🔥 Trending SDG&E Power Outage Latest Updates

As of July 16, 2026, there are several reported power outages affecting San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers, primarily in Southern California.

Current Outage Status and Affected Areas

• Chula Vista: Approximately 765 SDG&E customers in Chula Vista experienced a power outage that began on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026. Restoration was expected by 6 p.m. on the same day ¹.
• South Orange County: A significant unplanned outage in south Orange County on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026, impacted more than 22,000 customers. SDG&E officials posted information about this outage on their website ³.
• San Diego County Overall: Data indicates 4 active power outages in San Diego County, CA, affecting about 0% of the 1,472,844 tracked customers as of 5:23:49 AM on July 16, 2026. The largest of these reported outages by SDG&E impacted 4 customers ⁵.

Utility Providers in the Region

SDG&E is one of the primary electricity providers in the San Diego region. Other major utilities in North America, whose outage statuses can be tracked, include PG&E, SCE, FPL, Duke Energy, Hydro One, and Hydro-Québec ⁶. Southern California Edison (SCE) also serves parts of the broader Southern California area, and their outage center can be checked for specific addresses ².

How to Check Outage Status

Customers can typically check the status of power outages directly through their energy provider's website. For example, SCE offers a tool to check outage status by address ². Real-time power outage maps are also available from various platforms that track outages across the United United States and North America ⁴⁶.

Causes of Outages

While specific causes for these recent outages are not detailed in the provided sources, power outages can result from various factors including severe weather, equipment failure, or unforeseen incidents. For instance, a power outage in Athena, Oregon, recently led to the relocation of a shelter ⁸.