Socal-edison-power-outage-report (Premium)

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has increased its oversight of SCE’s outage management.

Investigations continue into the handling of December 2025 shutoffs, with regulators monitoring SCE's progress in reducing the impact of planned outages. Recent Outage Events (Spring 2026)

To prevent its electrical equipment from sparking wildfires during high-wind events, SCE significantly ramped up its Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) program in late 2025. socal-edison-power-outage-report

Southern California Edison Power Outage Analysis (2025–2026)

Localized repairs in Santa Ana required the installation of temporary generators in February 2026 to bridge a five-day service gap following major equipment failure. Record Increases in Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

Affected residents can manage and report outages through the following official SCE channels: Check Outage Status - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently navigating a period of unprecedented operational challenges, characterized by a record-breaking increase in customer outages intended to mitigate wildfire risks. Despite multi-billion dollar investments in grid infrastructure, the utility has faced intensified scrutiny from regulators and mounting frustration from residents over the frequency, duration, and communication of these shutoffs. Record Increases in Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and communication of these shutoffs.

As of April 2026, several factors have contributed to service disruptions across Southern California: