SCE Warns Power Shutoffs Could Be More Frequent and Longer This Fire Season Here's How to Keep Your Home Powered

SCE Warns Power Shutoffs Could Be More Frequent and Longer This Fire Season Here's How to Keep Your Home Powered

SCE Warns Power Shutoffs Could Be More Frequent and Longer This Fire Season Here's How to Keep Your Home PoweredIn House Contributor
Published on: 06/11/2026

SCE says power shutoffs could be more frequent and last longer this fire season, with new forecasting and wind triggers. See what changed, what it means for your home, and how solar and battery storage can keep essentials running without buying.

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California Survived Its Hottest August Thanks to Batteries Here's What That Means for Your Home

California Survived Its Hottest August Thanks to Batteries Here's What That Means for Your Home

California Survived Its Hottest August Thanks to Batteries Here's What That Means for Your HomeIn House Contributor
Published on: 17/10/2026

California survived its hottest August on record without a Flex Alert or rolling outages, thanks to battery storage growing from under 100 MW in 2020 to over 17,000 MW. Learn how batteries got the state through and how the same strategy saves money.

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SDG&E Gave You a $49 Climate Credit Here's How San Diego Homeowners Save Far More Every Month

SDG&E Gave You a $49 Climate Credit Here's How San Diego Homeowners Save Far More Every Month

SDG&E Gave You a $49 Climate Credit Here's How San Diego Homeowners Save Far More Every MonthIn House Contributor
Published on: 16/10/2026

SDG&E customers received $49.36 California Climate Credits in August and September 2026. With SDG&E's average rate near 45.5 cents per kWh, learn why one-time credits only go so far and how San Diego homeowners save every month with solar and battery

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California Now Protects More Homes From Heat-Wave Shutoffs But Your Best Protection Is Power You Control

California Now Protects More Homes From Heat-Wave Shutoffs But Your Best Protection Is Power You Control

California Now Protects More Homes From Heat-Wave Shutoffs But Your Best Protection Is Power You ControlIn House Contributor
Published on: 08/10/2026

The CPUC lowered the heat-wave disconnection protection threshold from 100 to 90 degrees in 2026. Learn what that means for SCE, SDG&E, and PG&E customers, why it doesn't lower bills or prevent outages.

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