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May 22, 2013

As Spring Snowmelt Begins, PG&E and California Agencies Offer Water Safety Tips

As snow begins to melt in California’s mountains, PG&E and two state agencies are urging recreationists to take precautions in and near rivers and other waterways this season.This story offers some timely tips.

May 22, 2013

PG&E Joins Energy Efficiency Leaders at EE Global Forum in Washington, D.C.

PG&E shared its energy-efficiency success story this week as the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) kicked off its sixth annual EE Global Forum.

May 20, 2013

Utilities Remind Customers to Keep Dogs Secure During Service Visits

May 19-25 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, a public service campaign that emphasizes the need for increased pet owner responsibility in the prevention of dog bites. PG&E, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co. and San Diego Gas & Electric remind customers to keep dogs secure when a utility worker is scheduled to visit a home or business.

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May 20, 2013

PG&E’s General Rate Case Supports Future of Safe, Reliable and Affordable Energy

2013 is a pivotal year for PG&E, its customers, and the state’s economy. The CPUC is reviewing PG&E’s proposed General Rate Case for the years 2014 to 2016. At issue are the resources the utility needs to safely and reliably operate, maintain and modernize its gas and electric distribution and electric generation systems. PG&E believes it can achieve these important benefits at a reasonable cost to customers.

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May 17, 2013

VIDEO: PG&E Helps to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers in Muir Woods

The quiet operation of an electric car seems like the perfect complement to the majestic stillness of the Muir Woods in Marin County. And after the unveiling of two public EV chargers on Thursday (May 16) at the Muir Woods National Monument, that combination of technology and trees has become a reality.

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May 16, 2013

Pleasanton: Small Business Owners Learn to Save Money Ahead of New Pricing

Today’s Time for Business lunch was an educational opportunity for small- and medium-sized business owners to learn more about time-of-use energy pricing. About a dozen such events will be held in PG&E’s service area.

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May 14, 2013

PG&E’s Jesus Soto Testifies before Congress on Natural Gas Infrastructure, Technologies and Innovations

America needs to invest in its energy infrastructure and system improvements if it expects to reap the benefits of the abundance of affordable gas, one of PG&E’s top leaders told Congress today. Jesus Soto Jr., PG&E’s senior vice president of Gas Transmission Operations, participated in a U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ natural gas forum

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May 10, 2013

Marin County: College of Marin Gets Incentive Check for Energy-Efficient Building

At a ceremony today, PG&E officials presented representatives with the College of Marin with a six-figure check for making the new Science, Math and Nursing so energy efficient..

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May 10, 2013

Wayward Mother’s Day Metallic Balloons Pose an Electrical Danger

Springtime is a season for celebrating. And for those who choose helium-filled metallic balloons as part of their Mother’s Day and graduation gift giving, PG&E stresses caution.

May 9, 2013

Five Years and Counting: PG&E Among Nation’s Top Utilities for Diversity

For the fifth straight year, a leading publication on diversity and businesses has recognized PG&E as one of the top regional utilities in the country for its strong diversity practices.

May 9, 2013

PG&E Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, PG&E and its InspirAsian Employee Resource Group (ERG) and Samahan ERG will celebrate this special occasion with Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Northern and Central California.

May 8, 2013

PG&E Prepared for Summer Season Electric Demand, Despite Drier Winter

Most of the statewide grid, including Northern California, will have an adequate supply of electricity this summer, according to the state’s grid operator. The California Independent System Operation Corporation (ISO) released its annual Summer Assessment on May 6.

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May 6, 2013

VIDEO: At Annual Meeting, Chris Johns Says PG&E Will Continue to Upgrade its Operations in 2013

In remarks delivered at PG&E’s annual meeting of shareholders today, Chris Johns talked about the company’s plans for 2013. Johns is PG&E’s president. Here is a video of those remarks.

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May 6, 2013

PG&E Leaders Detail 2012’s Progress, Promise Continuing Improvement

PG&E’s top leaders described the company’s significant progress on safety and reliability in 2012 and promised improvements would continue in coming years.Tony Earley, chairman, CEO and president of the PG&E Corporation, and PG&E President Chris Johns spoke to shareholders today and then met afterward with reporters.

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May 3, 2013

PG&E Joins with Other Leaders at Sustainability Events

At a series of conferences this week, PG&E has been talking about the importance of sustainability. And that includes a radio interview with Ezra Garrett, PG&E’s chief sustainability officer.

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