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Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share

Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more. This move is backed by Oregon's POWER Act, which helps ensure that data centers in PGE's coverage area pay their fair share.

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‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres

In 1993, she squeezed a $333m settlement from a Californian energy company in a scandal over contaminated water. Three decades later, she has a new target in her sights – and it’s global

The Guardian - UK

Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’

For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers

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Here's What to Expect From PG&E's Next Earnings Report

PG&E is poised to announce its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a double-digit growth in the company’s bottom-line figure.

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Tankless Water Heater Installation – Endless Hot Water, Professionally Installed

Say goodbye to the "cold shower dance" and hello to unlimited hot water. Here is the ultimate guide to upgrading your Bay Area or Sacramento home to a tankless system without the headache.

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Why GE Vernova, PG&E and Mastercard Are Income Boosters for 2026

Dividend increases of 100% are the latest reward for shareholders in GEV and PCG. Meanwhile, Mastercard's latest increase comes in well above 10%.

MarketBeat

Mass power outages black out large parts of San Francisco and disrupt traffic

Traffic signals failed in large portions of the California city while Waymo robotaxis stopped in streets and intersections

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Doorbell camera captures moment a home blows up in California, and what caused it has residents furious

Neighborhood turned into a warzone scene.

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Hayward Explosion Today: Why Evacuation Didn't Happen Despite a Known Gas Line Rupture, According to Investigators

Investigators examine why no evacuation was ordered before the Hayward gas explosion, reviewing PG&E's response, timelines and safety protocols.

International Business Times UK

Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area injures at least six people

Explosion led to three-alarm blaze in Hayward, California, neighborhood after construction crew damaged a gas pipe

The Guardian - US

PG&E Stock: Is PCG Underperforming the Utilities Sector?

PG&E has significantly underperformed the broader utilities sector over the past year, yet analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.

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Is PG&E Stock Underperforming the Dow?

While PG&E has lagged behind the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Wall Street still appears optimistic about its prospects.

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"I've seen the rod of His wrath, and have been beaten with it": Glenn Schwartz was set to be one of the great guitar heroes of the 70s – but then he was lost to a horrific religious cult

The rise, fall and salvation of Glenn Schwartz, the man they called "the White Hendrix"

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Apple, PG&E, D.R. Horton And An Industrial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Brian Belski, chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, named TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD) as his final trade.

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Top 2 Utilities Stocks You May Want To Dump In August

As of Aug. 12, 2025, two stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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Options Corner: Hot Earnings 'Loser' PG&E Corp Can Still Offer Upside For Speculators

As a general principle, a bet on publicly traded companies that miss quarterly earnings and sales targets typically doesn't perform well after disclosure. However, some oddities exist, including utility giant PGE Corp (NYSE:PCG). Although the entity technically failed to meet expectations, PCG stock has been a hot commodity, swinging higher…

Benzinga

Apple, MercadoLibre, PG&E And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joshua Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be finding support here and doesn't seem to want to go down anymore.

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Is PG&E an AI Power Play? Why Options Traders Are Betting Big

A surge in bullish options bets signals a new era for PG&E as the company stabilizes operations and positions itself to power the AI industry's growth.

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California's $21B Wildfire Fund Faces Existential Test As Edison Liability Looms: 'Claims May Be Substantial Enough To Fully Exhaust The Fund'

California's $21 billion wildfire insurance fund, created to protect ratepayers and keep investor-owned utilities solvent, could be on the verge of depletion if Southern California Edison, which is owned by Edison International (NYSE:EIX), is found liable for the devastating Eaton Fire in early 2025.

Benzinga

Utility ETFs Back In The Spotlight As VPU Hits 52-Week High

While market volatility bubbles and macro uncertainty persists, investors are finding themselves once again besotted with a timeless safe haven: utilities. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (NYSE:VPU) has surged into a new 52-week high, up nearly 20% from its one-year trough, and reinvigorated interest in the broader utilities ETF universe.

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Is PG&E Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

While PG&E has underperformed the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The Independent UK

Napa Valley town that once rode out emergencies with diesel gets a clean-power backup

When the threat of wildfires has forced power to be cut in the tourist town of Calistoga, California, on the edge of Napa Valley, it’s meant firing up a bank of noisy, polluting diesel generators

The Guardian - US

California town investigates mystery of ‘exploding’ bird deaths

Richmond residents say 50 dead birds have been found, with signs of injuries maybe caused by BB gun or slingshot

The Guardian - UK

European firms ramping up lobbying for climate action, report finds

Research shows companies ‘aligned’ with strategies to meet climate goals have risen from 3% in 2019 to 23% in 2025

The Independent UK

Mysterious exploding bird epidemic ‘horrifying’ Bay Area neighborhood

PG&E, the regional power company, said it was aware of the issue and is investigating to determine whether or not its power lines are playing any role in the mysterious bird deaths

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