What we watched
On September 18, 2026, the team went live from San Francisco's Outer Richmond. The stream ran about five hours and followed an intermittent glow at one utility pole, with a wide view and a close-up.
How we watched
The team observed from a distance and stayed clear of the pole and the equipment on it. PG&E was notified. The cause of the glow is unconfirmed, and the stream draws no conclusion about it.
If you see something similar near you, stay clear and report it to your utility. PG&E customers can call 1-800-743-5000. For an emergency or a downed power line, call 911.
Why we do fieldwork
Elastic Energy builds software and hardware for the grid edge, so part of the job happens where grid equipment lives. Fieldwork is the series where we share observations, device testing and research and development from the team, when and where the work allows. The approach stays cooperative: watch, record, notify the utility.