“For decades, PG&E failed to prioritize public safety. Their lack of safety investments left PG&E – and nearly half of Californians – with an antiquated electrical system that is vulnerable to weather events and not at all prepared for the more extreme weather associated with the climate change…”
“This outdated infrastructure, lack of preparation and a failure to lead and be accountable to their customers and communities led PG&E to today’s overreliance on, and botched implementation of power shutoffs – failing customers and the state. Millions of Californians lost power for days at a time. Far too many households and businesses were without power for seven days straight.”
Furthermore, Gov. Newsom said, “This cannot – and will not – be the new normal. California demands better.” He reiterated that PG&E must quickly exit bankruptcy and transform itself into a new company that “prioritizes safety, understands the communities it serves, and is responsive to the needs of customers.”
