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Actual story about this with details here: https://sf.curbed.com/2019/10/7/20903238/pge-fire-blackout-power-outages-bay-area-planned https://sf.curbed.com/2019

• ecf 7y ago
  So instead of properly maintaining their infrastructure, they just completely shut down when their job becomes tough? I can’t wait to get out of this state.
  • TheHypnotist 7y ago
    Something similar happens to prevent long-term, widespread blackouts on summer days. These usually last hours. But 7 days? That's tough to justify to the public. I understand why they feel it's necessary, and maybe it is necessary. But there has to be a better way.
    • aeternum 7y ago
      If this actually happens, it will be great for Tesla and other companies that produce home solar + batteries.
      • TheHypnotist 7y ago
        Sure - but this isn't the answer for everyone.