PGE is a disaster. I always hated them. Our elec bill was $1200 month until we installed a whole house fan then it dropped down to about $800 in summer, $500-$800 winter, and we burned wood! I do not miss California in that respect. I miss the geography of the foothills, Tahoe, Bay area, and I miss getting the Niner games on TV every week!
My buddies in Placerville, Cameron Park, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Sac, etc, their power is out again, and maybe up to 5 days!
Good idea getting the generator. We were always set with our Motor Home parked in RV parking on side of our house . When went out, we hit the generator in the RV, and we had full power, Dish TV, internet, and all the essentials, including hot water. Our RV saved our asses more than once.
Feel for you guys, glad to hear all is clear in Pinole.