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PG&E says electric rates stabilizing; AutoZone electrification project moving forward
Summary
Pacific Gas & Electric told the council it does not expect electric rate increases through 2026 and said it is working with AutoZone on an electrification plan; the council noted pole and vault work will energize AutoZone sooner than expected.
Nathan Alonso, PG&E local government affairs representative, said PG&E expects rate stabilization on the electric side and does not anticipate rate increases in 2025–26. He added the only anticipated near‑term rate changes are on the gas side to fund system‑wide transmission upgrades.
Alonso said PG&E is working with AutoZone on an electrification plan for its new distribution center and has been coordinating with other prospective businesses locating in Chowchilla. Councilmembers reported that a vault was installed in October and pole work was scheduled to energize the AutoZone site the following day, earlier than an original March timeline.
Alonso also said PG&E sent mutual‑aid crews to assist other utilities after a Southern California Edison service‑territory fire and that utilities share crews in emergencies despite separate service territories.
Ending: PG&E will continue coordination with the city and businesses on electrification and outreach; staff and council noted the pole installation will advance the AutoZone energization schedule.
