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PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a California-based holding company whose primary business is conducted through its utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The utility is described as a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. This news page focuses on developments affecting PG&E’s customers, operations, regulatory environment, and capital structure.
Recent news releases highlight several themes that are central to PG&E’s ongoing story. These include announcements about electric and natural gas rate changes, such as the planned January 1, 2026 rate reductions described as the fourth electric rate decrease in two years, as well as programs designed to support income-eligible customers, including the Match My Payment Program and the REACH bill assistance program. Other updates cover automatic bill credits for customers affected by specific outages, storm preparedness efforts with pre-positioned crews and enhanced outage information tools, and scholarship programs funded by employee resource groups for students in PG&E’s service area.
PG&E’s news flow also includes information on grid modernization and innovation projects, such as the Dynamic Line Rating and Asset Health Monitoring technology demonstration funded through the Electric Program Investment Charge program, and vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-everything pilot projects conducted with partners at the Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid. Additional releases address wildfire mitigation measures, including undergrounding powerlines and related public opinion polling, as well as leadership and organizational changes intended to better align the company with customer and hometown needs.
Investors and observers can use this page to follow PG&E’s earnings-related communications, operational updates, safety initiatives, community programs, and regulatory disclosures as they are issued through official news channels.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 earnings on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The public can access the conference call via a simultaneous webcast available on PG&E's investor relations website.
PG&E is a holding company based in Oakland, California, and is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. This utility company provides energy services to 16 million Californians across Northern and Central California.
PG&E is preparing for a significant heatwave expected to start on Tuesday and last through July 4. With temperatures reaching triple digits in the Sacramento Valley and high 90s along the coast, the company is mobilizing resources and pre-positioning crews to handle potential heat-related power outages. PG&E's outage prediction models are being used to determine the areas most at risk, and the Emergency Operations Center has been activated. Additionally, there's a potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) affecting about 12,000 customers in ten counties. Community Resource Centers will be available to support affected customers. PG&E advises customers to prepare for outages and stay updated via their website and outage information line.
On June 14, 2024, The PG&E Foundation announced its fourth year of funding for the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. This year, they are contributing $900,000 to provide $5,000 grants to 154 restaurants and commercial caterers within PG&E's service area. The grants are intended to support vital business needs such as technology upgrades, employee training, and equipment purchases. In total, the fund will distribute $1.4 million to 278 restaurants statewide. Since its inception in 2021, the fund has awarded 1,325 grants. Applications for this year's grants open from June 15 to June 30.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) has announced an Investor Update meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be accessible via a public webcast, providing stakeholders with an opportunity to gain insights into the company's recent developments, financial performance, and future plans.
The event will last for 1.5 hours and will include presentations from key executives. A replay of the webcast will also be available for those unable to attend live.
For further inquiries, investors can contact PG&E's Investor Relations team.
PG&E has announced a new initiative, 'Rule the Cool,' aimed at helping customers reduce energy consumption and save on summer energy bills. The program offers simple tips and tools, emphasizing the importance of keeping air conditioning systems efficient. Key strategies include setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, sealing leaks, and using ceiling fans. PG&E's Energy Efficiency DIY Tool Kit, priced at $200, can help customers save nearly $1,000 annually. Additionally, the Induction Cooktop Loaner Program and various energy incentive programs like Power Saver Rewards and SmartRate are highlighted. For income-eligible customers, financial assistance programs are available, including the California Alternate Rates for Energy, Family Electric Rate Assistance, and Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has completed its Land Conservation Commitment (LCC), permanently protecting approximately 140,000 acres of watershed lands in California. This commitment, initiated 20 years ago, involves partnerships with various organizations, including private conservation groups and Native American tribes. PG&E has also launched pilot projects to enhance forest resilience and reduce wildfire risk. These projects span multiple counties and involve collaborations with local fire councils and conservation foundations. Additionally, PG&E introduced its first 100% renewable remote electric grid at Pepperwood Preserve to mitigate wildfire risks and support sustainable energy solutions.
The LCC includes significant land transfers, such as a 62-acre parcel to San Joaquin Office of Education and nearly 15,000 acres to CAL FIRE for forest research and public recreation. PG&E has also provided $30 million for youth investment and $70 million for land conservation funding. This initiative underscores PG&E's commitment to environmental sustainability and community welfare.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) are accepting applications for wildfire safety and preparedness grants from May 30 to June 30, 2024. This initiative is part of a seven-year partnership between PG&E and CFF. A total of $1.4 million will be awarded through these grants, aimed at raising public awareness about wildfire safety and providing resources to underserved communities in high fire-risk areas.
Last year, the program awarded $730,000 to 48 local fire departments and community groups. The funding supported the purchase of 2,800 pieces of personal protection equipment, hazardous tree and brush removal, and prescribed burns. Since 2018, the program has provided $8.8 million in total support, funding specialized fire equipment, defensible space programs, and multi-lingual fire safety outreach campaigns.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) have opened applications for the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP) grants. Applications are accepted from May 30 to June 30, 2024. The program, funded with $1.4 million, targets California-based fire departments and community groups in high fire-risk areas. Last year, the program awarded $730,000 to 48 local entities, supporting the purchase of personal protective equipment, hazardous brush removal, and prescribed burns. Since 2018, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation have contributed $8.8 million to wildfire safety initiatives through the WSPP.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has issued a safety reminder for graduates celebrating with helium-filled metallic balloons. The company highlights the risk of power outages caused by balloons making contact with power lines. In the first four months of 2024, there have been 112 such incidents, affecting over 47,000 customers—a 30% increase from last year. PG&E advises securing balloons with weights and keeping them indoors when possible. They also remind the public never to retrieve balloons entangled in power lines and to report such issues immediately. Following these precautions can ensure safe celebrations.
On May 16, 2024, PG&E (NYSE: PCG) announced its second-quarter 2024 cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders recorded by June 28, 2024.
Additionally, its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), declared preferred stock dividends for the three-month period ending July 31, 2024. These dividends will be paid on August 15, 2024, to shareholders recorded by July 31, 2024. The preferred dividends are distributed across eight series, with rates ranging from 4.36% to 6.00% and payments per share from $0.27250 to $0.37500.