Getting A Shield For Your Streetlight

In the City of Santa Cruz:

Determine whether the streetlight is a city light or a PG&E light (any light on a wooden pole belongs to PG&E).

A.      If the streetlight is a city light (metal pole):

·   Contact City of Santa Cruz at 831-420-5160.

B.      If the streetlight is a PG&E light (wooden pole):

1.   Contact City of Santa Cruz at 831-420-5160 to let them know you will calling PG&E to ask for a shield.

2.   Contact PG&E Building and Renovation Department at 1-877-743-7782

§  the representative will assist you with submitting an application request to have a lighting shield installed on the streetlight.  You will be provided with an application number and a security code for viewing the status of your application on the PG&E website.

§  The application will be sent to your local PG&E representative.

In Santa Cruz County unincorporated area:

Santa Cruz County Public Works:

Contact: (831) 454 2160

      https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/PublicWorks.aspx