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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PG&E President Chris Johns spoke about safety, reliability and affordability, three key focus areas for the company.
In his remarks, Earley talked about his priorities for the company, what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
