PG&E
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PG&E Mobilizes Crews and Resources Ahead of Winter Storm for Safe, Efficient Response
PG&E is strategically pre-positioning crews and resources in anticipation of a significant winter storm. Leveraging advanced weather forecasting and smart grid technology, the company aims for swift and efficient response to potential outages. This proactive approach, including coordination with emergency agencies and robust communication plans, is designed to minimize economic disruption and ensure grid reliability during extreme weather.
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Maas Energy Works and PG&E Partner on New Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection
Maas Energy Works, in collaboration with PG&E, has successfully commissioned a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) interconnection. This project processes RNG, derived from organic waste, into the natural gas grid, reducing landfill methane emissions and displacing fossil fuels. The development supports California’s climate goals and showcases the growing integration of renewable energy sources.
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PG&E Announces Schedule for Quarterly Dividends
PG&E Corp. announced a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share for Q4 2025, payable Jan 15 2026 to shareholders of record Dec 31 2025. Its utility subsidiary set quarterly preferred‑stock payouts for eight series, ranging from $0.27 to $0.37 per share, payable Feb 15 2026. The modest dividend reflects ongoing balance‑sheet recovery after wildfire liabilities, while PG&E invests $8 billion in grid modernization and wildfire‑hardening, seeks regulatory approval for its capital plan, and aims to restore investor confidence and potentially raise future dividends.
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PG&E Offers Free Gas Appliance Safety Checks and Pilot Light Relights As Temperatures Drop, Addressing Carbon Monoxide Risks
PG&E is offering free in-home gas safety checks to its 16 million customers across Northern and Central California to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning during the winter heating season. The checks include inspecting appliances like water heaters and furnaces and re-lighting pilot lights. CO poisoning causes over 400 U.S. deaths annually. PG&E advises installing CO and methane detectors, ensuring proper ventilation, and never using outdoor appliances indoors. Suspected CO poisoning or gas leaks require immediate evacuation and calls to 911 and PG&E.
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PG&E Exceeds 2025 Target, Cuts Methane Emissions by 42%
PG&E announced it has exceeded its methane emissions reduction target, achieving a 42% decrease in 2024 compared to 2015, surpassing its initial 20% reduction pledge by 2025. The company credits this to an enhanced leak survey program, advanced leak detection, and strategic implementation of gas mitigation technologies. PG&E aims for a 45% reduction by 2030 and a net-zero emissions energy system by 2040, integrating renewable natural gas to further diminish its carbon footprint.
