Technical Requirements
Notice: Direct Access Suspended
Pursuant to California Public Utilities Commission Decision D.01-09-060, the right of retail end-users (customers) to acquire direct access electric service from Energy Service Providers (ESPs) is suspended, effective September 20, 2001. The execution of any new contracts, or the entering into, or the verification of any new arrangements for direct access service pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 366 or 366.5, after September 20, 2001, is prohibited. Accordingly, Pacific Gas and Electric Company shall not accept any direct access service requests from ESPs for any contracts executed or agreements entered into after September 20, 2001.
To implement EDI with PG&E, your company must be EDI approved.
For Direct Access and Bundled Service Customers
- Your company needs the EDI implementation conventions and ANSI ASC X12 compliant EDI translation software. EDI uses a standard electronic format approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Utility Industry Group (UIG). This ensures that electronic data can be exchanged easily and correctly.
- Have access to a Value Added Network (VAN) for EDI 810 invoices and EDI 820 Payment/Remittance Orders. A VAN for EDI 810 invoices and EDI 820 Payment/Remittance Orders is a third party service provider that permits many different trading partners to communicate through a central clearing house.
- The EDI 814 and EDI 867 require you to have an internet browser and utilize HTTP PUT and HTTP GET. PG&E will establish a directory and password on our server.
For Bundled Service Customers Only
- Have access to a Value Added Network (VAN). A VAN is a third party service provider that permits many different trading partners to communicate through a central clearing house.
