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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 Company (NYSE: PCG, AMEX: PCG.PRA) encourages customers to embrace smart home devices this holiday season. Executive VP Marlene Santos emphasizes their role in energy savings and enhanced safety. Customers can benefit from rebates of up to $120 for eligible smart thermostats upon signing up for a Time-of-Use plan. Other recommended products include smart plugs for holiday lights, smart smoke alarms for fire safety, and smart bulbs for convenient lighting control. These devices promote efficiency and security. For more details, visit pge.com/rebates.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to broaden eligibility for community-proposed microgrid projects across Northern and Central California. This change allows communities to build microgrids anywhere in PG&E's service area, enhancing energy resilience. The update builds on PG&E’s Community Microgrid Enablement Program launched in April 2021, which has seen engagement with over 30 communities to develop microgrid solutions, including the innovative Oakland EcoBlock project.
PG&E expresses gratitude to its customers this Thanksgiving, sharing energy-saving tips to help lower holiday energy bills. The company emphasizes safety during holiday gatherings, especially regarding cooking fires. Recommended tips include:
- Clean Oven: Reduces fire risks.
- Keep Oven Door Closed: Saves energy.
- Use Stove Instead of Oven: More energy-efficient.
- Install Dimmer Switch: Extends bulb life.
- Use Dishwasher Properly: Saves energy and money.
PG&E serves over 16 million people in California.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE: PCG) has installed 138 new high-definition cameras in 2021, increasing its total to 487 cameras across Northern and Central California. These cameras, part of the company's Wildfire Mitigation Plan, enhance fire detection capabilities using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The AI pilot program has already shown potential by detecting smoke earlier than traditional methods, potentially reducing fire size and risk. By the end of 2022, the company aims to have approximately 600 cameras operational, covering over 90% of high fire-risk areas.
PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) appointed Thomas Webb as a senior advisor, effective immediately. With over 40 years in the utility sector, Webb will collaborate with CEO Patti Poppe and CFO Chris Foster to enhance stakeholder value and shareholder engagement. His experience includes serving as CFO at CMS Energy and Consumers Energy, showcasing a strong background in driving strategic relationships within the industry. The company aims to leverage Webb's expertise to deliver sustainable returns and improve energy safety and reliability for its customers.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E, NYSE: PCG) warns customers about rising natural gas prices this winter, urging them to prepare for increased heating costs. The company passes on natural gas costs without markup and employs strategies like purchasing gas at lower prices and using storage facilities to mitigate price volatility. PG&E offers energy-saving tips to help customers manage costs, such as lowering thermostat settings and using energy-efficient products. For assistance, customers can enroll in discount programs and receive free energy upgrades.
PG&E Recovery Funding has issued $860 million in green bonds to finance improvements in its electric system, emphasizing environmental benefits and customer savings. The bonds, certified as green by S&P Global Ratings, will help reduce costs for customers by an estimated $450 million through lower securitization costs compared to traditional financing. These investments support the Community Wildfire Safety Program and aim to protect California's forests against extreme weather, thereby reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability and safety.
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Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) is raising awareness about the increasing threat of utility scams during Utility Scam Awareness Week (November 14-20, 2021). Reports indicate a 65% rise in scam attempts targeting utility customers in September and October. PG&E urges customers to stay vigilant against scammers who often use tactics like demanding immediate payment or impersonating trusted service numbers.
UUAS and PG&E are collaborating to educate customers on the signs of scams and provide tips for protection, reinforcing that PG&E will never request payment through insecure methods.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) has completed its goal of installing over 1,300 weather stations, enhancing its capability to monitor severe weather across Northern California. Achieved two months ahead of schedule, this network, established since 2018, provides crucial real-time meteorological data such as temperature and humidity. This initiative supports the company's operational planning and wildfire management efforts, benefiting both PG&E and local communities.