Who Owns PG&E?

What does PG&E Corporation own?
PG&E Corporation's primary asset is Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the regulated utility serving 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The utility owns generation including the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, hydroelectric facilities, transmission and distribution networks, and gas pipeline systems.

Is PG&E Corporation publicly traded?
Yes. PG&E Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PCG and is a component of the S&P 500. Shares are widely held by institutional investors.

Who founded PG&E?
Pacific Gas and Electric Company was formed in 1905 by consolidating San Francisco-area utilities, with lineage to the San Francisco Gas Company of 1852. PG&E Corporation, the holding company, was incorporated in 1995 and became the utility's parent in 1997.

Where is PG&E headquartered?
PG&E is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA at 300 Lakeside Drive. The utility serves roughly 70,000 square miles across Northern and Central California.

How many brands does PG&E own?
PG&E operates as a single-brand company under the PG&E name. Its utility subsidiary delivers all customer-facing service, and assets like the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operate under the utility identity.

Who owns PG&E?
PG&E is owned by its public shareholders, dominated by institutional investors, with no controlling owner. It emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2020 under new ownership structure and governance.

Is PG&E still liable for wildfires?
Yes. Under California's inverse condemnation doctrine, the utility remains strictly liable for fires caused by its equipment. The state Wildfire Fund covers eligible claims above a threshold for fires after July 2019, but the structural exposure remains central to the company's risk profile.