In 1905, the merger of San Francisco Gas and Electric Company and California Gas and Electric Corporation created Pacific Gas and Electric Company, born from the vision to power California's rapid growth and development. Over the past century, PG&E has evolved from a regional utility into one of the largest combined natural gas and electric companies in the United States, serving approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area that stretches from Eureka to Bakersfield and from the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Nevada. Today, PG&E's 28,000 employees are driving the transition to a cleaner energy future, ranked among the nation's cleanest utilities while maintaining their fundamental commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy.
Headquartered in Oakland, PG&E operates at the forefront of grid modernization and climate resilience. The company has established its Wildfire Safety Operations Center - now the Hazard Awareness & Warning Center - monitored 24/7 to protect California's communities from evolving threats. Beyond energy delivery, PG&E embodies a culture of safety, diversity, and community service, with employees volunteering over 75,000 hours annually. As California moves toward a cleaner energy economy, PG&E continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, infrastructure undergrounding, and renewable energy integration, proving that a legacy utility can lead the way toward a sustainable future.
