(San Francisco) – PG&E Corporation (NYSE:
PCG) issued the following statement in support of the
efforts by Senator Joseph Lieberman, I-D Connecticut,
and Senator John Warner, R-Virginia, to draft a comprehensive
climate change bill.
"PG&E welcomes Senator Lieberman and Senator
Warner's announcement to bring a comprehensive climate
change bill before their subcommittee before the August
recess,” said Steven Kline, Vice President of
Environmental and Federal Affairs for PG&E Corporation. “PG&E
believes the link between greenhouse gas emissions
and the Earth's warming climate is convincing; the
potential consequences are serious; and the need for
action is urgent. Today's announcement represents an
important step to advance legislation. We welcome the
opportunity to work with the senators and the committee
in support of their efforts to develop meaningful legislation
to address this pressing issue."
PG&E Corporation is an energy-based holding company
headquartered in San Francisco, California. With assets
valued at $34 billion, its operations include electric
and gas distribution, natural gas and electric transmission,
and electric generation. It is the parent company of
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, one of the largest
investor-owned gas and electric utilities in the country.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company serve approximately
15 million customers throughout northern and central
California.