Large power companies must study power surges that damage customers' property
The utilities commission must order each large electric utility to study voltage incidents that damaged customer equipment or property by $5,000 or more, including causes and how claims are handled. The commission then posts the studies and reports to the Legislature.
Who it affects
Large electric utilities and their customers
When
January 1, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: Utilities commission must order large utilities to start the studies
- : Utilities commission posts the studies and reports to the Legislature
Official text
California SB 593: Electrical corporations: significant voltage-related incidents: studies.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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