You searched for PG&E | San Jose Inside

Your search for PG&E returned 43 results

Most Power Restored by PG&E after Saratoga Substation Fire Christmas Eve

Power was restored on Christmas day to all but about 2,000 of the 21,000 customers who had lost power the night before, according to PG&E.

Engineer Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Bombing PG&E Transformers in San Jose

The attacks in December 2022 and January 2023 caused property damage and widespread power outages.

PG&E Could Stick Customers with Bill for San Jose’s Energy-Guzzling AI Data Centers

Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, but a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades.

Proposed Cuts to PG&E Profits Would Have Little Impact on Actual Bills

California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders, resulting in the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E.

Excessive Profits Are Behind Big PG&E Rate Increases

Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business.

California Regulators OK Double-digit PG&E Rate Increases

The utility said the rate hike will bolster the safety and reliability of its services.

SJ Engineer Accused by Feds of Exploding Bombs at PG&E Sites in San Jose

Before his arrest in March, Peter Karasev was allegedly making and trying out homemade explosives, as well as producing methamphetamine in his home.

PG&E Joins Proposal to Set Utility Rates Based on Income

California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country, but the three biggest power companies say low-income customers will save money under their proposed plan. Critics doubt it will work.

Neighborhood Surveillance Cams Helped Cops Nab PG&E Bombing Suspect

A three-month investigation ended last week when police arrested Peter Karasev, 36, on suspicion of bombing transformers on Thornwood Drive in December and on Snell Avenue in January.

San Jose Police Arrest Man They Say Used Explosives to Damage PG&E Transformers

Peter Karasav, 35, was arrested in the 600 block of Potomac Court morning of March 2 and investigators said they found explosive materials and possible narcotics activity at a home there.

Liccardo Tells PG&E to Repair Ailing Infrastructure or City Will Go to Court

San Jose will seek legal action if the utility doesn't replace or repair its failing infrastructure after more than 30,000 households and three hospitals experienced power outages this week.