July 10, 2017 – Crews from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have restored power to more than half of the homes that lost power due to the Wall Fire in Butte County. Cal Fire gave PG&E permission today to access more of the burn area so crews can replace about 35 burned poles and […]
Paul Moreno, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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PG&E Flying Low in Plumas County to Inspect for Dead Trees
QUINCY, Calif. June 16, 2017 – As part of its response to California’s tree mortality crisis, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will conduct low-flying helicopter patrols in Plumas County on Tuesday, June 20 to identify dead trees that could pose a wildfire or other public safety risk. Flights will occur over communities along Highway […]
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PG&E Campgrounds in Plumas County Available for Public Use
CHICO, Calif. —Several Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) public campgrounds in Plumas County are opening today after delays caused winter storms, which damaged facilities, roads and trees. PG&E’s Rocky Point Campground near Canyon Dam opened in time for Memorial Day weekend, but one of the three campsite loops will remain closed due to a […]
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PG&E Funds Two Lassen County Fire Safe Council Fuel Reduction Projects
May 17, 2017 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has awarded Lassen County Fire Safe Council, Inc. (LCFSC) $100,000 to fund fuel treatments to address extreme fire hazards created by five years of drought and bark beetle infestation. The LCFSC will use$75,000 for the Day Lassen Bench Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fuel Treatments Project […]
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Browns Valley home to PG&E’s First Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Facility
April 10, 2017 – Building on the success of its Vaca-Dixon and Yerba Buena (east San Jose) battery storage systems, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently deployed its third energy storage facility in Yuba County. Co-located with PG&E’s Browns Valley substation roughly 50 miles north of Sacramento, the new, 500 kilowatt/2000 kilowatthour battery storage […]
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PG&E to Fly Low in Yuba, Butte Foothills to Check for Drought-stricken Trees
CHICO, Calif. March 2, 2017 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will fly low by helicopter in the hills of Butte and Yuba counties on Tuesday to check for drought-stricken trees near power lines. Flights will occur near the communities of Honcut, Bangor, Rackerby, Loma Rica and Dobbins. Residents are advised that the helicopter […]
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PG&E to Withdraw Relicense Application for DeSabla-Centerville Hydroelectric Facility in Butte County
CHICO, Calif. February 2, 2017 – Reflecting California’s changing energy landscape and rising operating costs at the DeSabla-Centerville hydroelectric facility in Butte County, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that it will withdraw its application for a new license for the facility from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). PG&E’s withdrawal of the […]
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PG&E to Fly Low in Oroville Foothills to Check for Drought-stricken Trees
OROVILLE, Calif. January 23, 2017 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will fly low by helicopter in the hills near Oroville on Wednesday to check for drought-stricken trees near power lines. Flights will occur east of Oroville and Palermo, south of Highway 162. Residents are advised that the helicopter will fly low – about […]
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PG&E Urges Caution as North State Reservoirs Spill and Rivers Run High
January 6, 2017 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is cautioning those going near rivers to take precautions and be aware of higher flows as the coming rain fills many PG&E reservoirs, causing them to spill. After years of drought conditions, people may be caught off guard by the higher water flows. At PG&E […]
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PG&E Urges Caution as North State Reservoirs Spill and Rivers Run High
CHICO, Calif. December 16, 2016 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is cautioning recreationalists near rivers and streams to be aware of higher flows brought on by recent rains and spilling reservoirs. Most PG&E’s reservoirs haven’t spilled this early in the wet season in years because of ongoing drought conditions, so recreationalists may be […]
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North Valley PG&E Employees Donate to Food Bank
OROVILLE, Calif. December 13, 2016 – It all added up to 2,775 pounds and consisted of frozen birds, canned oysters, stuffing mix and pasta. In all, PG&E and employees donated 120 frozen turkeys, dozens of hams, and a variety of cans containing soups to nuts. For the second consecutive year, employees from PG&E’s North Valley […]
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Spaulding spilling, higher flows on South Yuba River this weekend
December 10, 2016 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is cautioning those recreating along the South Yuba River to be aware of higher and changing flows brought on by recent rains. PG&E’s Lake Spaulding in Nevada County could fill and the dam could begin spilling as soon as Saturday evening as abundant rain this […]
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PG&E Flying Low in Shasta County to Check for Drought-stricken Trees
REDDING, Calif. December 5, 2016 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be flying low by helicopter in Shasta County on Tuesday to check for drought-stricken trees near power lines. Flights will occur over Round Mountain, Montgomery Creek and Big Bend. Residents are advised that the helicopter will fly low – about 200 to […]
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PG&E flying low in Tehama, Shasta, and Lassen counties to check for drought-stricken trees
In response to the drought, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is patrolling by helicopter to check for drought-stricken trees near power lines. Flights will occur in remote areas of Shasta and Tehama Counties on Tuesday, September 13 and in Shasta and Lassen counties on Wednesday, September 14. Residents are advised that the helicopter will […]