California watchdog urges review of PG&E’s ‘monopoly’ certificate

Published 21:41 on August 5, 2019  /  Last updated at 21:41 on August 5, 2019  / Dan McGraw /  Americas, US

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) should consider revoking a certificate granting utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) the sole right to distribute natural gas and power in northern California due to the company's recent safety record, according to the agency's Public Advocates Office.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) should consider revoking a certificate granting utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) the sole right to distribute natural gas and power in northern California due to the company's recent safety record, according to the agency's Public Advocates Office.


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