October 5, 2024

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

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Dixie Fire Explodes, Burns Historic Town
A massive wildfire that Pacific Gas and Electric equipment is suspected of causing exploded overnight and destroyed the historic gold rush town of Greenville.
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PG&E Faces New Criminal Charges, Wildfire Liability
PG&E said the Dixie Fire burning in Northern California could hurt its finances but denied it committed crimes in starting last year’s deadly Zogg Fire.
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PG&E Proposes Undergrounding 10K Miles of Distribution
PG&E proposed burying 10,000 miles of distribution lines underground in high-threat fire areas of California.
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Western Drought Puts Hoover Dam Hydropower at Risk
Western drought has caused historically low water levels at hydropower facilities, including Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam and PG&E's major reservoirs.
PG&E to Sell San Francisco HQ for $800M
PG&E will sell its iconic San Francisco headquarters to real estate venture Hines Atlas US for $800 million.
CPUC Proposes Adding 11.5 GW of New Resources
The CPUC proposed requiring electric providers to procure 11.5 GW of new resources between 2023 and 2026 to meet the state’s reliability needs.
Orders Signal Wind-down of Western Energy Crisis Disputes
FERC issued a set of orders signaling the disputes around the Western energy crisis of 2000/01 might finally be winding down.
Wildfire Liability, Criminal Charges Cloud PG&E Outlook
PG&E faces criminal charges and wildfire liabilities not included in last year’s bankruptcy settlement, company officials said in an earnings call.
CPUC Applies Stricter Oversight to PG&E
California's PUC used its new enhanced oversight & enforcement powers for the first time against PG&E, citing the utility’s failure to weigh wildfire risks.
Prosecutors Charge PG&E for 2019 Kincade Fire
The Sonoma County District Attorney’s office filed 33 criminal charges against Pacific Gas and Electric in connection with the Kincade Fire.

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