Pacific Gas and Electric Company is conducting its first ever Internet conference for all business customers on December 15. During the Web-based conference PG&E will brief business customers on the volatile natural gas market and provide insight into winter pricing projections for the fuel. In addition, the utility will brief businesses on programs being offered to help them cut costs and effectively manage their energy bills.

The Web-based briefing begins on December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time, and will be led by Bob Howard, PG&E's Vice President of California Gas Transmission. Businesses can register for this free conference at www.pge.com/webcast .

For more information about Pacific Gas and Electric Company, visit www.pge.com/foryourbusiness .