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To Meet the Evolving Needs of its 16 Million Customers, PG&E Proposes Critical Investments to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Enhance Energy System Safety and Reliability, and Deliver More Clean Energy for California

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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PG&E is proposing these investments to continue to further reduce wildfire risk and deliver safe, reliable and clean energy service.

Key Points: 
  • PG&E is proposing these investments to continue to further reduce wildfire risk and deliver safe, reliable and clean energy service.
  • The CPUC requires energy companies, like PG&E, to file a GRC for the CPUC to review as it determines future customer rates.
  • Additionally, PG&Es GRC request includes significant investments to improve gas and electric system safety, reliability and resiliency; increase the use of new, innovative technologies; and expand the states clean energy infrastructure.
  • These investments will strengthen our electric system against wildfire and other environmental risks, and enhance gas and electric system safety, while reinforcing our commitment to provide even more clean, renewable energy for California.

Southern California's Public Agencies Find Major Energy Savings

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Energy in California, Southern California, California, States of the United States, Sempra Energy, California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Renewable energy, Community Choice Aggregation, Sunrise Powerlink

With help from the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), public agencies throughout Southern California have saved more than $2.2 million during 2020, through projects as simple as installing LED light bulbs and as complex as a water-system overhaul.

Key Points: 
  • With help from the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), public agencies throughout Southern California have saved more than $2.2 million during 2020, through projects as simple as installing LED light bulbs and as complex as a water-system overhaul.
  • Authorized in 2012 by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), SoCalREN provides services to residents, businesses, and public agencies throughout the areas served by Southern California Edison (SCE) and/or SoCalGas.
  • The Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs believe in the power of public agencies to lead their communities toward a safe, secure, resilient, affordable, and sustainable clean energy future.
  • SoCalREN is here to help public agencies save energy, save money, and lead their communities on the pathway to zero net energy and overall greater sustainability.

California Elected Leaders Demand CPUC Stabilize Electric "Fees"

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
California Public Utilities Commission, Energy in California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Public utility, California, Economy of the United States, Sunrise Powerlink, Community Choice Aggregation

SAN JOS, Calif., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 100 elected officials and community leaders throughout California called on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today to reduce price volatility and costs that harm all electricity customers in the state.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOS, Calif., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 100 elected officials and community leaders throughout California called on the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today to reduce price volatility and costs that harm all electricity customers in the state.
  • The "exit fee" has risen more than 600 percent since 2013 in the Pacific Gas & Electric service area.
  • The fee has nearly doubled since the CPUC changed the PCIA rules in 2018.
  • "California has been a leader on clean energy for decades," the leaders wrote.

PG&E’s 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Expands, Enhances Community Wildfire Safety Program, Reduces Impacts of Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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Saturday, February 8, 2020
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Ecological succession, Occupational safety and health, Wildfire, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California Public Utilities Commission, California, Articles, Sunrise Powerlink

The plan expands and enhances the companys comprehensive Community Wildfire Safety Program designed to address the growing threat of extreme weather and wildfires across its service area.

Key Points: 
  • The plan expands and enhances the companys comprehensive Community Wildfire Safety Program designed to address the growing threat of extreme weather and wildfires across its service area.
  • The wildfire safety actions and programs described in our 2020 plan detail the companys unwavering efforts to improve public safety and further reduce wildfire risk.
  • Turning off power for safety is not how we strive to serve our customers, and we are committed to reducing the impacts without compromising safety.
  • PG&Es 2020 Wildfire Mitigation Plan is subject to public review and approval by the CPUC.

California Energy Companies Announce Wildfire Preparedness Campaign Around Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Environment, Energy in California, California, States of the United States, California Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, Sunrise Powerlink, Hope for the Hills

Today Californias three largest energy companies announced a coordinated wildfire safety and awareness campaign to prepare Californians for the threat of extreme weather and power outages during times of increased wildfire danger.

Key Points: 
  • Today Californias three largest energy companies announced a coordinated wildfire safety and awareness campaign to prepare Californians for the threat of extreme weather and power outages during times of increased wildfire danger.
  • The statewide Power of Being Prepared campaign is being led jointly by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), at the direction of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Energy companies turn off power to fire prone areas during extreme weather events as a safety precaution.
  • Energy companies will aim to send early warning notifications via phone calls, text alerts, emails and other means before turning off power.

Southern California Edison Seeks to Add Wildfire Risk Component in Cost of Capital Filing With California Public Utilities Commission

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Monday, April 22, 2019
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Southern California Edison today asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to include a wildfire risk component in setting the companys authorized cost of capital for utility operations for the three-year period starting in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Southern California Edison today asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to include a wildfire risk component in setting the companys authorized cost of capital for utility operations for the three-year period starting in 2020.
  • SCE will seek to reduce or remove this Wildfire Risk ROE in the future if there is a material reduction in its wildfire risk due to regulatory or legislative reform.
  • All investor-owned utilities in California are required to file an application with the CPUC every three years as part of the cost of capital proceeding.
  • Edison International and Southern California Edison Company have no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether due to new information, future events or otherwise.

SDG&E Receives Prestigious EEI Edison Award For Enhancing Wildfire Preparedness

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Geography of California, California, Energy in California, San Diego Gas & Electric, Sempra Energy, Edison Electric Institute, Sustainable Development Goals, San Diego, Energy in the United States, Sunrise Powerlink

SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today named San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) the winner of the 2018 Edison Award , the electric power industry's most prestigious and coveted honor.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today named San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) the winner of the 2018 Edison Award , the electric power industry's most prestigious and coveted honor.
  • It's been 77 years since SDG&E was honored with the respected Edison Award.
  • Additionally, EEI has more than 60 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries across the globe.
  • SDG&E's wildfire risk mitigation program has helped protect lives, homes and property from the threat of wildfire throughout the region.