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Bill would earmark PG&E fines for better pipelines

Posted on May 31, 2012 by integritythatworks

Two Bay Area lawmakers want to use revenue raised from fines leveled against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. – in connection with 2010′s San Bruno gas line explosion – to pay for upgrades to the utility’s transmission system, saying the … Continue reading →

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PG&E Names New Executive to Gas Pipeline Team

Posted on May 23, 2012 by integritythatworks

PG&E added another executive to its gas operations team to help rebuild the company following the 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno. Jesus Soto Jr., who is currently the vice president of operation services for El Paso Corp.’s pipeline group, … Continue reading →

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State Hearing to Focus on Increasing Funding for CA Public Utilities Commission

Posted on April 11, 2012 by integritythatworks

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking to add seven new positions to its gas safety division  A state assemblyman will be leading a hearing today to talk about possibly beefing up state regulators’ ability to oversee pipeline safety in … Continue reading →

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