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California Bill on PSPS 1.13.2020 0750 js

A bill introduced in the California Legislature is targeting electric companies who turn off power in order to prevent wildfires.

The bill, introduced by state Senator Scott Wiener will require electric utilities to reimburse customers and local governments for costs affiliated with the loss of electricity.

This bill would also allow regulators to levy additional fines against a utility if the shutoff was deemed unreasonable.

In a letter from PG&E to lawmakers, the utility states the bill would put communities in a dangerous position where the utility has to choose between facing a fine or leaving electric services online during a heavy wind event, compromising safety.   

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