Socal-edison-power-outage-report May 2026

SCE cut power to approximately 534,000 customers in 2025, nearly four times the 137,000 customers impacted in 2024.

Utility executives have warned of a further 20% to 40% increase in the frequency and length of these shutoffs, citing factors like below-average rainfall and prolonged periods of high winds. socal-edison-power-outage-report

March 2026 saw extreme heat warnings that triggered outages in El Segundo, Palm Springs, and Beverly Hills as circuits became overloaded by air conditioning demand. SCE cut power to approximately 534,000 customers in

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. SCE cut power to approximately 534