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The PG&E Foundation is providing $900,000 in funding to support 154 local restaurants and commercial caterers in Northern and Central California through the California Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 grant to invest in equipment upgrades, workforce training, and other business improvements.

Key points:

• Grants are available to California resident restaurant owners with fewer than five locations and less than $3 million in revenue
• 80% of recipients are single-location establishments
• 79% of recipients identify as female, and 76% identify as minority owners
• 70% plan to use the grants for kitchen equipment or technology upgrades
• Since 2021, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation have contributed $3.2 million to the CRF's Resilience Fund

The PG&E Foundation is awarding 60 Better Together STEM Scholarships totaling $350,000 to students across PG&E's service area. The scholarships, funded by PG&E shareholders, include 20 awards of $10,000, 20 of $5,000, and 20 of $2,500 each. Recipients are pursuing STEM degrees and were selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.

Notable recipients include Alexis Schoel from Yuba City, majoring in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Samuel Badilla from Reedley, studying environmental studies at USC. The program, which has awarded nearly $7.5 million since 2012, aims to support students' college dreams and foster innovation in STEM fields.

Sunday, August 11, is National 811 Day, emphasizing the importance of calling 811 before any digging project. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reports 573 incidents of damaged underground utility lines in 2024, with 58% occurring without an 811 call. For homeowners, this percentage rises to 89%. The average repair cost for damaged lines is $3,500.

PG&E's Senior VP of Gas Operations, Joe Forline, stresses the importance of calling 811 two days before digging to have utility lines marked for free. Common causes of damage include fence work, landscaping, and deck construction. PG&E provides safe digging tips, including marking the project area in white and using hand tools within 24 inches of underground lines.

PG&E (PCG) is set to host its 2024 Innovation Summit on November 13 in San Jose, presented by DISTRIBUTECH®. The event will showcase R&D advancements and updates to PG&E's R&D Strategy Report, focusing on key areas such as AI, grid-enhancing technologies, and electrification. The summit will feature a keynote by PG&E CEO Patti Poppe and a recorded conversation with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

The event aims to bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to collaborate on deploying innovative solutions for California's electrified and decarbonized future. PG&E's R&D strategy aligns with its True North Strategy, focusing on rebuilding trust, delivering excellent service, and architecting a safe, reliable energy system. The company currently leverages AI and machine learning for various applications, including wildfire risk management and electric system resiliency.

PG&E and The PG&E Foundation are providing $950,000 in charitable funding to support wildfire preparedness, relief, and recovery efforts in their service area this wildfire season. As part of this commitment, they are contributing $50,000 to the North Valley Community Foundation and $35,000 to the North Valley Animal Disaster Group in response to the ongoing Park Fire. Additionally, The Foundation is donating up to $750,000 to the American Red Cross for fire safety preparedness through mid-2025.

The Park Fire has become one of the largest in California's history, threatening communities in Butte, Plumas, Shasta, and Tehama counties. So far in 2024, 778,000 acres have burned in California wildfires, compared to 26,000 acres in the previous year. PG&E's charitable contributions aim to address immediate response needs, food insecurity, and assistance for youth, with a focus on underserved communities.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) reported strong second-quarter results for 2024, with GAAP earnings of $0.24 per share, up from $0.19 in 2023. Non-GAAP core earnings rose to $0.31 per share from $0.23. The company updated its 2024 GAAP EPS guidance to $1.11-$1.17 and reaffirmed non-GAAP core EPS guidance at $1.33-$1.37. PG&E made significant operational progress, installing 46 miles of underground powerlines and connecting 2,900 new customers. The company forecasts no equity needs in 2024 and reaffirmed its 2024-2028 financing plan. CEO Patti Poppe emphasized PG&E's focus on safe operations, wildfire risk reduction, and financial progress.

PG&E has expanded its REACH program to provide greater financial assistance to customers with past-due energy bills. Key changes include:

1. Increasing the maximum bill credit from $1,000 to $2,000
2. Raising income limits to qualify more customers
3. Removing the $2,000 cap on past-due balances
4. Allowing customers on payment plans to participate

PG&E expects these changes to benefit approximately 65,000 more customers. Since January, the company has provided over $17.2 million in assistance to more than 25,000 income-eligible customers through REACH and REACH Triple Match. Additionally, PG&E contributed $55 million to the nonprofit Dollar Energy Fund to further support the REACH program.

Utility scams have surged throughout 2024, with Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) customers reporting losses exceeding $300,000 due to fraudulent activities. Scammers typically impersonate PG&E representatives, threatening service disconnection unless immediate payments are made using pre-paid debit cards, digital payment apps, or other money transfer methods. PG&E emphasizes that it never demands such payments or asks for financial information via phone or email. To combat these scams, PG&E advises customers to visit the official website, log into their accounts, or contact customer service directly. Additionally, PG&E has received nearly 13,000 reports of scams, affecting both residential and business customers, with nearly 500 victims. The company urges customers to stay informed and report suspicious activities. For more information, visit pge.com/scams or contact local law enforcement if threatened.

PG&E (NYSE: PCG) will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 earnings on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The public can access the conference call via a simultaneous webcast available on PG&E's investor relations website.

PG&E is a holding company based in Oakland, California, and is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company. This utility company provides energy services to 16 million Californians across Northern and Central California.