Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States, providing energy to approximately 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The company is focused on delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and clean energy while actively working to mitigate wildfire risks and support California's clean energy goals.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1905
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Patti Poppe
About
We are Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, and one of the largest combined natural gas and electric companies in the United States. For over 115 years, we've been an integral part of the communities we serve, diligently working to deliver clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy across our vast service area. Our dedicated team of approximately 23,000 employees is committed to powering Northern and Central California, a region stretching from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Nevada. We provide essential natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people, encompassing 5.5 million electric customer accounts and 4.5 million natural gas customer accounts within a 70,000-square-mile territory. Our mission extends beyond simply delivering energy; we are actively driving change within the utility industry to support California's transition to a cleaner energy economy. We are proud to be ranked among the nation's cleanest utilities. Safety is paramount in everything we do. It's a responsibility we bear for both the public and our workforce, recognizing that every PG&E employee is a leader in public safety. We are constantly innovating and investing in cutting-edge technologies to meet challenges head-on and protect California's power system. This includes initiatives like our Wildfire Safety Operations Center, established in 2018, which monitors and assesses fire-related threats. We are also making significant investments in undergrounding powerlines, strengthening overhead equipment, and expanding the use of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to mitigate wildfire risk. We believe in a brighter future, and we are excited about the possibilities that innovation and collaboration can bring as we continue to serve our customers and communities.