Articles from Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Building upon a long history of climate action and environmental stewardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) have awarded $900,000 across two grant programs intended to support climate resilience efforts in PG&E’s hometowns, while also protecting and restoring land, water, and air in habitats and communities across California.

This holiday season, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers can get into the giving spirit by making a tax-deductible donation to the Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) program. The REACH program provides financial assistance of up to $300 for customers struggling to pay past due energy bills.

Meteorologists are forecasting a significant weather system this weekend in Northern and Central California that could bring rain, gusty winds, heavy snow and the possibility of thunderstorms. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is preparing to respond to potential power outages and urges customers to be prepared as well.

Just in time for the holidays, Northern and Central California restaurants are getting a second boost this year from the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation). The Foundation’s latest $400,000 charitable contribution to CRF will fund $3,000 grants to 114 hometown restaurants in 23 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) service area, as well as operating support for CRF.

As a significant milestone in its work to provide affordable, safe and reliable energy to its customers, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (the Utility), through its subsidiary PG&E Recovery Funding, LLC, recently finalized a $983.4 million green bond issuance to finance electric work that will have significant environmental benefits while also keeping its customers and hometowns safe.

With meteorologists forecasting a significant weather system this week in Northern and Central California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is ready to respond to potential power outages and urges customers to be prepared as well.

As families begin decking the halls, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers ways to make the holiday season more energy efficient.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has appointed David McCulloch as its new Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective today.

Today, the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) is eligible for federal funding through the Civil Nuclear Credit Program.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is kicking off the 2022 season of giving by partnering with nonprofit groups to give back to the customers and hometowns it is privileged to serve in Northern and Central California.

The holiday season is upon us. With a drop in temperatures, shorter days and longer nights, guests staying over, and appliances operating on overdrive the Thanksgiving holiday can lead to an increase in energy use.

As the number of scams targeting utility customers continue at an alarming rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams as part of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 16.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews are responding to local power outages from a storm system that is continuing to move through its service territory and is forecasted to last until Wednesday morning. Since Monday morning, PG&E has restored more than 60,000 customers who lost power, with 96 percent restored in six hours or fewer.

As rain and snow move into California, emergency crews across the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) service area are ready to safely respond to possible storm-related outages.

A series of November weather systems is bringing welcome rain and snow to much of Northern California and serves as a reminder of the importance of winter storm safety.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) expressed support for a new metallic balloon law that will enhance the safety of PG&E employees, customers and hometowns. Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 847 which allows mylar or metallic balloons to be sold in California only if those balloons do not cause electrical faults when making contact with overhead distribution lines.

With colder weather months approaching, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is reminding customers to call to schedule a free in-home safety inspection of their gas appliances. During the visit, PG&E will also relight pilot lights for customers who have heaters or other appliances that have been turned off during warmer months.

In an effort to address wealth inequality and the racial wealth gap affecting African Americans, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The Foundation) are partnering with the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley and Berkeley Executive Education, Mills College at Northeastern University, and Amenti Capital Group to prepare African American Oakland and Greater Bay Area high school students for future financial success and academic leadership.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nation’s first “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area. The V2G export rate promotes EV adoption by providing upfront incentives to help commercial customers offset fleet costs and delivers an innovative solution for these vehicles to export power back to support the grid during peak energy demand periods.

Starting Monday, October 24, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is providing 1,500 free trees for its customers in certain locations across its service territory through the Energy-Saving Trees program. The trees will be delivered directly to the customer’s address.

Vampire appliances have a voracious appetite for sucking energy out of electrical outlets and money out of your wallet, even when they are turned off. These appliances and devices still use energy while powered down and they are potentially all over your home.

October 20 is observed as International ShakeOut Day, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. Earthquake safety is especially important in seismically active regions like California, and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) is raising awareness around steps that customers can take to increase safety in the event of an earthquake.

The work of local California Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) is critical to strengthening the safety and preparedness of local communities in areas of extreme fire risk. That’s why Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is supporting eight FSCs with a total of $250,000 for projects aimed at reducing the threat of wildfires.

As part of National Fire Preparedness Week, PG&E is partnering with CAL FIRE and the National Fire Protection Association to provide Californians with important information to keep themselves safe. Taking the steps to make sure you and your family are prepared for fire is extremely important as California enters what is traditionally the peak of wildfire season. You may only have minutes to evacuate if a fire breaks out in or around your home, so it is important to have a plan in place beforehand. Every emergency plan should include:

Fall is here! ‘Tis the season for Veteran’s Day, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Many people are also thinking about cleaning up their yards before the weather changes to make room for holiday decorations by trimming bushes and removing dead trees. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has seen more than 100 incidents where trees or tree limbs have fallen into powerlines by either the homeowner conducting tree work or by the homeowner’s hired tree crew. These incidents are the type of situation that can cause outages and lead to ignitions.

To make sure customers stay safe during planned wildfire safety outages, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers new and expanded customer resources in case Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) are needed this autumn. Because high winds may cause trees and debris to contact energized lines and possibly start a wildfire, PG&E may need to turn off power during dry, windy weather.

Though it’s emphasized today on National Energy Efficiency Day (EE Day), Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) commitment to helping customers reduce bills with energy efficiency is a year-round effort.

More than 5 million Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill this month. The credit was created by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change. PG&E is pleased to administer the credit in a timely manner to help reduce customer energy bills this month.

In recognition of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 23 - Oct. 2, 2022), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is encouraging customers to drive electric, promoting electric vehicle (EV) programs and resources available to customers, and sharing its progress to prepare the grid for widespread EV adoption in support of California’s clean air and climate goals.

Second paragraph of release dated September 20, 2022, should read: In order to be considered a shareholder of record for the dividend payment, you must have purchased the stock at least two trading days before the record date (instead of: In order to be considered a shareholder of record for the dividend payment, you must have purchased the stock at least one trading day before the record date).

Through the end of October, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) crews will survey electrical equipment, and the nearby vegetation, in 25 counties throughout Northern and Central California to spot and prevent potential wildfire risk. Helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors and high-resolution imagery technology will evaluate PG&E powerlines and adjacent trees.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced that 40 students from hometowns across its service area will receive scholarships totaling $250,000 from the 2022 Better Together STEM Scholarship Program.

With high temperatures continuing across California and the West, the state’s grid operator has again directed utilities including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to prepare for possible rotating power outages due to the potential for electricity supply on the larger Western region grid to fall short of the increased demand.

With high temperatures continuing across California and the West, the state’s grid operator has directed utilities including Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to prepare for possible rotating power outages due to the potential for electricity supply on the larger Western region grid to fall short of the increased demand.

As excessive heat continues to bake California and the West, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to encourage customers to reduce demand on the grid. With temperatures for Tuesday forecast to be, once again, into triple digits, PG&E is prepared in all manner to respond to heat-related power outages, should they occur.

As a major summer heat wave continues to blanket the West, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is helping customers reduce demand on the grid and positioning its crews to respond to potential heat-related power outages in the coming days.

With temperatures forecast to be 10-20 degrees above normal in many areas over the next several days, electricity demand is expected to continue to spike. The state’s grid operator says the power grid has maintained reliability during the heat wave due to conservation efforts. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is grateful to its customers for doing their part.

Following approval by the California State Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 846 into law, seeking to extend operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) in San Luis Obispo County for five years beyond its current license expiration in 2025. The plant, owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), would be used to improve statewide energy system reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while additional renewable energy and carbon-free resources come online.

The state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), credits conservation efforts over the past two days for maintaining grid stability and has encouraged customers to answer the call once again today.

New this summer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers can be rewarded for saving energy when the state’s grid operator calls a Flex Alert. A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover demand.

With hot temperatures and high energy demand across California, the state’s power grid operator is asking residents statewide to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon and evening when the grid is most stressed due to higher demand and when energy supplies are tighter.

It looks like tomorrow Thursday (September 1) will kick off a week of above normal temperatures throughout Northern and Central California.

With hot temperatures and high energy demand across California, the state’s power grid operator is asking residents statewide to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon and evening when the grid is most stressed due to higher demand and energy supplies are tighter.

Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expansion of its remote grid program, including progressing four new Standalone Power Systems in 2022 and deploying a standardized monitoring and control platform that will help it scale the program to more than 30 systems by 2026.

Today, Aug. 11, is National 811 Day and Pacific Gas and Electric Company is joining together with utilities across the country to help spread the word about the risks of digging at any depth without placing a free call to 811 to have all underground gas, electric, and other service lines marked prior to starting any digging project.

The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The Foundation) is providing $750,000 to local food banks to help feed individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The contribution is equal to approximately 4.5 million pounds of food, or 3.75 million meals, for individuals and families in need. The funding will support 39 food banks serving 49 counties in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) service area.

In recent weeks, PG&E has received dozens of reports on an emerging scam: utility impostors demanding immediate payment for a SmartMeter deposit to avoid disconnection. As the number of these scam attempts targeting utility customers continue at an alarming rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) wants to help customers recognize the signs of a scam so that they can avoid falling victim.

Summer may be over for students heading back to class, but the hot weather will be sticking around for several more weeks. With the house or apartment a little emptier, now may be a great time to cut back on energy use.

The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) has launched a new grant program that will offer communities across Northern and Central California up to $1.5 million over three years to support environmental stewardship.

Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) released its annual Corporate Sustainability Report, which outlines major strides the company has made in safety and environmental stewardship, while working toward the “triple bottom line” of serving people, the planet, and California’s prosperity.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay informed about Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, damage our equipment and cause wildfires. As a result, PG&E may need to turn off power during severe weather to prevent wildfires. This is called a PSPS.

In the final bonus episode of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home (7 Saturdays),” viewers will learn how to “Get Set and Go!” should there be a wildfire in their community. Taking simple steps to prepare for an evacuation helps Californians practice how to safely and smoothly evacuate their community if a wildfire develops.

The prolonged extreme heat of the summer can increase energy bills, which is why Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) makes helping customers reduce costs a priority. There are simple steps, free tools, and programs to minimize the impact of summer heat on energy bills. Unfortunately, common misconceptions about efficiency can not only increase energy use but end up costing customers money.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant, to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money.

The Gold Shovel Association (GSA) recently announced the addition of Joe Forline, Senior Vice President, Gas Operations at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), to its Board of Directors. GSA is a nationally recognized organization committed to improving public and workforce safety by focusing on the protection of underground infrastructure.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it has named new leaders for its Electric Operations, Gas Engineering and Electric Engineering organizations. Janisse Quiñones, Christine Cowsert Chapman and Martin Wyspianski will help continue to transform PG&E’s electric and gas systems with a focus on safety, reliability and readiness for California’s changing energy landscape in the years ahead.

It’s critical to put safety first this Fourth of July with the triple digit heat combined with extremely dry conditions from an extended drought and climate change.

Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it has broken ground on the first of up to 130 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at 22 schools in its service area.

In the second bonus episode of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” customers will continue learning how to get “Ready” for fire season and make their homes and their communities more resistant to wildfire.

As the number of scams targeting utility customers continues at an alarming rate—typically by phone, online or in-person—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) wants to help customers recognize the signs of a scam so that they can avoid falling victim.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSEPCG), declared the regular preferred stock dividend for the three-month period ending July 31, 2022, to be payable on August 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on July 29, 2022. Pacific Gas and Electric Company will pay a dividend on its eight series of preferred stock as follows:

On the first official day of summer Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) shares strategies to help customers save energy and keep costs down as temperatures continue to rise. Customers can utilize these simple steps, free tools, and programs to minimize the impact of summer heat on energy bills.

To help prepare customers and communities for the growing threat of wildfire, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) provides online tools with detailed, localized weather forecasts and a Fire Watch map, allowing customers to access dozens of high-definition cameras that monitor weather conditions in one view.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) said today that its Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) now protect approximately 3 million people, or more than 1 million customers, who live in high fire-risk areas within the company’s service area.

Cooling centers continue to provide a safe, air-conditioned location for all residents to cool down during extreme heat.

With California’s burgeoning energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization workforce expected to grow at least 8 percent in coming years, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is helping ensure current and future workers are ready to succeed.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today joined with Aemetis, Inc. to officially commission the interconnection of a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in Keyes, Calif. The partnership between PG&E and Aemetis will enable transportation of clean RNG to California transportation customers and capture more than 1.6 MMBtu of dairy methane per year that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.

Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) unveiled breakthrough commitments to help reduce carbon emissions, reverse the impacts of climate change and heal the planet as part of its comprehensive Climate Strategy Report.

Thousands of income-eligible customers could save 18% on their monthly electric bill by enrolling in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program.

Last year, more than 300,000 Californians watched Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) video learning series, “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” to learn how to prepare their homes and communities for wildfire season.

As part of National Safety Month in June, PG&E will host two free 811 safe digging webinars to help customers “dig safe” and avoid expensive repairs, PG&E will host two free 811 safe digging webinars for homeowners and contractors. The webinar sessions will provide an overview of the 811 process and guidance for digging safely once underground utilities have been marked. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of PG&E 811 Damage Prevention experts in each session.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced that installation of Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) on its distribution powerlines in high fire-risk areas (HFRA) is essentially complete. These safety settings quickly and automatically shut off power within one-tenth of a second or less if a potential threat is detected to the electric system, such as a tree branch falling into a powerline.

In collaboration with local Bay Area Fire Safe Councils, PG&E has identified key steps that customers can take to prepare their homes and families for wildfires. The information will be available on PG&E’s online preparedness resource, Safetyactioncenter.pge.com, which shows Californians ways to prepare for emergencies.

One of the most important safety tips shared by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is to treat all downed powerlines as if they are energized and keep away. Circumstances, however, can become more complicated if a powerline is in the path of an evacuation route.

California’s graduation season has begun, and it’s important that all celebrants understand the public safety risks associated with helium-filled metallic balloons. If your graduation celebration involves balloons, make sure they are secured with a weight. Unweighted balloons can float away and come into contact with overhead power lines, causing power outages and a public safety risk.