PSPS Events Expose the Flaws of Centralized Energy – How Microgrids Offer a Reliable Solution

As California and Maui grapple with Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events to mitigate wildfire risks, it’s clear that our aging, centralized power grid can no longer meet today’s reliability needs. With entire counties in PG&E’s territory and parts of Maui facing multi-day blackouts, residents are left vulnerable to disruptions that affect daily life, businesses, and public safety.

This blog explores how frequent PSPS events highlight the failures of the traditional utility model and the urgent need for alternative solutions. Distributed residential microgrids, powered by solar energy and battery storage, offer a path to energy independence. Microgrids ensure homes stay powered during blackouts, reduce reliance on utilities, lower costs, and provide resilience in the face of climate-driven challenges.

The future of reliable energy lies in decentralized systems, and microgrids empower homeowners to take control of their energy—no longer at the mercy of failing infrastructure.