Group 1 - PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) has formed a strategic partnership with SPAN to deploy SPAN Edge, an at-the-meter solution aimed at simplifying residential electrification [2] - The partnership allows customers to add electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, and other appliances without needing to upgrade their electrical panels, addressing a significant bottleneck in electrification [2] - PG&E estimates that over 600,000 homes in its service area may require upgrades in the next ten years, highlighting the scale of the opportunity [2] Group 2 - PG&E's new PanelBoost program will pair SPAN Edge with advanced metering infrastructure, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional upgrades, which can be significantly more expensive [3] - Installation costs for customers under the new program are estimated to range from $500 to $2,000, compared to traditional upgrade costs of $6,000 to $40,000 [3] - The initiative reflects PG&E's focus on capital-efficient grid modernization, demand-side flexibility, and customer affordability, which are critical as California's load growth increases due to electrification [3] Group 3 - PG&E Corporation provides electricity and natural gas services in Northern and Central California, emphasizing grid reliability, clean energy integration, and infrastructure modernization to meet long-term electrification demands [4]