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Event to include a headline panel of leading startup co-founders OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the 57 organizations invited to present at its 2025 Pitch Fest, taking place September 23–25 at PG&E's Oakland headquarters. Selected from a pool of more than 400 applicants, these companies represent the next wave of innovation in climate tech, grid modernization, and wildfire resilience. Building on the momentum of PG&E's past Innovation Summits and Pitch Fest events, this year's gathering reinforces the comp

$11M Competition Co-Sponsored by PG&E and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is Driving Technological Innovations Poised to Transform Wildfire Detection and Response SAN DIEGO and OAKLAND, Calif., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XPRIZE, the world's leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges, today announced teams advancing in XPRIZE Wildfire, a four-year, $11 million global competition accelerating new solutions to end destructive wildfires. This milestone comes as destructive wildfires intensify globally, prompting u

At the April 8 Virtual Event, PG&E Leaders Will Answer Questions and Share Available Resources OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) invites customers to an interactive webinar to share more about what we are doing to reduce wildfire risk and make our system safer. On Tuesday, April 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., PG&E experts will provide a brief presentation, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. During the webinar event, customers can: Learn about wildfire safety efforts and progressHear about

First-of-its-kind, proactive peak load shifting and shaping program will dispatch residential home batteries and leverage smart home electrical panels to enhance local grid reliability OAKLAND, Calif., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the launch of Seasonal Aggregation of Versatile Energy (SAVE), an Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) demonstration and a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant (VPP) that harnesses residential distributed energy resources to reduce local grid constraints. Working with multiple aggregators

Clean Energy Microgrids Improve Reliability, Strengthen Resiliency of the Electric Grid, and Empower Communities with Clean Local Generation New Microgrid Incentive Program and Handbook Outlines Available Incentives and Allowances, Including Details on Eligibility, How to Apply for Funding, and the Process for Developing a Community Microgrid OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the launch of its Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) and handbook, providing funding, expertise and guidance for building community, local and tribal government-proposed multi-customer microgrids.

Pitches to Showcase Innovative Solutions Aimed at Addressing Key Challenges in Building a Decarbonized Energy Future OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the 54 organizations invited to participate in its first-ever Innovation Pitch Fest, September 12-14 in San Ramon, Calif. Pitch Fest is the next step in PG&E's new research, development (R&D) and innovation initiative focused on bridging the gap between today's energy system and California's electrified and decarbonized future. The new initiative is anchored on

SAN FRANCISCO and OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun customers in California have begun to share the excess solar energy they are generating on their rooftops with their neighbors - increasing grid resiliency during critical months of peak energy consumption. Through an exclusive partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN), the nation's leading residential solar, battery storage, and solar energy-as-a-service provider, quickly reached maximum enrollment and energy capacity goals of 7,500 new and existing residential solar-plus-storage systems and 30 megawatts in the Energy Efficiency Summer Reliability Program, also known as Peak Po

Pilots Aim to Narrow the Economic Divide for EV Ownership, Improve Access to EV Charging Stations in Low-Income Areas   OAKLAND, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of California's goals for vehicle electrification and climate action, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering two new programs designed to improve access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for customers in underserved communities. The Empower EV and Multifamily Housing and Small Business EV Charger pilot programs provide no-cost EV charging infrastructure and resources to help

GHG-Free Electricity Deliveries Included 49% Nuclear, 40% Eligible-Renewable Resources and 7% Hydroelectric OAKLAND, Calif., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers received 96% greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2022, making PG&E's mix of electricity sources among the cleanest in the world. In 2022, approximately 40% of PG&E's total electricity delivered to customers came from specified eligible-renewable resources including biopower, small hydroelectric, solar and wind power, according to PG&E's recent Form 10-K1. PG&E customers also

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is partnering with the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company (Angel Island Ferry) to support the electrification of The Angel Island vessel, which plans to operate as California's first zero-emission, electric propulsion short-route ferry beginning in 2024. The electrification project represents an important milestone for PG&E's Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Program, expanding the program's support of transportation electrification to include the marine sector. "The Angel Island ferry is an impor

More Than $78 Million Available Through the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program to Make EV Ownership More Affordable for All Customers    OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the launch of its Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program, providing qualified residential customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV. The program aims to distribute more than $78 million to promote the adoption of EVs and make EV ownership more affordable for all customers. Current PG&E electric customers may qualify to

Grant Programs from PG&E and The PG&E Corporation Foundation Support Key Investments in Climate Action for Local Communities Building upon a long history of climate action and environmental stewardship, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) have awarded $900,000 across two grant programs intended to support climate resilience efforts in PG&E's hometowns, while also protecting and restoring land, water, and air in habitats and communities across California. Through the Better Together Nature Positive Innovation grant program, the Foundation will be awarding $500,000 to five grantees – one in each of PG&E's five regions – that preserve Cal

New V2G Export Rate to Accelerate EV Support of Grid During Peak Energy Demand Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has received approval to establish the nation's first "vehicle-to-grid" (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its California service area. The V2G export rate promotes EV adoption by providing upfront incentives to help commercial customers offset fleet costs and delivers an innovative solution for these vehicles to export power back to support the grid during peak energy demand periods. The groundbreaking settlement agreement with the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC), Electrify America LLC and the Public Adv

Company Supports Broader EV Adoption with Clean Transportation Programs and Customer Incentives In recognition of National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 23 - Oct. 2, 2022), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is encouraging customers to drive electric, promoting electric vehicle (EV) programs and resources available to customers, and sharing its progress to prepare the grid for widespread EV adoption in support of California's clean air and climate goals. Currently, one in six electric vehicles in the nation plugs into PG&E's grid, or about 330,000 EVs. As part of the 2030 targets outlined in PG&E's Climate Strategy Report released earlier this year, the company is preparing the grid to

Duquesne Light Company, ComEd and Pacific Gas and Electric identifying unique ways to enhance underground infrastructure and improve worker and public safety PITTSBURGH, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today announced that Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) — an Exelon Corporation unit — and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have joined the first phase of its public crowdsourcing innovation challenge — "Monitoring Electrical Cable Challenge: The Future of Underground Inspection" — which focuses on creating a more reliable and safer underground electric network in the Pittsburgh region. ComEd and PG&E are collaborating with DLC in two areas: guiding the challenge fi

Energy Company Accelerates 2030 Targets on Renewable Energy Adoption, Clean Transportation Infrastructure, Building Electrification and More in Effort to Help Heal Our Planet Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) unveiled breakthrough commitments to help reduce carbon emissions, reverse the impacts of climate change and heal the planet as part of its comprehensive Climate Strategy Report. The report, which is available at www.pge.com/climate, outlines the company's path to become "climate positive," or going beyond net zero emissions and actively removing more greenhouse gases from the environment than it emits, by 2050. Along the way, PG&E plans to reach net zero greenhouse gas

As part of National Safety Month in June, PG&E will host two free 811 safe digging webinars to help customers "dig safe" and avoid expensive repairs, PG&E will host two free 811 safe digging webinars for homeowners and contractors. The webinar sessions will provide an overview of the 811 process and guidance for digging safely once underground utilities have been marked. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of PG&E 811 Damage Prevention experts in each session. WHAT: 811 Safe Digging Public Webinars   WHO: PG&E Damage Prevention specialists will lead the sessions   WHEN: Wednesday, June 1 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.  

Webinars to Provide Updates on Local Wildfire Safety Progress, New Programs for 2022 and Steps Customers Can Take to Prepare PG&E is hosting a series of weekly regional wildfire safety webinars to share its wildfire prevention plans in 2022 and listen to customers' feedback. Each webinar will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter experts. While the webinar events will focus on regional work in the listed counties, all PG&E customers are welcome to join. During the webinars, the PG&E team will discuss: PG&E's wildfire prevention efforts, including the company's 10,000-Mile undergroundi

PG&E Outlines Strategies to Help Customers Reduce Energy Use and Save Money, Enhance Grid Resiliency and Support Clean Energy Goals This week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is outlining strategies to broaden access to energy efficiency programs, improve customer affordability and continue supporting a carbon-neutral energy transition in its Energy Efficiency (EE) Plan for 2024- 2031. PG&E's plan, submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), proposes to deliver $2.1 billion worth of electric and gas system benefits to customers, while also supporting equity and long-term development of EE in California as well as advocating for improvements to building codes and

Funding focuses on disadvantaged, vulnerable, and historically underserved communities The PG&E Corporation Foundation (Foundation) today announced the four 2021 recipients of the Better Together Resilient Communities grants, a program to support local initiatives to build greater climate resilience in Northern and Central California, with a particular focus on disadvantaged, vulnerable, and historically underserved communities. The program awarded $100,000 each to the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, the Blue Lake Rancheria, the Yurok Tribe, and the City of Richmond, California. The projects are designed to support wildfire prevention, disaster response preparation, and local emergency co

So Far This Year, 245,000 Individuals and Businesses Have Answered the Call to Save Energy and Help Support California's Grid Energy efficiency experts and environmentalists have long known that the best energy is the energy that you don't use. That's the premise behind energy conservation, as well as the guiding principle behind demand-response programs, in which individuals and businesses reduce or shift their energy usage during peak periods to help keep the grid reliable. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) provides a wide range of available demand-response (DR) programs and it continues to grow. Customers are embracing them in a way that benefits them personally and all Californi

Company Supports Nonprofits, Volunteer Fire Departments, Community Groups As wildfires continue to spread across Northern and Central California forcing residents and entire communities to evacuate, nonprofit organizations, volunteer fire departments, and community groups are mobilizing to provide immediate relief and longer-term recovery services. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining the effort, and will contribute $1 million in charitable giving for the 2021 wildfire season, focused on sheltering and near-term resources, food security for vulnerable communities, and support for volunteer fire departments. As part of this overall pledge, PG&E is contributing $100,000 to as

Use the Free Service for All Digging Projects Large or Small Tomorrow, Wednesday 8/11 is National Safe Digging Day, serving as a reminder to PG&E customers, contractors and anyone digging to call 811 a minimum of two business days prior to starting any digging project, no matter how large or small. 811 is a free service for anyone planning to dig. Utility workers will respond at no cost to you and mark the location of any underground lines. Making that free call will help avoid injuries, property damage and costly repairs. Warmer weather months see an increase in digging projects, and unfortunately many of those projects are proceeding without a free call to 811 to have underground utilit

Use the Free Service for All Digging Projects Large or Small Next Wednesday (8/11) is National Safe Digging Day, serving as a reminder to PG&E customers, contractors and anyone digging to call 811 a minimum of two business days prior to starting any digging project, no matter how large or small. 811 is a free service for anyone planning to dig. Utility workers will respond at no cost to you and mark the location of any underground lines. Making that free call will help avoid injuries, property damage and costly repairs. Warmer weather months see an increase in digging projects, and unfortunately many of those projects are proceeding without a free call to 811 to have underground utilities

In July, Events are Scheduled for Customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties Weekly regional wildfire safety webinars will be taking place every Thursday in July, providing PG&E customers with an opportunity to better understand the wildfire prevention plans and progress that has been made in 2021 and to share their feedback. Pacific Gas and Electric Company hosts these webinars as part of our commitment to the safety of customers and the communities we serve, as the company works year-round to make its system safer and more resilient and improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Weekly regional wildfire safety webinars will be taking place every Thursday in June, providing our customers with an opportunity to better understand the wildfire prevention plans and progress that has been made in 2021 and to share their feedback. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) hosts these webinars as part of our commitment to the safety of customers and the communities we serve, as the company works year-round to make its system safer and more resilient and improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. During the events, the PG&E team will discuss: PG&E’s wildfire prevention efforts Resources to help customers and communities be

Events to provide updates on local wildfire safety progress, Public Safety Power Shutoff improvements and resources for customers As part of its commitment to the safety of its customers and the communities it serves, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working year‑round to make its system safer, to prevent wildfires and to improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. To share its wildfire prevention plans in 2021 and listen to customers' feedback, PG&E is hosting a series of weekly regional wildfire safety webinars. Each event will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter ex

Events to provide updates on local wildfire safety progress, Public Safety Power Shutoff improvements and resources for customers As part of its commitment to the safety of its customers and the communities it serves, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is working year-round to make its system safer, to prevent wildfires and to improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. To share its wildfire prevention plans in 2021 and listen to customers' feedback, PG&E is hosting a series of weekly regional wildfire safety webinars. Each event will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter ex

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the BMW Group today announced an expansion of their partnership focused on smart charging electric vehicles (EVs) with excess renewable energy to support grid reliability. PG&E and the BMW Group are kicking off phase three of their ChargeForward program. This new phase will expand the program to all BMW EV drivers in Northern and Central California who are PG&E residential, electric customers. Designed for a larger group of BMW EV drivers—about 3,000 EV drivers compared to 100 and 400 in phase one and two—phase three of the pilot will further explore how incentivizing drivers to shift their EV charging ti

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing its important work to further reduce wildfire risks and improve the safety of its electric system. To help ensure that customers are part of safety efforts, PG&E will be hosting an interactive safety virtual town hall where the company will provide an overview of its work to further prevent wildfires in 2020 and PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff events this year. The virtual town hall will feature a brief presentation and an opportunity for participants to ask questions and provide feedback. The event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event can be accessed t