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CEO Joins PG&E Volunteers to Beautify State Park Area at Month of Service Kickoff

SAN FRANCISCO — It was rainy and windy in San Francisco today (April 4), but that didn’t stop PG&E CEO Tony Earley and dozens of employees from kicking off the utility’s first Month of Service. At PG&E, volunteers have long supported Earth Day with cleanups throughout the Northern and Central California. This year, the utility has organized a Month of Service — more than 100 community service projects in April. Projects include everything from installing solar panels in Chico to serving meals to the homeless in Fresno. Sara Feldman, vice president of programs for the California State Parks Foundation, said her organization depends on the goodwill of PG&E, which has partnered with her organization for the past 11 years.

CEO Joins PG&E Volunteers to Beautify State Park Area at Month of Service Kickof
CEO Joins PG&E Volunteers to Beautify State Park Area at Month of Service Kickof

Madera County: High School Students Help Promote Autism Awareness with PG&E Grant

Madera High School students, faculty and PG&E representatives celebrated a $2,500 grant today (April 3) that will be used to further autism awareness at the school. The PG&E grant was awarded to the Madera Academic Youth Alliance(M.A.Y.A.) club at the high school and was highlighted with an oversized check presented at the school today. The student club has been in existence for more than 20 years and promotes higher education, school and community involvement as well as cultural education and awareness. There are 60 student members who plan and participate in educational conferences and numerous community service events.

Madera County: High School Students Help Promote Autism Awareness with PG&E Gran
Madera County: High School Students Help Promote Autism Awareness with PG&E Gran

California Regulators Approve PG&E-SunPower Solar Contract

California regulators on Thursday approved a deal between PG&E Corp. (PCG) and SunPower Corp. (SPWR) under which the utility will buy electricity from a solar farm SunPower plans to build in southern California. The power will come from the 100-megawatt Henrietta solar facility near Lemoore Station, Calif., that is being developed by SunPower unit Parrey LLC, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. PG&E didn't disclose the price it has agreed to pay for the power under the 20-year contract. PG&E and other California utilities are required to use solar, wind or other renewable-power sources for a third of the electricity they sell to their customers by 2020, under the state's plan to fight climate change.

Butte County: Nine PG&Ers Help Judge Chico Science Fair Entries
Butte County: Nine PG&Ers Help Judge Chico Science Fair Entries

Butte County: Nine PG&Ers Help Judge Chico Science Fair Entries

CHICO — It's a spring ritual for several Chico PG&E employees, who spent a recent morning examining science projects ranging from water purification to the lives of earthworms, from optical illusions to the best golf balls for distance. Dozens of long tables held some 500 science projects submitted by kindergarten through 12th grade students. The room was quiet as nine PG&E employees — engineers, an archeologist and a former teacher – spent the morning judging exhibits alongside dozens of other volunteers, mostly retired educators.

Butte County: Nine PG&Ers Help Judge Chico Science Fair Entries
Butte County: Nine PG&Ers Help Judge Chico Science Fair Entries

Recent PG&E Press Releases

PG&E Ranked Among Top Utilities For Sustainability Efforts

April 3, 2013  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it has been named one of the nation's three most sustainable large utilities by Target Rock Advisors, and...

PG&E Educates Customers About Risk of Digging into Utility Lines During National Safe Digging Month

April 2, 2013  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – This April, during National Safe Digging Month, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers to call 811 before starting any excavation project, large or small. Excavation...

PG&E Launches First-Ever Month of Service Program for Employee Volunteers

April 1, 2013  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced its first-ever Month of Service program, featuring over 100 employee volunteer projects throughout Northern and Central California during National...

Hispanicbusiness Inc. Ranks PG&E One Of The Top 25 Companies Nationwide For Supplier Diversity

March 29, 2013  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been recognized as one of the 25 best companies nationwide for supplier diversity by HispanicBusiness Inc., a leading online business publication...

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Recent PG&E Related Media Stories

Utilities Stand Out as Pillars of Sustainability

April 4, 2013  Eight utilities are being recognized for their environmental stewardship, economic performance and contributions to society. Target Rock Advisors has identified these utilities for their performance and management of the classic pillars...

Source: FierceEnergy

Valley Contributes to PG&E Solar Milestone

April 3, 2013  Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced that its connected more than 80,000 customers with photovoltaic solar systems to the power grid, a good chunk of those in San Joaquin Valley. The...

Source: The Business Journal (Fresno)

Renewable Energy: Utilities Challenge Net Metering as Solar Power Expands in Calif.

April 2, 2013  A program that pays California residents for electricity made by their rooftop solar panels is under scrutiny, and supporters fear it could be weakened. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is...

Source: ClimateWire

PG&E Surveys Snow Pack for Summer Hydroelectric Power Use

April 2, 2013  PG&E is taking their annual snow surveys to figure out how much hydroelectric power they'll be able to produce. PG&E Spokesman, Paul Moreno, said they want to "know exactly how much...

Source: KRCR (ABC – Redding)

Recent Blog Postings

PG&E to Participate in Nationwide Study on Natural Gas Emissions

April 10, 2013  PG&E will join other major natural gas utilities in a nationwide field study to better understand methane emissions associated with natural gas distribution. The project will be led by Washington State...

California’s Wine Industry Needs a Climate Spritzer

April 10, 2013  If you’re a would-be maker of fine wines, it may soon be time to set your sights on Idaho and leave California behind, according to a new study highlighting yet another...

Month of Service: PG&E Employees Volunteer and Participate in SLO Marathon

April 9, 2013  Thousands of runners took part in the San Luis Obispo Marathon on Sunday and PG&E volunteers did their part to help in the fundraiser by either running or volunteering on the...

VIDEO: PG&E Hosts Biggest Water Conservation Showcase Yet

April 9, 2013  Ten years ago, PG&E began hosting a yearly conference dedicated to addressing a perennial concern of Californians: water. This year's event was its biggest yet. As one of the organizers said,...

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