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PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a major utility holding company based in Oakland, California. Through its principal subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000 square mile territory in Northern and Central California.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company delivers electricity to 5.3 million customers and natural gas to 4.6 million customers. Its extensive infrastructure includes about 18,000 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines, 107,000 circuit miles of distribution lines, and 43,300 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines. The company’s energy generation portfolio is diverse, encompassing nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources.
In terms of recent achievements, PG&E has made significant strides in environmental initiatives. In 2024, it completed its Land Conservation Commitment, permanently protecting approximately 140,000 acres of watershed lands. PG&E has also launched several wildfire risk reduction projects and implemented its first 100% renewable remote electric grid at Pepperwood Preserve, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Financially, PG&E has shown robust performance. For the first quarter of 2024, the company reported income available for common shareholders of $732 million or $0.34 per share. This increase is attributed to customer capital investments and non-fuel operating and maintenance savings. PG&E Corporation’s non-GAAP core earnings for the same period were $800 million or $0.37 per share.
PG&E is actively engaged in community support through charitable giving. In 2023, the company, along with The PG&E Corporation Foundation, provided $25.6 million in charitable contributions. This support benefitted nearly 5,000 nonprofits and schools, emphasizing the company's commitment to the communities it serves.
PG&E also faces challenges related to customer safety and utility scams. In 2023, the company received nearly 43,000 reports of scam attempts targeting its customers. PG&E works diligently to educate its customers on how to recognize and avoid such scams.
Overall, PG&E Corporation represents a critical utility provider in California, deeply intertwined with the state’s energy infrastructure, community welfare, and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) has announced the pricing of two concurrent public offerings: 48,661,800 shares of common stock at $20.55 per share and 28,000,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock at $50.00 per share. The offerings are expected to generate net proceeds of approximately $2.35 billion, potentially reaching $2.71 billion if underwriters exercise their additional share options. The funds will support general corporate purposes, including PG&E's five-year capital investment plan. The Preferred Stock will automatically convert to common stock by December 1, 2027, and will pay a 6.000% annual dividend.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) has announced the launch of two concurrent public offerings: $1.2 billion in common stock and $1.2 billion in Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. The company will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $180 million of each stock type. The preferred stock will have a $50.00 per share liquidation preference and will automatically convert to common stock around December 1, 2027. Proceeds will support PG&E's five-year capital investment plan. The preferred stock will be listed on NYSE under 'PCG-PrA'. J.P. Morgan, Barclays, and Citigroup are leading the offerings as joint book-running managers.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) has declared its fourth-quarter 2024 regular cash dividend of $0.025 per share on common stock, payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, its subsidiary Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced preferred stock dividends for eight series, payable on February 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2025. The preferred stock dividends range from $0.27250 to $0.37500 per share across different series with rates between 4.36% and 6.00%.
PG&E (NYSE: PCG) has announced its fourth-quarter 2024 dividend payments. The company will distribute a regular cash dividend of $0.025 per share on its common stock, payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024.
Additionally, its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, declared regular preferred stock dividends for the period ending January 31, 2025, to be paid on February 15, 2025. The preferred stock dividends range from $0.27250 to $0.37500 per share across eight different series, including both redeemable and non-redeemable stocks. The redeemable preferred stocks carry rates from 4.36% to 5.00%, while non-redeemable preferred stocks range from 5.00% to 6.00%.
PG&E has provided over $50 million in financial assistance to nearly 58,000 customers through the REACH program in 2024. The program increased maximum customer bill credits from $500 to $2,000 and introduced a 3-to-1 match on customer bill payments. Fresno County received the highest distribution with $9.8 million across 13,743 approved applications. The company is now promoting additional support through CARE and FERA programs, which provided nearly $1 billion in customer bill reductions in 2023. CARE offers 20%+ monthly discounts on gas and electricity, while FERA provides 18% monthly electricity discounts for larger households.
PG&E is accepting applications for its Resilience Hubs Grant program, offering a total of $400,000 in funding for climate resilience projects. The program will award four $25,000 grants and three $100,000 grants to eligible governmental organizations, educational institutions, or 501(c)3 nonprofits. The grants aim to create physical spaces or resources supporting community resilience during climate-driven disruptions.
The deadline is January 31, 2025, marking the final year of the program. Priority will be given to projects serving disadvantaged communities. The grants are funded by PG&E shareholders as part of wildfire resiliency investments mandated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has released energy-efficient tips to help customers manage their energy costs during the holiday season. The company highlights that 10% of typical household energy use comes from lighting and 31% from kitchen appliances. PG&E offers various cost-saving solutions including thermostat management, efficient cooking practices, and LED lighting recommendations. The company also promotes several assistance programs such as the CARE program offering 20% monthly discounts and the FERA program providing 18% electricity bill discounts for eligible households.
Divert Inc. and PG&E have announced a groundbreaking interconnection in California to address food waste. Divert's Turlock facility is now converting unsold food products into carbon-negative renewable energy, which is being injected into PG&E's natural gas transmission line. The facility will process 100,000 tons of unsold food annually, delivering 225,000 MMBtu of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and mitigating 23,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions yearly. This initiative aims to tackle California's six million tons of annual food waste while supporting the state's net-zero carbon pollution goals. The facility is scheduled to be fully operational in Q4 2024.
PG&E is raising awareness about utility scams on Utility Scam Awareness Day (November 20, 2024), as scammers intensify their efforts during the holiday season. In 2024, PG&E customers have reported nearly 15,000 scam attempts, resulting in losses exceeding $334,000, with an average loss of $628 per incident.
Scammers typically threaten immediate service disconnection, demand instant payment, request prepaid cards, or offer fake refunds. Over 500 reports targeted small and medium-sized businesses. PG&E emphasizes that they never demand immediate payment via specific methods like prepaid cards, Zelle, or Venmo, and always provide advance disconnection notifications through mail.
PG&E is preparing for the first significant atmospheric river storm of the season by mobilizing crews and resources across key regions. The company has opened its Emergency Operations Center in Vacaville to coordinate storm response efforts. The weather event is expected to bring prolonged heavy rain and winds to North Bay, Sacramento Valley, Sierra, and Bay Area regions through Friday.
The utility is utilizing machine learning outage models to forecast concentrated outage areas and pre-position crews for power restoration. PG&E is prestaging equipment including power poles, powerlines, and transformers throughout its service area to ensure quick restoration of power in affected areas.
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