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May 17, 2012

Watts the Best App? Apps for Energy Contest Now Open for Public Voting

More than 50 software developers submitted entries in the Energy Department’s $100,000 Apps for Energy contest, sponsored by PG&E. And now the public gets to pick their favorite.

May 16, 2012

PG&E Reaches Major Milestone with 9 Millionth SmartMeter

PG&E says 9 million of its customers now have a SmartMeter. That means that 93 percent of installations are complete, and most customers now have access to energy- and cost-saving benefits of the meters.

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May 16, 2012

PG&E Veteran: Huge Potential for Hydropower Growth

PG&E runs the country’s largest privately-owned hydropower system. Its 68 powerhouses from Redding to Bakersfield provide nearly 4,000 megawatts of safe, reliable and renewable energy—enough electricity to power 4 million homes. In this story, a PG&E executive and national leader on hydropower issues speaks about the potential for this resource.

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May 16, 2012

Chance Encounter with Hydropower Started a Career

David Moller began his long career in hydropower with a college internship at PG&E. Find out about his first project, helping design and build the historic Helms pumped storage facility.

May 16, 2012

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Supports PG&E’s Green Rate Proposal

In the San Jose Mercury News, the head of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group supported PG&E’s proposed Green Option, which would let customers use 100-percent renewable energy for a small additional charge.

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May 14, 2012

VIDEO: PG&E’s Goal is to Have “Safest Operations in Country,” Chris Johns Says

PG&E President Chris Johns spoke about safety, reliability and affordability, three key focus areas for the company.

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May 14, 2012

VIDEO: PG&E Has ‘Initiated Sweeping Changes Across the Company,’ Earley Says

In his remarks, Earley talked about his priorities for the company, what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done.

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May 14, 2012

VIDEO: Earley Meets Reporters Before PG&E Corporation’s Annual Shareholders Meeting

In his remarks, Earley shared what he was going to tell the company’s shareholders, including his priorities and his sense of the progress being made by PG&E.

May 12, 2012

Earley in Chronicle: ‘This is an Incredibly Important Industry’

In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, PG&E’s Chairman, CEO and President Tony Earley talked about what he’s seen so far at the company and where he thinks the company needs to focus going forward.

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May 8, 2012

Baby Falcons Born at PG&E Nameless No More

After a contest that generated hundreds of names from PG&E customers, the utility proudly announced the names of four baby falcons that hatched on ledge high above the company’s headquarters in downtown San Francisco.

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May 3, 2012

Earley: Investing in Energy Infrastructure Key to Keeping California’s Economy Strong

At a conference that also featured former President Bill Clinton and Gov. Jerry Brown, PG&E’s Tony Earley spoke today (May 3) about the essential role that the energy infrastructure plays in keeping California’s economy strong and growing.

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May 3, 2012

Deadline for Falcon Naming Event is Friday

PG&E and the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRC) are asking people to submit potential names for the two baby girl and two baby boy falcons. Customers can submit potential names for the baby falcons along with the reason they chose a particular name via Twitter to @PGE4Me including #pgefalcons in the tweet.

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May 2, 2012

Energy Detective Solves High Power Mystery

Thanks to information delivered by their SmartMeter, Tom Lyons and his family found out that doing small things can add up to big-time savings. In one year, the Silicon Valley family has reduced its energy use by 17 percent.

May 2, 2012

Austin: Technology Helping Customers Save on Their Energy Bills

Karen Austin, a PG&E senior vice president and its chief information officer, took part in the 2012 Milken Institute Global Conference. She said recently available technology already is saving energy and money for the company’s customers.

May 2, 2012

PG&E Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

PG&E Corporation’s first quarter 2012 net income after dividends on preferred stock was $233 million, or $0.56 per share, as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This compares with $199 million, or $0.50 per share, for the first quarter of 2011. Results for both periods reflect significant charges incurred in connection with the company’s natural gas pipeline operations.

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