Thousands of Newhall residents were left without power Tuesday afternoon. About 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, Southern California Edison began receiving reports of a power outage in Newhall affecting over 2,300 customers, according to the Edison Outage Center. Power is expected to be back on for most affected customers by 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Southern California Edison website. The cause ...
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California Flex Alert Extended Through Thursday
A FlexAlert that was announced for the entire state of California, including our Santa Clarita Valley, has been extended through Thursday. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation, officials announced Wednesday evening. From 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, residents are asked to reduce electricity usage during ...
Read More »Tips For Beating Summer Heat Waves Given By SoCal Edison
This week, officials with Southern California Edison (SCE) gave Santa Clarita residents tips and information on how to deal with climbing temperatures this summer. “As temperatures rise, it’s important to take precautions ahead of time to be prepared for eventual heat waves, including making a safety preparedness plan,” said David Song, SCE public information officer. “Make sure you know where ...
Read More »SoCal Edison To Give Out $59 Credit To Consumers For April, October Electric Bills
On April 13, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced that during the April and October electric bills cycles, the vast majority of their consumers will receive a $59 credit, amounting to $118 in total. A $59 credit, known as the ‘California Climate Credit,’ is slated to be rewarded to SoCal Edison electricity consumers during both their April and October bill cycles, ...
Read More »KHTS Special Broadcast – Mario Martinez from Solar Energy Partners – March 04, 2022
Host: Tori Guests: Mario Martinez from Solar Energy Partners KHTS Special Broadcast – Mario Martinez from Solar Energy Partners – March 04, 2022 On the Hometown Morning Show with Tori and Kyle, Tori interviews Mario Martinez from Solar Energy Partners. Tori starts off the interview by talking with Mario about his company, Solar Energy Partners, and what they provide for ...
Read More »Over 1,200 Residents Without Electricity In Santa Clarita Power Outage
A Santa Clarita power outage left over 1,200 residents without power Wednesday morning due to an electrical fire in Newhall. Around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters received reports of an electrical fire in the 22000 block of Parvin Drive in Newhall, said Charisma Murillo, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was an underground vault fire,” Murillo said. ...
Read More »Flex Alert Set For Wednesday, Affecting Santa Clarita Residents
The Independent System Operator (ISO) of California has set a statewide Flex Alert for Wednesday afternoon to reduce energy consumption, affecting Santa Clarita residents. As residents, including those in Santa Clarita, have been adjusting to the summer heat, the ISO has announced a statewide Flex Alert for Wednesday, July 28 from 4 p.m. to 9.pm. to reduce high energy consumption. ...
Read More »Garcia Discusses Bill Supporting Santa Clarita Residents Affected By PSPS
This week Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, spoke to the House Appropriations Committee on his added language to a new bill that could reportedly lead to reimbursing generator costs by victims of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). A new bill that could end up supporting victims of power shut-offs was contributed to by Garcia, and this week the congressman spoke ...
Read More »SCV Water Promotes Clean Energy Through Purchase Of Solar Energy Assets
On Wednesday, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, (SCV Water) announced a purchase of onsite energy-producing solar assets designed to aid the Santa Clarita Valley’s consumption of power. SCV Water’s purchase of solar panels marks a continuation of the organization’s stated goal of more environmentally-friendly energy solutions. “SCV Water prides itself on a commitment to sustainability,” said the agency’s General ...
Read More »SCE Updates Plan To Address Power Shutoffs, Wildfires
Officials with Southern California Edison (SCE) are aiming its attention at the effects of recent wildfires and public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) in and around the Santa Clarita Valley, in its annual update to the 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. In its Feb. 5 update to the 2020-2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, SCE officials addressed several of the major problems associated with ...
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