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Page 1: Westside Power Connect PG&E Open House...• Once electricity is generated, transmission substations convert electricity to different voltages, so it can be efficiently carried throughout

Welcome!

¡Bienvenido!

Westside Power Connect PG&E Open House

Reunión Pública de PG&E

Page 2: Westside Power Connect PG&E Open House...• Once electricity is generated, transmission substations convert electricity to different voltages, so it can be efficiently carried throughout

"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.Westside Power Connect pge.com/westsidepc

Substation OverviewMoving electricity safely across the grid

• A substation is a power station that switches, changes or regulates voltage in the electric system so that electricity can move safely and reliably across the power grid.

• Think of transmission lines as freeways and distribution lines as local streets. Substations serve as the on- and off-ramps between freeways and local streets.

• Once electricity is generated, transmission substations convert electricity to different voltages, so it can be efficiently carried throughout the system.

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Resumen de la subestaciónMoviendo electricidad con seguridad a través de la red

• Una subestación es una central eléctrica que modifica, cambia o regula el voltaje del sistema eléctrico para que la electricidad puede ser transportada de forma segura y confiable a través de la red eléctrica.

• Imagine que las líneas de transmisión son autopistas, y las líneas de distribución son calles locales. Las subestaciones funcionan como las rampas de entrada y salida entre las autopistas y las calles locales.

• Cuando la electricidad se genera, las subestaciones de transmisión la convierten en electricidad de diferentes voltajes para que pueda moverse eficientemente a través del sistema.

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"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2016 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.Westside Power Connect pge.com/westsidepc

Minimizing Environmental Impacts

Aesthetics

Agricultural resources

Air quality

Biological resources

Cultural resources

Geology and soils

Greenhouse gases

Hazards and hazardous materials

Hydrology and water quality

Land use and planning

Mineral resources

Noise

Population and housing

Public services

Recreation

Transportation and traffic

Utilities and service systems

CEQA requires a comprehensive environmental assessment analyzing a project’s effects and identifying appropriate mitigation in the following areas:

• We are committed to identifying transmission line routes and a substation location with the least overall impacts.

• Environmental and engineering experts will conduct extensive research and field reviews.

• Public input will be collected through stakeholder briefings, meetings and community open houses.

• Our project application will undergo a formal environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), providing additional opportunities for public input.

Working closely with the community and environmental experts

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Minimizando impactos ambientales

Estética

Recursos agrícolas

Calidad del aire

Recursos biológicos

Recursos culturales

Geología y la tierra

Gases invernaderos

Riesgos y materiales peligrosos

Hidrología y calidad del agua

Uso de la tierra y planificación

Recursos minerales

Ruido

Población y vivienda

Servicios públicos

Recreación

Transporte y tráfico

Utilidades y sistemas de servicio

CEQA requiere una evaluación ambiental integral, analizando los efectos del proyecto e identificando medidas adecuadas de mitigación en estas áreas:

• Estamos comprometidos a identificar los sitios y rutas que tengan el menor impacto general.

• Expertos en medio ambiente e ingeniería realizarán exhaustivas investigaciones y estudios de campo.

• La opinión pública será recopilada a través de sesiones informativas y reuniones con las partes interesadas y reuniones públicas comunitarias.

• El proyecto será sometido a una evaluación ambiental formal bajo la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés) brindando oportunidades adicionales para comentarios del público.

Trabajando de cerca con la comunidad y con expertos en medio ambiente

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Anticipated Project Timeline • Cronograma previsto del proyecto

* We will submit a formal project application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for review and approval in 2017. Based on our current timeline, the project is expected to be operational in 2020.

* Enviaremos la aplicación formal del proyecto a la Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California (CPUC) para su evaluación y aprobación a principios en 2017. Basados en el cronograma actual, se espera que el proyecto esté operando en el año 2020.

Increasing reliability by 2020* Aumentado la estabilidad antes del 2020*

Community outreach

Environmental and siting studies

CPUC application fi ling

CEQA process

Final decision issued by CPUC

Engineering, procurement and construction

Project in service

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Difusión comunitariaDifusión comunitaria

Estudios ambientalesEstudios ambientalesy ubicacióny ubicación

Decisión fi nal emitida porDecisión fi nal emitida porla CPUCla CPUC

Ingeniería, adquisiciones yIngeniería, adquisiciones yconstrucciónconstrucción

Proyecto en servicioProyecto en servicio

Someter aplicación aSometer aplicación ala CPUCla CPUC

Proceso de CEQAProceso de CEQA

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5

ArburuaSubstation

WAPA - Dos AmigosSubstation

GE3

LibertyPacking

Los BanosPeaker 1 (Ep)

Los BanosPeaker 2 (CW)

WAPA - WestLos Banos Substation

WAPA -San Luis

Substation

WAPA -O'Neill

Substation

Oro LomaSubstation

Los Banos Substation

CanalSubstation

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

OrtigaSubstation

WrightSubstation

Mercy SpringsJunction Tap

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO C

OUNTY

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Westside Power ConnectSITING MAP

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Existing Transmission Lines

Proposed Study Area

Potential New Substation Site Areaor New or Modification to ExistingTransmission Line Corridor

Map Created/Revised: 4/15/2016

PG&E Substation/Switching Station

County Boundary

Non-PG&E Substation/Switching Station

Project OverviewIncreasing electric reliability for Merced County’s westside

Constructing a new 230/70 kV substation;

Building new 230 kV loop to connect to existing 230 kV line;

Building new 70 kV transmission lines from new substation to existing system; and

Enhancing Canal Substation and Mercy Springs Switching Station.

The proposed Westside Power Connect will strengthen the grid and help PG&E continue to provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for 36,000 customers in the area. The proposed project will include:

Project Study Area

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5

5

ArburuaSubstation

WAPA - Dos AmigosSubstation

GE3

LibertyPacking

Los BanosPeaker 1 (Ep)

Los BanosPeaker 2 (CW)

WAPA -San Luis

Substation

WAPA -O'Neill

Substation

Oro LomaSubstation

CanalSubstation

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

OrtigaSubstation

WrightSubstation

Mercy SpringsJunction Tap

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO C

OUNTY

120°40'0"W

120°40'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°55'0"W

120°55'0"W

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121°0'0"W

121°5'0"W

121°5'0"W

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Westside Power Connect

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Leyenda

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Línea de transmisión existente

Área de proyecto propuesto

Potencial área nueva subestación Nueva o modificación de corredor línea de transmisión existente

Subestación de PG&E

Límites de condado

Subestación que no pertenece a PG&E

WAPA - WestLos Banos Substation

Los Banos Substation

La construcción de una nueva subestación 230/70 kV;

Construir nueva línea de transmisión 230 kV para conectar la lineas de transmisión existente 230 kV;

La construcción de una nuevas lineas de transmisión 70 kV para conectar la nueva subestación con el sistema existente; y

Mejoras a subestaciónes existentes Canal y Mercy Springs.

El propuesto Westside Power Connect fortalecerá la red y ayudará a PG&E a seguir ofreciendo una fuente de electricidad altamente confiable y estable a sus 36,000 clientes en el área. El proyecto propuesto incluirá:

Resumen del proyecto Aumentar la confiabilidad eletrica para el área en el oeste del Condado de Merced

Mapa del área de estudio del proyecto

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Providing Reliable Energy

• Increases the capacity of the local electric grid, ensuring PG&E continues to stay in front of the area’s growing energy demands.

• Increases efficiencies in the electric system, limiting the impact and potential risk of local customer power outages.

• Addresses a need for a new substation and upgrades to surrounding substations and transmission lines identified by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which manages the state’s electric grid.

Increasing electric reliability on Merced County’s westside

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Proveer energía confiable

• Aumenta la capacidad de la red eléctrica local, garantizando que PG&E pueda seguir haciendo frente a la creciente demanda energética del área.

• Aumenta la eficiencia del sistema eléctrico, limitando el impacto y riesgo potencial de que ocurran interrupciones del servicio eléctrico local.

• Aborda la necesidad de una nueva subestación y mejoras a las subestaciones y líneas de transmisión cercanas, identificadas por el Operador del Sistema Independiente de California (CAISO, por sus siglas en inglés), quien está a cargo de la red eléctrica del Estado.

Aumentar la confiabilidad eléctrica en el oeste del Condado de Merced

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Supporting Economic Growth

• Helps provide a highly reliable and stable electricity source for leading businesses on Merced County’s westside.

• Strengthens the grid to respond to growing energy demands from the region’s diverse economy.

• Promotes a strong commercial environment that will support the continued economic recovery and growth of the region’s agricultural and manufacturing sector.

Investing in local electric infrastructure

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Apoyando el crecimiento económico

• Ayuda a proporcionar una fuente energética altamente confiable y estable a las principales empresas en el oeste del Condado de Merced.

• Fortalece la red para satisfacer la creciente demanda energética de la economía diversificada de la región.

• Promueve un sólido entorno comercial que fomenta la continua recuperación económica y el crecimiento del sectores agrícola y fabricación de la región.

Invertir en la infraestructura eléctrica local

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Phases of Outreach

• Identify large geographic area where project could reasonably be located.

• Introduce the project, educate community about the process and listen to what matters to them.

• Conduct outreach and field reviews to determine opportunities and constraints.

• Refine the project study area and determine potential sites for the public to provide feedback.

• Hold public workshops and open houses to engage the local community.

• Continue gathering community input.

• Refine options for sites based on community feedback.

• Continue community engagement leading up to regulatory submittal.

Legend

Existing Transmission Lines

Project Study Area

Existing Substation/Switching Station

City Boundaries

WAPA-Dos Amigos

Wright

Canal

Los Banos

WAPAWest Los Banos

WAPA-O’Neill

WAPA-San Luis

Ortiga

Arburua(Non-PG&E Owned)

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

Oro Loma

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO COUNTY

LOS BANOS

Phase 1Project and site development and feedback

Environmental analysis of potential alternatives and continued outreach

Map to be developed

Initial stakeholder outreach and feedback

Phase 3Phase 2

Committed to community engagement

5

5

ArburuaSubstation

WAPA - Dos AmigosSubstation

GE3

LibertyPacking

Los BanosPeaker 1 (Ep)

Los BanosPeaker 2 (CW)

WAPA - WestLos Banos Substation

WAPA -San Luis

Substation

WAPA -O'Neill

Substation

Oro LomaSubstation

Los Banos Substation

CanalSubstation

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

OrtigaSubstation

WrightSubstation

Mercy SpringsJunction Tap

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO C

OUNTY

120°40'0"W

120°40'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°55'0"W

120°55'0"W

121°0'0"W

121°0'0"W

121°5'0"W

121°5'0"W

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Westside Power ConnectSITING MAP

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Existing Transmission Lines

Proposed Study Area

Potential New Substation Site Areaor New or Modification to ExistingTransmission Line Corridor

Map Created/Revised: 4/15/2016

PG&E Substation/Switching Station

County Boundary

Non-PG&E Substation/Switching Station

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Fases de diffusion

• Identificar una amplia zona geográfica en donde elproyecto razonablemente podría ubicarse.

• Presentar el proyecto, educar a la comunidad acerca del proceso y conocer lo que es importante para ellos.

• Realizar actividades de diffusion y estudios de campo para determinar oportunidades y limitaciones.

• Perfeccionar el área de studio del proyecto y determinar sitios potenciales para que el público exprese su opinión.

• Organizar talleres públicos y reuniones públicas para fomenter la participación de la comunidad.

• Continuar recopilando los comentarios de la comunidad.

• Perfeccionar opciones de sitios en base a los comentarios de la comunidad.

• Continuar fomentando la participación de la comunidad hasta solicitar aprobación reglamentaria.

Fase 1Desarrollo del proyecto y los sitios y reacciones del público

Análisis ambiental de las alternativas potenciales y difusión continua

Difusión inicial y reacciones de las partes interesadas

Fase 3Fase 2

Comprometidos a la participación de la comunidad

El mapa será desarrollado

El mapa será desarrollado

Legend

Existing Transmission Lines

Project Study Area

Existing Substation/Switching Station

City Boundaries

WAPA-Dos Amigos

Wright

Canal

Los Banos

WAPAWest Los Banos

WAPA-O’Neill

WAPA-San Luis

Ortiga

Arburua(Non-PG&E Owned)

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

Oro Loma

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO COUNTY

LOS BANOS5

5

ArburuaSubstation

WAPA - Dos AmigosSubstation

GE3

LibertyPacking

Los BanosPeaker 1 (Ep)

Los BanosPeaker 2 (CW)

WAPA -San Luis

Substation

WAPA -O'Neill

Substation

Oro LomaSubstation

CanalSubstation

Mercy SpringsSwitching Station

OrtigaSubstation

WrightSubstation

Mercy SpringsJunction Tap

MERCED COUNTY

FRESNO C

OUNTY

120°40'0"W

120°40'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°45'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°50'0"W

120°55'0"W

120°55'0"W

121°0'0"W

121°0'0"W

121°5'0"W

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Westside Power Connect

1:130,000

Leyenda

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Línea de transmisión existente

Área de proyecto propuesto

Potencial área nueva subestación Nueva o modificación de corredor línea de transmisión existente

Subestación de PG&E

Límites de condado

Subestación que no pertenece a PG&E

WAPA - WestLos Banos Substation

Los Banos Substation

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Siting Criteria

• We will work closely with the local community, government agencies and organizations to identify potential sites with the least overall impact.

• Potential substation sites will be located within the project study area on Merced County’s westside.

Conflicts with established land uses, including agricultural land uses

Effects on agricultural operations

Sensitive resource and habitat areas

Constructability and engineering conflicts

Costs to customers

Impacts to communities near potential substation sites

Potential sites will be identified based on minimizing and/or avoiding:

Reducing impacts to the environment and local community

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Criterio de ubicación

• Trabajaremos de cerca con la comunidad, agencias gubernamentales y organizaciones locales para identificar la ubicación potencial del proyecto que ofrezca menor impacto global posible.

• Sitios potenciales de la subestación estarán ubicadas dentro del área de estudio del proyecto en el oeste del Condado de Merced.

Conflictos con el uso predeterminado de la tierra, incluyendo actividades agrícolas

Impacto sobre las operaciones agrícolas

Áreas con recursos y hábitats delicados

Conflictos de construcción e ingeniería

Costo para los clientes

Impacto a las comunidades cercanas en los sitios potenciales de la subestación

Los sitios potenciales se identificarán de forma que minimicen y/o eviten:

Reduciendo el impacto sobre el medio ambiente y a la comunidad local

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Electric Grid Overview • Información general de la red eléctrica

Power GenerationGeneración de energía

Transmission SubstationSubestación de transmisión

Distribution SubstationSubestación de distribución

Transmission LinesLíneas de transmisión

Distribution LinesLíneas de distribución

Homes and BusinessesHogares y negocios

25%

22%

19%

18%

15%

1%

Unspecified PowerEnergía no especificada

Natural GasGas natural

OtherOtros

Large HydroelectricHidroeléctricas grandes

NuclearNuclear

Eligible RenewableRenovable elegible

Solar • Solar: 1%

Eligible Hydroelectric • Hidroeléctrica elegible: 19%

Biomass and Waste • Biomasa y desechos: 23%

Geothermal • Geotérmica: 26%

Wind • Eólica: 31%

How electricity moves from its source to your home or business Cómo se mueve la electricidad desde su fuente hasta su hogar o negocio

Large Hydro6%

Nuclear23%

Renewable30%

Unspecified17%

Natural Gas25%

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California Electric Projects Approval ProcessBreaking down the regulatory process

We Are Here

CAISO Identifies Opportunities to Improve Reliability and Efficiency

CAISO Approves Project as Part of Annual Plan

Local Power Grid Needs Identified

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Develops Project to Meet Needs

Project Submitted to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO)

CAISO Validates Project Need and Holds Public Meetings

PG&E Files Application with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

CPUC Begins Environmental Review Process

CPUC Conducts Environmental/Technical Analysis and Hosts Public Meetings

CPUC Releases Draft Environmental Document

Public Comment Period (45 Days)

CPUC Releases Final Environmental Document

CPUC Reviews and Announces Proposed Decision Public Comment

Period on Proposed Decision

CPUC Issues Final Decision and Certifies Environmental Document

START

Role and Responsible Party:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) employees are responsible for safe transmission and delivery of energy.

California Independent System Operator (CAISO) – impartial grid operator charged with ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of electricity on the “electron superhighway” we know as the power grid.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is charged with regulating investor owned utilities including PG&E.

PG&E Solicits Feedback from Community and Develops Project Plans and Alternatives

START

California Power Electric Projects Approval Process*The electricity industry includes traditional and non-traditional utilities, private power plant owners and is regulated by state and federal agencies, each playing a unique role.

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Proceso para la aprobación de proyectos eléctricos en California

We Are Here

STARTSTART Identificación de

las necesidades de la red eléctrica local Compañía Pacific Gas and

Electric (PG&E) desarrolla proyecto para satisfacer las necesidades

Proyecto sometido al Operador del Sistema Independiente de California (CAISO por sus siglas en ingles)

CAISO identifica oportunidades para mejorar la estabilidad y eficiencia

CAISO ratifica la necesidad del proyecto y realiza reuniones públicas

CAISO aprueba el proyecto como parte de su Plan Anual

PG&E solicita la opinión de la comunidad y desarrolla planes y alternativas para el proyecto

PG&E envía aplicación a la Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California (CPUC por sus siglas en inglés)

CPUC da inicio al proceso de evaluación ambiental

CPUC realiza análisis ambiental/técnico y reuniones públicas

CPUC publica el borrador del documento ambiental

Periodo de comentarios públicos (45 días)

CPUC publica documento ambiental final

CPUC evalúa y anuncia la decisión propuesta Periodo de

comentarios públicos acerca de la decisión propuesta

CPUC emite decisión final y certifica el documento ambiental

Tarea y parte responsable:

Los empleados de la Compañía Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) son responsables de la transmisión y suministro seguro de energía.

Operador del Sistema Independiente de California (CAISO) – operador imparcial de la red responsable de asegurar el transporte seguro y confiable de electricidad en la “supercarretera de electrones” que llamamos red de energía.

Comisión de Utilidades Públicas de California (CPUC) – encargada de regular las utilidades propiedad de inversionistas, incluyendo PG&E.

California Power Electric Projects Approval Process*The electricity industry includes traditional and non-traditional utilities, private power plant owners and is regulated by state and federal agencies, each playing a unique role.

Explicación del proceso reglamentario

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Typical Transmission Line Structures

Estructuras típicas de la línea de transmisión

• We are committed to working with the community to minimize impacts while providing reliable energy for our future.

• Input gathered from the community will help direct the selection of the structures used for this project.

• Nuestro compromiso es trabajar con la comunidad para minimizar impactos mientras suministramos energía confiable para nuestro futuro.

• Los comentarios de la comunidad ayudarán a dirigir la selección de las estructuras que se usarán en el proyecto.

70 kV 230 kV

Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero tubulares

Light Duty Steel Pole Postes de acero livianos

Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero tubulares

Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero tubulares

Potential options for project structures Posibles opciones para las estructuras del proyecto

Lattice Tower Torres de celosía

Tubular Steel Pole Postes de acero tubulares

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Ensuring Your Safety and SecurityOur commitment to always put safety first

The security of our substations is a top priority. PG&E will implement safety and security measures that meet the highest established standards for critical infrastructure protection. These may include:• protective perimeter fencing• proper signage• intrusion detection system and alarms• card restricted access to the site• motion sensors• 24/7 video surveillance• perimeter lighting• advanced network firewalls for

telecommunications systems

We are coordinating closely with local law enforcement to ensure security concerns are understood and addressed.

Upgrades to the transmission system will consider proximity to nearby homes, businesses and farms, as well as the area’s natural vegetation, ensuring adequate distances to maintain a safe environment.

Our employees are guided by a company pledge to always put safety first.

PG&E is committed to investing in local infrastructure upgrades to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy to our customers.

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Garantizando su seguridadNuestro compromiso es poner siempre a la seguridad en primer lugar

La seguridad de nuestras subestaciones es prioritaria. PG&E implementará medidas de seguridad que satisfagan los más altos estándares establecidos para la protección de infraestructura crítica. Estos pueden incluir:• cerca protectora en el perímetro• señalización adecuada• sistemas de alarmas y detección de intrusos • acceso al sitio restringido por tarjetas • sensores de movimiento• video vigilancia 24/7• iluminación en el perímetro• firewalls avanzados en la red de los sistemas

de telecomunicaciones

Coordinaremos de cerca con las autoridades locales para garantizar que las inquietudes con respecto a la seguridad sean comprendidas y abordadas.

Las mejoras al sistema de transmisión tomarán en cuenta las distancias con respectos a los hogares, empresas, granjas y la vegetación natural del área, asegurando que exista un espacio adecuado para mantener un entorno seguro.

Nuestros empleados se guían por el compromiso de la compañía de hacer que la seguridad sea siempre una prioridad.

PG&E se ha comprometido a invertir en mejoras a la infraestructura local para suministrar energía segura, confiable, asequible y limpia a nuestros clientes.

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