Customers are Encouraged to Check Eligibility and Apply for Monthly Electric Discount OAKLAND, Calif., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than an estimated 150,000 additional Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers are now eligible for an 18% discount on their electric rate.The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program is expanding to include one- and two-person households. Under previous eligibility guidelines, only households with three or more people were eligible.The discount does not appl ...

Every 1,000 MW (or 1 GW) of New Electric Demand from Data Centers Could Decrease Monthly Electric Bills by 1-2% SAN JOSE, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is seeing a huge jump in the amount of electricity needed for new data centers. These centers, which power things like cloud storage and artificial intelligence (AI), are expected to need about 8.7 gigawatts (GW) of electricity over the next 10 years. That's a big increase from the 5.5 GW PG&E reported at the en ...

Core Points - PG&E warns about the public safety risks associated with helium-filled metallic balloons during graduation season, emphasizing the need to secure them with weights to prevent them from floating away and contacting power lines [1][3] - In the first five months of 2025, metallic balloons caused over 130 power outages in PG&E's service area, affecting more than 54,000 customers, with critical facilities like hospitals and schools being disrupted [2] - Metallic balloons can conduct electricity due to their silvery coating, leading to potential short circuits and power outages when they come into contact with power lines [4] Safety Recommendations - PG&E advises customers to keep helium-filled metallic balloons securely tied to a weight to prevent them from floating away [7] - Customers are encouraged to keep metallic balloons indoors when possible and to avoid releasing them outside [7] - In case of a balloon getting caught in a power line, PG&E recommends not attempting to retrieve it and to report the issue immediately [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a stabilization of typical residential combined bills since January 2024, with expectations for a decrease in 2026 [30] - The general rate case proposal for 2027 through 2030 includes the smallest percentage increase request in a decade, attributed to $2.5 billion saved in operating and capital costs over the past three years [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved zero major wildfires caused by its equipment for the second consecutive year in 2024, indicating effective wildfire protection measures [21] - Over 900 miles of power lines have been buried in high-risk areas, reducing ignition risk by nearly 98% [21] - The company installed over 630 AI-enabled wildfire cameras for real-time condition awareness [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added nearly 14,000 new customers in 2024, representing a 30% increase over the previous year [26] - The clean energy portfolio includes 98% greenhouse gas-free power for electric retail customers [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for capital investments of approximately $63 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a goal to limit annual growth in customer costs to 2-4% [25] - The strategy includes reducing non-fuel operating and maintenance costs by at least 2% each year, which has been met or surpassed for three consecutive years [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized a commitment to safety, reliability, and affordability in energy services, aiming to build trust with customers and communities [17][19] - The company is focused on serving people, the planet, and California's prosperity, with ongoing efforts to improve service at lower costs [28] Other Important Information - The board of directors is currently set at 14 members, as required by CPUC regulations, which allows for a diversity of experience and skills [32] - The company is committed to inclusion and belonging as core values, enhancing company strength and responsiveness to customer needs [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is PG and E doing to help customers navigate bill increases? - The company is stabilizing bills and expects them to decrease in 2026, with a proposal for the smallest general rate case percentage increase in a decade [30] Question: Why is the PG and E board currently set at 14 members? - The board size is determined by CPUC regulations, which require between twelve and fifteen directors to ensure diverse oversight [32] Question: Why is inclusion and belonging a core value for PG and E? - Inclusion and belonging are integral to the company’s operations, making it stronger and more responsive to diverse customer needs [34]

Open to Government, Educational, Nonprofit Organizations; Deadline to Apply is July 18OAKLAND, Calif., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) is accepting applications for its Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program. The program will provide $500,000 in grants for initiatives dedicated to environmental stewardship.Five $100,000 regional grants — $500,000 in total — will be awarded. The grants are for projects focused on air quality, land and water ste ...

General Rate Case Proposes Smallest Percentage Increase in a Decade Residential Combined Bills Forecast to Be Lower in 2026, Flat in 2027 Compared to TodayOAKLAND, Calif., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) proposed energy system improvements to drive California's economic growth and increase climate change resilience. The company submitted this proposal, its 2027-2030 General Rate Case (GRC), to California regulators.PG&E and the state's other investor-owned utiliti ...

HESPERIA, Calif., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company recently joined elite fire professionals, top state and federal officials, and senior leaders representing philanthropy, insurance providers, and other electric utilities for the first-ever autonomous wildfire suppression demonstration in California. A Sikorsky Black Hawk® helicopter equipped with autonomy systems from Lockheed Martin and Rain tracking and engaging multiple fires across a site, pulling water from dip tanks and ex ...

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PG&E Accelerating EV Adoption Among Customers With Limited Financial Resources OAKLAND, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Vehicles (EVs) are key to achieving California's climate goals and can help lower electric rates for customers, but research shows that the cost of owning an EV can be a challenge for drivers in lower-income communities. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is taking action to make EV ownership more affordable for customers with limited financial resources.PG&E has alrea ...

Flexible Service Connection allows customers with controllable power needs to connect to the grid without waiting for upgradesOAKLAND, Calif., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As more people in California buy electric cars and commercial fleets transition to EVs, the need grows for more places to charge them.Pacific Gas and Electric Company has installed more than 6,300 EV charging ports throughout Northern and Central California through its infrastructure programs, and PG&E has come up with a new way to even ...