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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Skydiver entangled in power lines near Tracy rescued
A skydiver walked away with minor injuries after they were entangled in power lines near Tracy on Saturday afternoon. The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority responded to Lorenzen Road, where they found the skydiver entangled in high-tension power lines and suspended above the road. PG&E secured the power lines and fire crews were able to rescue the skydiver, who crews said appeared to have suffered minor injuries. People were urged to avoid the area while crews conducted the rescue.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Homeowner confused by 'surprise' energy bill after installing solar panels: 'This is the payback I get?'
Homeowner confused by 'surprise' energy bill after installing solar panels: 'This is the payback I get?' A confused homeowner whose electricity payments hadn't dropped as much as expected after they installed solar panels was shocked to discover a massive negative balance on their energy bill. They turned to Reddit to ask whether they were right in assuming that their power company had essentially refunded the built-up value of their solar contribution all at once. "I just installed solar last September and have noticed my PGE bill hasn't adjusted much due to the electricity I have been generating," the homeowner posted to r/solar. "However, logging into PGE today I see a negative balance. Did they finally catch up and this is the payback I get?" Along with their post, the OP shared an image showing a negative balance of nearly $1,400. PG&E, or Pacific Gas and Electric Co., is the electricity and natural gas provider for large parts of Northern and Central California. The homeowner's situation illustrated that, while installing solar panels can drop your energy bill to nearly (or even below) zero, understanding how it works in your area can sometimes get complicated. EnergySage offers free tools to help simplify the process, from comparing quotes among vetted local installers to taking maximum advantage of incentives and rebates. In the comments, Redditors agreed that the OP had received their entire solar payout in one lump sum. "New solar installs in PGE areas are on TOU plans with yearly true-up," one person explained. "The balance on your bill looks like they finally caught up on your billing and you'd been overpaying. Since you've got such a big balance, I'd call them and ask for them to refund your money." Whatever the reason, the OP was pleased with the outcome. "Regardless, it was a nice surprise this morning!" they said. What's the biggest concern you'd have about getting solar panels? The cost The efficiency How they look No concerns here! Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. With electricity production accounting for one-third of all planet-heating pollution generated in the United States, installing solar panels is a great way to help your wallet and the environment. Plus, installing solar panels in conjunction with a home battery system can make your home more resilient in the event of a power outage. EnergySage offers a free, easy-to-use mapping tool that makes it simple to see what the average solar installation costs in your state and what incentives are available in your area. The 30% federal tax credit on residential solar installations ends Dec. 31, so if you've been thinking about installing solar panels, the time to act is now. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Portland General Electric layoffs impact dozens of workers Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland General Electric laid off dozens of its employees Tuesday. A spokesperson confirmed the staff reductions, which impacted 53 of the company's employees, to KOIN 6 News on Wednesday. PGE also closed 154 open positions and closed 123 contract worker positions. Portland bridges see extended lifts Wednesday for NOAA survey work A PGE spokesperson shared the following statement: 'Society's need for electricity is growing rapidly at the same time we are transitioning to cleaner energy and strengthening the grid to address the growing risk of wildfire and extreme weather. All these needed investments put pressure on costs and customer bills. Yesterday, as part of Portland General Electric's ongoing work to keep bills as low as possible, we made strategic staffing reductions that impacted 330 positions, including 53 full-time employees,123 contract worker positions, and closing 154 unfilled open positions.' These layoffs come amid several other layoffs impacting state residents, including those working for the Oregon Department of Transportation and Intel. Stay with KOIN 6 News as this story develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
More than 3,000 PG&E customers without power in Lincoln
( — PG&E is reporting that 3,171 customers are without power in Lincoln on Friday. Video Above: What to do during a power outage The unplanned outage began at 1:40 p.m. near East Joiner Parkway and Del Webb Boulevard. The estimated restoration time is 5:45 p.m. on Friday, according to PG&E. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
09-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
No economic grounds for Polish energy firms to spin off coal assets, minister says
WARSAW, July 9 (Reuters) - Polish State Assets Minister Jakub Jaworowski said on Wednesday a government analysis had shown no economic grounds for a spin-off of coal assets from utilities, and that a support mechanism for coal plants was needed at European Union level beyond 2028. Poland is working to reduce its reliance on coal as renewable energy sources gain a larger share of the overall market, but it still needs a mechanism to support conventional power plants that provide electricity when intermittent renewable generation is low. The ministry said in a press release that the economic assumptions for the previous coal asset plan were based on power prices from 2022 which were elevated due to the war in Ukraine. Power prices have since more than halved, and the share of renewable power keeps rising. Pressured by falling profits of their coal fleet, state-controlled utilities have stopped paying dividends. They are now calling for a plan to help them cover the operating costs of coal plants. The country's top utility PGE ( opens new tab last month said it could resume regular dividend payments faster if the issue of the profitability of coal assets is resolved. The ministry pointed out that under current rules, capacity payments for high-emission energy sources would be banned from 2028, but Poland needed additional support mechanisms to avoid a power gap from 2029.
