What is PGE greenbook?
The Electric and Gas Service Requirements (i.e., Greenbook) is a guide to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) requirements and policies for establishing electric and gas service to new or remodeled applicant installations.
What is PGE baseline?
PG&E’s Medical Baseline Program is an assistance program for PG&E customers who need energy for certain medical needs. The program includes: ■ An additional monthly allotment of energy at a lower rate. ■ Extra notifications for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) see reverse.
How does the PGE tier system work?
Under tiered rates, the price gets higher as more energy is used. Therefore, customers who use less energy see lower bills as a result of the lower price in the lower tiers. Customers who use more energy are billed at the higher price in the higher usage tiers.
What is a PG&E easement?
What is an easement? Easement agreements are recorded documents that remain in effect when a property is transferred to new owners. An easement agreement includes language that restricts certain uses within the right-of-way and ensures PG&E’s ability to access the area above the pipeline.
What does Euserc stand for?
Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee
EUSERC is an acronym for Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee.
How far should Generator be from gas meter?
That pressure experiences friction the farther it travels, and therefore loses pressure by the time it reaches the generator. The generator usually needs to be at least 5 feet from your lot line, and at least 18″ from the side of your home.
What is Tier 2 usage PGE?
Energy used within your Baseline Allowance is billed at the lowest price. Energy used above the Baseline Allowance is considered Tier 2 and is billed at a higher price. If your energy use exceeds four times the Baseline Allowance during your monthly billing cycle, a High Usage Surcharge will be applied.
Can you build on a PG&E easement?
PG&E has acquired easements on property owned by others, allowing us to install, operate and maintain our facilities. These easements may restrict certain uses (e.g., structures or wells within the easement), allow PG&E to control the vegetation and provide general access rights on the property.
Can PG&E cut trees on my property?
Tree debris management PG&E and our tree contractors do not have the authority to remove wood because the trees on your land are your property. As a courtesy, tree crews cut larger limbs into more manageable lengths and leave wood on-site for customer use.
How many feet away from a house should a generator be?
20 feet
Never run a generator in an enclosed space or indoors. Always place the generator at least 20 feet from the house with the engine exhaust directed away from windows and doors.
What is my baseline?
Understanding a Baseline. A baseline can be any number that serves as a reasonable and defined starting point for comparison purposes. It may be used to evaluate the effects of a change, track the progress of an improvement project, or measure the difference between two periods of time.
What is PGE Tier 1?
This rate plan has two pricing levels, known as “tiers,” which are based on how much energy you use. It also includes a High Usage Surcharge when your usage exceeds four times your Baseline Allowance, also known as Tier 1.
Is time-of-use better than tiered?
With TOU rates, customers who use less on average pay more than on tiered rates because they tend to need electricity during high-priced peak periods.”
How close can a tree be to a power line?
If your property is relatively close to power lines, stick to planting a tree that will reach a mature height of no more than 15 feet. If you wish to plant a tree that’s over 15 feet tall, make sure it’s at least 50 yards away from any power lines in any direction.