The mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes is asking Elon Musk to help homeowners in the landslide area affected by the gas shutoffs and potential electricity shutoffs.
He said that equipping the homes with solar panels an Powerwall batteries could not only provide immediate relief to homeowners, but also demonstrate the viability of clean energy solutions."Given Tesla's advancements in solar technology and energy storage solutions, we see a potential partnership to equip these homes with solar panels and Powerwall batteries," read the letter.
The land movement has also caused water and gas distribution pipes to break, displaced sanitary sewer collection pipes and made utility poles lean. On Oct. 3, 2023, the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council declared a local state of emergency, which was renewed on May 8.City News Service contributed to this report.
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