Earning Recognition

Over time, PG&E has won more than 150 environmental awards in recognition of our environmental commitment.

One of Fortune Magazine's Top 10 Green Giants

PG&E was honored to be selected by Fortune Magazine as a global leader for going beyond what the law requires to operate in an environmentally responsible way. The magazine highlighted PG&E's strategic investments in energy efficiency and renewables, as well the company's leadership on climate change.

Other highlights:
  • Vanity Fair magazine highlights PG&E's environmental leadership
  • Peter Darbee featured in American Gas Association magazine
  • NRDC honors PG&E for environmental performance and leadership (news release)

Recent Environmental Awards

  • American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy - Champion of Energy Efficiency
  • American Institute of Architects - Presidential Citation
  • Beautiful Bakersfield Award
  • Breathe California - Clean Air Award
  • California Climate Action Registry - Climate Action Champion Award
  • California Inland Fisheries Foundation, Inc - Corporate Community and Environmental Stewardship Award
  • California Integrated Waste Management Board - Waste Reduction Award Program
  • California State Parks Foundation - Golden Poppy Award
  • California Trout - Streamkeepers Award
  • Ducks Unlimited - Golden Teal Award
  • Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award - Children's Environmental Education category (for Solar Schools)
  • Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award - Environmental and Economic Partnerships category (for AG-ICE)
  • Interstate Renewable Energy Council - Annual Innovation Award
  • Keystone Center - Leadership in Industry Award
  • Flex Your Power Award
  • National Arbor Day Foundation - Tree Line USA Award
  • National Hydropower Association - Outstanding Stewards of America's Rivers Award
  • Natural Gas Vehicle Association - Achievement Award
  • Natural Resources Defense Council – Citation for Environmental Performance and Leadership
  • Pacific Forest Trust 2006 Outside-the-Box Award
  • Peak Load Management Alliance - Demand Response Award
  • Planning and Conservation League
  • San Francisco Business Times - Education Innovator of the Year (for Solar Schools)
  • Solar Electric Power Association - Public Awareness and Industry Leadership Award
  • U.S. EPA - Climate Protection Award
  • U.S. EPA - ENERGY STAR Award (for multiple categories)
  • U.S. EPA Region 9 - Environmental Award
  • U.S. EPA - SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership - Outstanding Utility Partner
  • U.S. EPA - WasteWise Organic Material Reduction Gold Achievement Award

News Releases

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