Can I get help understanding the Power outages in California I am trying to get a better understanding of the rationale behind the power outages in California.  It seems that they are using possible fires as an excuse, but that doesn't seem very rational considering the low temps.  Then there is the fact that this never seemed to be a problem before, so why all of a sudden the drastic changes that would leave several thousand people without power.  I get all of the Q reference toward days of darkness, but what is the real reason?  Anyone with informative information would be appreciated.