so at a time.