Do I have to call PG&E to power off, to update an electrical panel?

Question

What are the steps to update an electrical panel

Answer 1

Yes they will have to pull the meter or xformer fuse on pole

Answer 2

My brother in law had his entire meter pole to his house replaced. The electrician just cut the wires with like bolt cutters and thick rubber gloves to his arm pits. There are so many codes that I presume you will use an electrician so ask him or when you get it done he will just do what is necessary to do the job.

Answer 3

If you plan on doing the change over yourself you must call the utility company. They will pull the fuses to your property.

Only do this if you are qualified.

If you are going to have a contractor do the work then they should take care of everything. Including the shut-down.