PG&E

PG&E, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, is the utility that delivers electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses in Northern and Central California. Its website covers account management, bill payment, outage reporting, energy assistance programs such as CARE and Medical Baseline, rebates, and solar and electric vehicle programs.

For gas leaks, downed powerlines or other emergencies, the company asks people to leave the area or stay clear and call 9-1-1 first, then call PG&E. Its 24-hour customer service line is 1-877-660-6789, and a separate 24-hour power outage information line is available. The company's headquarters is at 300 Lakeside Drive in Oakland.