Utility Working to Minimize Customer Outages in Light of Shelter-at-Home Orders SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) said today that it remains focused and engaged on essential projects to provide continuity of service during this critical time and for the safety of its customers and communities. These essential projects involve maintaining, repairing and upgrading the safety …
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New Bay Area Public Health Recommendation to Cover the Face
Cloth face coverings, when combined with physical distancing and hand washing, may prevent transmission of coronavirus to others when leaving the house for essential activities. Medical masks should be preserved for health care workers and first responders REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Bay Area health officials are recommending residents cover their nose and mouth with cloth when leaving home for essential …
Read More »PG&E Residential Customers Will Receive State-Mandated Climate Credit Reducing April Bills
Helps Residential Customers Under Stay-at-Home Orders Who May Be Using more Energy to Receive Lower BillsUp to $63 Credit to Benefit Residential Customers during Covid-19 Pandemic SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company residential customers will receive the California Climate Credit on their bills during the April billing cycle. The credit totals $62.91 for PG&E residential customers receiving …
Read More »As Spring Storm Approaches Bringing Cooler Temperatures, PG&E Urges Customers to Safely Heat Homes
COVID-19 Crisis Will Not Affect PG&E’s Storm Response SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As another spring storm is expected to bring winter-like weather throughout much of PG&E’s service territory this week, PG&E is urging its customers and their families to stay safe and have a plan. The wet and cold weather system is forecast to return today, bringing cooler temperatures, rain, mountain …
Read More »Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Civil Rights Organizations Establishes STOP AAPI HATE Reporting Center
San Francisco, California — In response to the alarming escalation in xenophobia and bigotry resulting from the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON), Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) and San Francisco Asian American Studies Department have launched a reporting center to collect and track incidents of anti-Asian American and Pacific islander hate violence, adult harassment, discrimination, shunning, …
Read More »PG&E Donates Nearly One Million N95 and Surgical Masks to Support Hospitals, Health Care Workers and Emergency Responders
PG&E to Contribute $1 Million to Nonprofits Supporting COVID-19 Response SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it is donating 480,000 N95 masks and 470,000 surgical masks to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for distribution to California hospitals and other first responders facing a critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due …
Read More »PG&E to Customers: Beware of Scammers Taking Advantage of COVID-19 Fears
Among Other Scams, Perpetrators Using “Spoofing” Technique to Simulate PG&E Phone Numbers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— During the COVID-19 outbreak, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is alerting customers to be aware of potential scam phone calls or emails threatening to shut off power if a payment is not made. Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, PG&E’s Corporate Security department has received …
Read More »For Customers Adjusting to COVID-19 Restrictions, PG&E Offers Ways to Reduce Energy Use and Bills
Tips, Tools and Programs for Saving Money and Energy as More Customers Stay Home SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 across its 48-county service area. As the pandemic impacts our local communities, we understand the potential for increasing financial struggles facing our customers as schools and businesses close. With more …
Read More »PG&E is Committed to Providing Safe, Reliable Energy and Ensuring Business Continuity in These Challenging Times
Unwavering Focus of Company’s 23,000 Employees, Many of Them Represented Members in the Field, is Providing Safe and Reliable Gas and Electric Service during COVID-19 Pandemic PG&E Opens Emergency Operations Center to Coordinate, Facilitate Company’s Response Planned Outage Repair Work in the Six Bay Area Counties Suspended for Next Three Weeks SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting …
Read More »NQAPIA (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance) Responds to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 and cancellation of NQAPIA events in order to keep our community safe and healthy, we have cancelled our Leadership Summit and Community Catalyst Awards this month. This and many other cancellations has led to loss of wages, tips and inability to work remotely for the service workers at 88 Palace in Chinatown NYC and the Key Bridge Marriott in …
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