You win some. You loose some...

We didn't exactly win, but one thing's for sure - PG&E definitely lost.

The CPUC has voted to adopt the ALJ Proposed Decision – NOT the alternate. While the West-of-Skyline Compromise was rejected, PG&E will be required to bury the line 11 feet deep. By some modeling, the line would emit under 2.5mG of EMF above the source. Given the additional distance to our homes, we should be safe. And we will be monitoring PG&E to make certain they fully comply.

It should be noted that our efforts were not for naught. In Commissioner Lynch’s own words we have set precedent and have reopened the debate on EMF that has been closed for 14 years. We have also protected six schools and hundreds of other residents who would have otherwise been exposed to dangerous levels of EMF.

However, the West-of-Skyline compromise is not necessarily dead. Our attorneys will be reviewing the decision and will recommend whether or not we should seek an appeal. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, we should celebrate that we have accomplished the impossible – if only by inches. Other communities throughout California will now have an easier time protecting themselves from the power companies' poison. Thank you to everyone.

“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead