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PG&E Utility Changes ‘Proving Out;’ No Plans for More Retail Choice

While following a strategic mandate to transform its utility operations using smart metering and other technology improvements, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. does not plan to push for renewed emphasis on retail customer choice, according to Peter Darbee, CEO of the utility’s parent company, PG&E Corp.

August 3, 2006

CPUC Authorizes $1.74B, 5-Year PG&E Smart Meter Transfer

California regulators Thursday unanimously took a bold step to transform all private-sector energy utility customers to interactive, two-way metering systems over the next five to seven years, authorizing a $1.74 billion, five-year transformation for Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s nine million electric and natural gas meters. The other major utilities regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are expected to launch similar programs next year.

July 24, 2006

CPUC Authorizes $1.74B, 5-Year PG&E Smart Meter Transfer

California regulators Thursday unanimously took a bold step to transform all private-sector energy utility customers to interactive, two-way metering systems over the next five to seven years, authorizing a $1.74 billion, five-year transformation for Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s nine million electric and natural gas meters. The other major utilities regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are expected to launch similar programs next year.

July 21, 2006
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