PG&E

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.

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.