News Releases

Press Release file iconMarch 31, 2009
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Reminds Customers to Call Before You Dig
April is safe digging month, and as people plan various garden and home improvement projects this spring, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to always call 811 before digging.
Press Release file iconMarch 12, 2009
PG&E’s Upgraded Smartmeter™ Program to Provide More Customer Benefits, Operational Efficiencies
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today received authorization from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for the upgraded SmartMeter™ program, which will provide enhanced customer service and increased operational efficiencies. The Commission approved the upgrade after more than a year of review and testimony.
Press Release file iconFebruary 24, 2009
PG&E Launches 500 Megawatt Solar Power Initiative
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced plans for a five-year program to develop up to 500 megawatts (MW) of clean solar photovoltaic (PV) power in its northern and central California service area, one of the largest undertakings of its kind in the country.
Press Release file iconFebruary 10, 2009
PG&E Employees and Retirees Raise Four Million Dollars for Charities
Even with today’s trying economic times and tightening budgets, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) employees and retirees opened their wallets to increase this year’s annual giving by 8 percent to $4,168,988. In 2009, over 4,000 schools and non-profits will benefit from the dedication of the many employees who organized fundraisers and those who made one-time gifts or monthly pledges to their designated non-profits.