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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 (PG&E) has achieved ISO 55001 certification for its asset management systems in electric operations, marking a significant development in its safety culture. This certification, awarded by Lloyd's Register after a rigorous three-year evaluation, underscores PG&E's commitment to safety and reliability in service delivery. The certification enables better risk management and enhances operational performance across its extensive network of over 18,000 miles of transmission lines and nearly 1,000 substations, as it continues to invest in workforce development and technology.
The press release from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) highlights the issue of 'energy vampires' in homes, which contribute to an additional 10% increase in monthly electricity bills, costing Americans an extra $100-$200 annually. It provides a room-by-room guide to identify and mitigate these energy drains, including advice on unplugging appliances and using smart power strips. The release encourages residents to be proactive in reducing energy consumption, especially as Halloween approaches. For more tips, the release directs readers to further energy-saving resources.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has installed 4,827 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across Northern and Central California since 2018, significantly increasing access to EV charging. The EV Charge Network program, in collaboration with businesses and charging companies, has enabled 5.5 gigawatt-hours of electricity usage, equating to over 1,400 cars removed from the roads annually. Notably, 39% of new chargers cater to disadvantaged communities, enhancing EV accessibility.
PG&E launched the fourth episode of its 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home series, aimed at helping Californians prepare for wildfires. The episode focuses on creating emergency plans and kits for safe evacuations. David Hawks, a former CAL FIRE Chief, stresses the importance of having a household emergency plan that is reviewed biannually. Key topics include signing up for emergency alerts, essential items for emergency kits, and evacuation planning. This initiative supports PG&E's ongoing commitment to public safety amid California's wildfire season.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) is enhancing customer safety against wildfires with a new weather webpage that offers localized forecasts updated daily by its meteorologist. The 7-Day PSPS Potential forecast indicates the likelihood of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) across its service area. This tool features four levels of PSPS risk and offers real-time weather data across 70,000 square miles of Northern and Central California. Notably, it includes notifications for non-account holders through Address Alerts, ensuring broad community awareness.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) promotes energy efficiency on National Energy Efficiency Day (October 6, 2021), emphasizing its role in reducing pollution and utility bills. The company highlights its Home Energy Report (HER) program, which serves 2.9 million customers and saved $42 million in 2020 through energy conservation. Customer satisfaction is noteworthy, with over 87% actively engaging with HERs. PG&E encourages sustainable actions to lower energy costs, such as using energy-saving appliances and optimizing water usage.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) has announced a total of $250,000 in scholarships for 40 students pursuing higher education through its Better Together STEM Scholarship Program. Specifically, the funding includes 20 scholarships at $10,000 each and 20 at $2,500 each. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and community involvement. Since 2012, this program has awarded over $6.5 million to support educational opportunities in STEM fields.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE:PCG) launched an episode of its digital series, 7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home, focusing on affordable home hardening techniques to protect against wildfires. Viewers will learn to apply weather stripping, caulking, and ember-resistant vents to secure their homes. Co-hosts Alicia Mason and David Hawks emphasize the importance of these measures, as embers can travel great distances and ignite fires. The series is part of PG&E's ongoing effort to educate Californians on enhancing home safety during natural disasters.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced a continuation of the pause on energy service disconnections through 2021, despite the formal end of a moratorium initiated by the California Public Utilities Commission in March 2020. The utility is automatically enrolling residential and small business customers with overdue balances in extended payment plans. Additionally, PG&E is collaborating with the Department of Community Services and Development on the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP), which will allocate $1 billion to assist customers with pandemic-related energy debts.
PG&E and Southern California Edison have announced a partnership to enhance emergency preparedness services during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), coinciding with National Preparedness Month. Through the 211 California Network, customers can access 24/7 support connecting them to local resources for transportation, shelter, and meal delivery. This initiative aims to assist vulnerable communities, including those with disabilities. The agreement seeks to extend resource availability statewide, ensuring critical support to affected customers during power shutoffs.