Pacific Gas and Electric
Record $2.25B PG&E Fine Recommended For San Bruno Explosion
The California agency investigating the deadly 2010 gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood says Pacific Gas & Electric Co. should pay a $2.25 billion fine for its negligence leading up to the blast.
Mediator Selection In San Bruno Explosion Settlement Talks Draw Mixed Reaction
Former Sen. George Mitchell has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission to mediate negotiations with PG&E over fines and penalties related to the 2010 gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno.
San Francisco Clean Power Proposal May Profit Shell Oil, Raise Rates
San Francisco took another step Wednesday towards signing a controversial contract with Shell Energy to provide renewable energy to households in the city at rates higher than Pacific Gas and Electric.
PG&E Report Lists 239 Gas Lines ‘At Risk Of Failing’
Pacific Gas and Electric considers 239 of its natural gas transmission lines to be at risk of failing – in a fashion similar to the line that exploded in San Bruno almost two years ago.
PG&E Execs Knew About Social Media Snooping Over SmartMarters
The former Pacific Gas and Electric Co. employee who spied on SmartMeter opponents did not act alone, according to California energy regulators.
San Bruno Announces $70M Blast Settlement With PG&E
San Bruno city officials announced Monday that a $70 million settlement has been reached with PG&E for restitution for the deadly 2010 pipeline explosion in the city.
PG&E To Offer Bills In Spanish, Chinese
Pacific Gas and Electric will soon start sending out bills printed in Spanish or Chinese to customers who request it as part of a settlement reached with several consumer advocacy groups.
Lawmaker Claims PG&E Would Profit From Pipeline Upgrade
Assemblyman Jerry Hill and a consumer watchdog group want the PUC to intervene in a proposal in which they claim PG&E would profit off of ratepayers for gas line improvements in the wake of the San Bruno explosion.
Report Reveals PG&E Inspectors Rewarded For Overlooking Pipeline Risks
A published report suggests that Pacific Gas and Electric had a policy in place encouraging workers to essentially overlook safety risks along natural gas transmission lines, thus keeping repair costs for the utility down.
PG&E To Allow SmartMeter Opt Outs
In a major concession to SmartMeter opponents, the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has proposed allowing customers to keep their old analog meters, and not switch to a SmartMeter, for a fee.
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