2022 PG&E Updates & Important Information for Hospitals
South Bay Highlighted in CHA Disaster Planning Conference
North State Experiencing Highest-Ever COVID-19 Rates; PSPS Season Underway
Wildfire Season Begins for Hospitals
As California Continues to Face Disasters, Hospitals Remain Ready
If you were in Northern California last Thursday, there’s a good chance you felt the 6.0-magnitude earthquake, whose epicenter was south of Lake Tahoe. Many of our member hospitals did as well, and within 30 minutes our RVPs had connected with 37 hospitals to get status updates; within 90 minutes, RVPs had been in touch with over 100 hospitals.
PG&E Program Offers Assistance for Certain Customers
PG&E’s Medical Baseline Program provides its customers with assistance for certain medical conditions and independent living needs.
PG&E Case Study Highlights Partnership with Hospital Council, CHA on Public Safety Power Shutoffs
To highlight the progress that Hospital Council and CHA have made with PG&E to minimize the impacts of public safety power shutoffs on hospitals, the utility company has developed a case study to share with its customers.
As COVID-19 Persists, Hospital Council Continues Work on Many Other Issues
When the Hospital Council board of directors meets on Friday, COVID-19 will — naturally — dominate much of the discussion. But in addition to COVID-19, public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) and cybersecurity remain critically important, and Hospital Council RVPs continue to advocate for members on local issues.
PG&E Offers Rebates for Some Freezers
PG&E is providing rebates for ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. All the requirements need to be met in order to qualify, but this is a good opportunity for hospitals buying energy-efficient ULT freezers in preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Power Outages Only Adding to This Year’s Challenges
In a year that has already brought so many challenges, the last thing we needed were the lights to go out — without any warning. However, that’s what some of your hospitals encountered during the recent heat wave. Recognizing that this situation likely remains top of mind for many of you, especially as we approach the public safety power shutoff (PSPS) season, we wanted to update you on where things stand with PG&E.