PG&E demanded it not be liable for causing wildfires. The Legislature did not agree. PG&E’s response: Punishment by extending already ridiculous timelines to hook up new housing and clean energy to the grid. It’s straight up extortion. 🧵
sfchronicle.com
PG&E says it will scale back planned work after California wildfire reforms fail
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said delaying the investments means the utility won’t have to borrow as much money at high rates that end up raising bills for customers.