Bay Area builders, homeowners accuse PG&E of holding up ADUs
April 15, 2025
The difficulty of dealing with PG&E is what surprises homeowners putting in a granny flat, said Katherine Anderson, founder of Danville-based Perpetual Homes, which has built more than 175 ADUs in the Bay Area.
Some of her company’s projects have been delayed by as much as a year due to PG&E requirements, she said.
“We want to move our clients into ADUs and we’re sitting around waiting for PG&E,” Anderson told the Chronicle. “A lot of times we just find ourselves apologizing over and over to the client about how long PG&E is taking.”
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Whether you are actively planning or simply starting the conversation, this guide is designed to be a resource for homeowners who are curious about ADUs.
California’s 2026 ADU laws continue to expand housing flexibility, making it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units to their properties.
Perpetual Homes is helping California families stay connected while building long-term value in their properties.
“Our mission is to rethink how Californians live,” Katherine Anderson of Perpetual Homes said. “An ADU isn’t just extra square footage — it’s a pathway to freedom, flexibility, and a more sustainable future.”
Perpetual Homes is a Premier Member of the Casita Coalition, joining housing professionals and policymakers committed to growing the middle housing ecosystem.
Want to build an accessory dwelling unit in California? If you need help from Pacific Gas and Electric Co., be prepared to wait, builders and homeowners say.
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