Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is a major American investor-owned utility based in Oakland, California. The company's core business revolves around the transmission and delivery of natural gas and electricity. Its mission is rooted in safety, serving the people, the planet, and California's prosperity by providing safe, reliable, affordable, and clean energy.

PG&E provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people across a vast 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California. This includes serving about 5.5 million electric customer accounts and 4.5 million natural gas customer accounts. Its diverse market segments encompass residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers.

As of early 2026, Sumeet Singh is slated to become the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, while Patti Poppe continues as CEO of the parent entity, PG&E Corporation. The company has recently focused on enhancing grid safety and reliability, notably through a multi-billion-dollar program to underground power lines to mitigate wildfire risks. Recent achievements include reporting zero major wildfires caused by PG&E equipment in the past three years, implementing residential electric rate reductions, and significantly cutting methane emissions.