PG&E is implementing ten projects in San Jose to mitigate both intentional and accidental power outages, particularly in areas bordering high-risk wildfire zones. The Camden Avenue project, costing about $11 million, is currently underway and expected to enhance reliability for nearly 10,000 customers during adverse weather conditions. While PG&E has not disclosed costs for the other nine projects or if new rate requests will be necessary, the utility aims to reduce outages by installing additional devices and improving infrastructure in fire-prone regions.
"I think that it's great that PG&E is trying to reduce power outages," said Dan Kennedy, who was watching, along with grandson, the utility's crews work on Camden Avenue a few blocks from his San Jose residence.
"This and other projects will all interface with the hills and areas of high fire risk," said Teresa Alvarado, PG&E vice president for the utility's South Bay and Central Coast Region.
"We have installed more devices to reduce outages affecting our customers," Alvarado said.
PG&E is spending about $11 million for the upgrade on Camden Avenue, estimated Stephanie Magallon, a PG&E spokesperson.
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