Environmental Awards

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy—Champion of Energy Efficiency. Granted to PG&E's Food Service Technology Center for excellence in the categories of research and development, energy policy, implementation and deployment, and leadership.

Association of Energy Services Professionals—Outstanding Achievement in Energy Program Design or Implementation—Honorable Mention. Granted to the California Statewide Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate Program, which PG&E and the other state investor-owned utilities administer. The Association of Energy Services Professionals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the professional interests of individuals working to provide value through energy services by sharing ideas, information and experiences.

Breathe California—Clean Air Award. Recognized PG&E and numerous community groups for the collaborative efforts that led to the closure of the Hunters Point Power Plant.

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)—San Francisco: Commercial Recycler of the Year Awards—Runner-Up for "Large Buildings" Category. For our commitment to recycling at our General Office complex in downtown San Francisco.

California Inland Fisheries Foundation, Inc. (CIFFI)—Corporate Community and Environmental Stewardship Award. Recognized PG&E's environmental stewardship of California's watersheds, integrating hydro-power operations while providing recreational and fishery benefits to Californians. Also commended PG&E's commitment to the communities it serves, including support of CIFFI's youth derbies and educational programs.

California Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. PG&E won this award for two of its programs: Solar Schools (under the "Children's Environmental Education" category) and "AG-ICE" (under the "Environmental and Economic Partnerships" category). The award is the State of California's highest and most prestigious environmental honor, recognizing individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable contributions in conserving California's precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, and building public-private partnerships.

California State Parks Foundation—Golden Poppy Award. Honored the dedicated employees of PG&E, who have worked countless volunteer hours during the California State Parks Foundation's annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup event.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council—Annual Innovation Award. Recognized PG&E's Solar Schools Program for its innovative role in promoting and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Keystone Center—Leadership in Industry Award. Honored PG&E's accomplishments across a range of environmental areas, notably our leadership in developing initiatives in energy efficiency, renewable energy and global climate change.

National Arbor Day Foundation—Tree Line USA Award. For the 12th consecutive year, recognized PG&E as a Treeline USA Utility for the company's environmental leadership in caring for the health of trees while providing safe and sound vegetation management along gas and electric lines.

Pacific Forest Trust—2006 Outside-the-Box Award. Honored PG&E for its innovative ClimateSmart program, which will give customers the option to make their energy use "climate neutral" by investing in forest conservation and restoration projects that remove an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company was also recognized for its exemplary history of managing its watershed forestlands utilizing sustainable stewardship practices.

Peak Load Management Alliance—Demand Response Award. Recognized PG&E and The Energy Coalition for founding the Business Energy Coalition, a voluntary cooperative program between PG&E and more than 30 major San Francisco business and civic leaders.

San Francisco Business Times—Education Innovator of the Year. For designing and implementing the highly successful Solar Schools program to train teachers, inform students and generate interest in the critical role that renewable resources play in meeting California's energy needs.

Solar Electric Power Association—Public Awareness and Industry Leadership Award. In recognition of PG&E's ongoing solar outreach, policy support and leadership.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. For continued outstanding achievement in our energy efficiency program targeting residential new construction. For the fourth year in a row, PG&E and California's other investor-owned utilities won recognition from ENERGY STAR for the residential new construction program.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—WasteWise Organic Material Reduction Gold Achievement Award. For outstanding composting and waste reduction efforts at our San Francisco headquarters and Pacific Energy Center.