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PG&E Corporation reports developments tied to its regulated utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across Northern and Central California. News commonly covers earnings, rate and bill-credit programs, grid reliability, wildfire prevention, emergency response, and customer safety communications.
Company updates also address electric-vehicle integration, residential electrification tools, the PG&E PowerHouse demonstration lab, and the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Operational announcements often focus on sensor data, machine learning, smart meters, bidirectional charging, and programs intended to support a safer and more resilient electric system.
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has restored power to over 2 million customers since December 30 due to severe weather conditions affecting Northern and Central California. As of January 10, approximately 108,000 customers remain without power, particularly in the South Bay and Central Coast regions. This represents the largest winter storm response in PG&E's history, with over 6,500 personnel working to address outages. PG&E continues to provide updates on restoration efforts and safety tips for customers during this challenging weather event.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) is undertaking its largest storm response effort ever to address the recent winter storms impacting Northern and Central California. Over 5,000 personnel are mobilized, restoring power to 1.6 million customers since New Year's weekend, with 80,000 remaining without service as of January 9, 2023. PG&E is offering various customer support measures, including nearly 3,500 go bags and 20 megawatts of temporary generation, while continuing to assess conditions amid ongoing storms.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) is actively restoring power across Northern and Central California following significant winter storms. Over 406,000 customers have had power restored within 24 hours despite approximately 95,500 customers still facing outages. Hazards like fallen trees and debris are complicating repair efforts. PG&E has mobilized over 3,000 personnel, including aid from other states. The company emphasizes safety, urging customers to stay informed via their outage center and to use caution during power outages.
Energy Vault Holdings (NYSE: NRGV) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE: PCG) announced a partnership to deploy a utility-scale hybrid energy storage system in Calistoga, California. The system, designed to provide 293 MWh of carbon-free energy, will support up to 2,000 electric customers during planned outages. The construction is set to begin in Q4 2023, with operations expected by Q2 2024. This innovative technology aims to replace traditional diesel generators, enhancing grid reliability and contributing to decarbonization goals.
PG&E is mobilizing over 3,000 personnel in anticipation of a significant storm impacting Northern and Central California. Following the restoration of power to nearly 500,000 customers after a previous storm, approximately 360 electric crews and 397 technicians are on standby. The incoming weather system, expected to arrive January 4, could bring damaging winds and heavy rain, creating risks like flooding and power outages. PG&E is conducting proactive measures, including pre-staging equipment to ensure a swift response to any outages that may occur.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) is preparing for a significant storm impacting Northern and Central California, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds over New Year's weekend. PG&E warns customers to prepare for potential power outages as winds may gust between 35-55 MPH. The company is deploying extra crews and staging equipment to expedite power restoration. Customers are encouraged to have emergency plans and can access real-time outage information online. PG&E emphasizes safety measures during outages and the importance of keeping contact information updated.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a property tax payment of over $339 million during the second half of 2022, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year. This payment supports essential public services and is part of PG&E's ongoing investment to enhance gas and electric infrastructure, particularly for safety and wildfire mitigation. The total property tax payments for the fiscal year are expected to exceed $678 million, up by $57 million compared to last year.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) is partnering with Enphase Energy to launch the Residential Storage Initiative, offering free battery systems to around 100 vulnerable, low-income customers affected by frequent power outages in California. This initiative supports enhanced safety measures that already achieved a 65% reduction in ignition incidents due to safety-related power shutoffs. The program aims to expand to several hundred additional residential customers in 2023, enhancing resilience and reliability in high fire-risk areas.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) has opened applications for college scholarships for students in Northern and Central California, with the deadline set for February 24, 2023. The program offers over $200,000 in awards, supporting diversity through its employee resource groups and engineering networks. Scholarships range from $500 to $6,000 and are aimed at fostering future leaders. Since 1989, PG&E has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships, funded entirely by employee contributions.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation announced a total of $900,000 in grants aimed at supporting climate resilience efforts in California communities. The funding is allocated through two programs: the Better Together Nature Positive Innovation grant program, providing $500,000 to five organizations for biodiversity and environmental projects, and the Resilience Hubs grant program, which awards $400,000 to seven organizations for establishing climate resilience hubs. Both initiatives prioritize disadvantaged communities.