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Scammers are Targeting PG&E Customers at an Alarming Rate, Here's What You Need to Know to Not Fall Victim

PG&E · San Francisco

Scammers are Targeting PG&E Customers at an Alarming Rate, Here's What You Need to Know to Not Fall Victim

92% Center coverage: 12 sources

Customers report losses of over $190,000 during 2025 See the Story

High Electric Rates Put PG&E, Edison in Hot Seat

PG&E · Sacramento

High Electric Rates Put PG&E, Edison in Hot Seat

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Pity the poor investor-owned electric company reps, who took the hot seat before a state watchdog panel Thursday as “We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to take it anymore!” seemed to echo in the background. “Why are the investor-owned utilities so much more expensive than the publicly owned utilities?” asked Anthony Cannella, vice chair of the Little Hoover Commission. Sometimes they’re almost 50 percent higher; sometimes nearly double. Well!…See the Story

Bay Area PG&E Customers Have Reported over 2,500 Scams This Year, Utility Says

Bay Area PG&E Customers Have Reported over 2,500 Scams This Year, Utility Says

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Pacific Gas and Electric Company this year has received more than 2,500 reports of scams targeting Bay Area customers, the utility said Tuesday, with victims of scams losing over $900 on average. Across the Bay Area, PG&E said customers in the cities of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland are targeted the most, followed by Santa Rosa and Concord. Customers throughout the PG&E service area, including outside of the Bay…See the Story

South Bay family loses water after fire they say PG&E caused during unexpected visit to property

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A San Martin family says they almost lost everything after a PG&E service person sparked a fire at their home. The family says the utility company was not taking accountability until 7 On Your Side Investigates got involved.PG&E · San Martin Read Article

PG&E is hiring an executive bodyguard. Combat shooting experience required

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

PG&E has twice hired executive protection staff in the last three months, raising questions about the threats the utility company facesBrian Thompson · Mountain View See the Story

PG&E Continues Efforts To Restore Tuolumne Main Canal Water Supply

The Tuolumne Utilities District continues to request that customers conserve water while repairs are being made by PG&E to the main Tuolumne Canal flume.PG&E · Tuolumne Read Article

A to-be-drained lake, a PG&E headache, and the promise and peril of California’s next big dam removal

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The proposed half-billion-dollar decommissioning of the hydroelectric Potter Valley Project has conservationists cheering and locals seething. Here’s why.PG&E · Mendocino Read Article

PG&E Defers Restart Of Huge Grid Battery Next To Moss… - Data Intelligence

“We have a completely different design,” Gabbard said. “We have compartmentalized our design so that fire propagation won’t occur to adjacent units.” That industry-wide preference for separate, containerized systems doesn’t eliminate the chance of battery fires, but it does limit the potential severity. One container might burn, but the fire can’t reach all the other batteries. A fire could knock a facility offline temporarily, but it would on…PG&E · Moss Landing Read Article

PG&E Upgrades to Boost Downtown Development

PG&E is rolling out major upgrades to two vital substations in Downtown San Jose: Substation A near Diridon Station and Substation B on Coleman Avenue. These improvements are set to meet the rising energy demands from a wave of tech, housing, and commercial projects that are transforming the city. The work at Substation A is especially exciting. Located right by Diridon Station, this upgrade will power game-changing initiatives like the Net Zero…PG&E · San Jose Read Article

Pacific Gas & Electric water-dropping Blackhawk helicopter stationed at CAL FIRE Air Attack Base in Chico

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The PG&E Blackhawk helicopter was instrumental in tackling multiple fires last year in Butte County, including being the first to respond to the Thompson Fire in Oroville last July.PG&E · Chico Read Article

Firefighting helicopter is ready for takeoff

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHICO — PJ Helicopters’ UH-60 Blackhawk was the shining centerpiece at the Chico Airport on Thursday and Cal Fire-Butte County and PG&E joined together to formally announce that the helicopter would once again be aiding in firefighting efforts this summer. Earlier this year, the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved the re-up of a contract between the two entities that would secure the helicopter, which is contracted by PG&E for use by Cal …PG&E · Chico Read Article

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