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Power Outages Affecting Thousands in California

Power Outages Affecting Thousands in California

  Last week, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), California’s largest utility company, cut off power to more than 500,000 businesses and homes. This decision was included in the company’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) plan as a precaution against potential wildfires due to the strong winds that have spanned large portions of the state. PG&E officials say that more power outages could be scheduled depending on weather conditions in the coming weeks.  

Dealing With Power Outages

  PG&E has warned that power outages could last for days, even weeks for some customers, and the shut-offs are likely not over. After the PSPS plan is complete, one estimate finds that approximately 2.5 million people could be without the power they need to run their Damaged Power Lines Power Outages Valley Power Systems California businesses and/or households. This has left many Californians looking for ways to  prepare. Follow these tips to help you plan...
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Industrial Fuel Usage – How to Reduce Costs

How to Reduce Industrial Fuel Usage

Today’s ever-increasing diesel and gasoline prices have many industrial business owners concerned about their fuel consumption. By taking some proactive steps now, you can Fuel Usage and Costs in CA | Valley Power Systems significantly reduce fuel usage and save your company hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each year.

7 Tips to Minimize Your Company’s Fuel Usage

There are many benefits to reducing your fuel consumption. You will be able to save on fuel costs, use machines more efficiently, reduce your carbon footprint, maximize engine life, and even improve safety in the workplace. To get started, consider these following seven tips:

1. Choose Solar Power

With a solar power system, you could reduce your dependence on your generator, which would help cut your fuel costs dramatically. While installing solar panels can seem like an expensive undertaking at first, there are many options available to business owners to help mitigate these...
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