SAN FRANCISCO - PG&E Corporation
Chairman, CEO, and President Robert D. Glynn, Jr. today issued the
following statement in response to the announcements made by Energy
Secretary Bill Richardson, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Chairman James Hoecker, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and Governor Gray
Davis, regarding California's power crisis:
"PG&E Corporation appreciates
the leadership shown today by state and federal officials in addressing
the crisis in California's energy sector. They are clearly working
to find solutions to the immediate crisis, giving Californians reason
for optimism that long-term solutions can be developed, as well.
"I am especially gratified
that Governor Davis and Senator Feinstein underscored the irreplaceable
role that California's utilities have in powering the state's economy.
Governor Davis and Senator Feinstein see clearly that only financially
healthy utilities can continue to provide service, and ultimately
must play a role in fostering long-term solutions.
"We applaud Secretary Richardson
for taking immediate actions to make additional power available
to California at reasonable costs. We also welcome his call for
a settlement conference of the parties and would participate in
any such forum."