Into these pages is compressed the many-sided centennial story of a widespread public utility. Over these 100 years, more than 520 utility companies have been welded into the present single organization. This account is intended to emphasize the daring enterprise, courage and vision of the men who laid the foundation and built what is now Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
This is essential a tale of men and leaders of men; one of risk and toil, and not a little privation, trouble and heartbreak, eventually offset by magnificent achievement. It is a recital of engineering feats accomplished despite great obstacles, of pioneering in the little-known field of electricity, of bold venturing of capital to perform a public service.
The events recorded here have provided light, heat and power in Northern California, and even made possible the development of regional industry, commerce and culture. The story chronicles the development of PG&E and its role in the growth of the state of California.
This is essential a tale of men and leaders of men; one of risk and toil, and not a little privation, trouble and heartbreak, eventually offset by magnificent achievement. It is a recital of engineering feats accomplished despite great obstacles, of pioneering in the little-known field of electricity, of bold venturing of capital to perform a public service.
The events recorded here have provided light, heat and power in Northern California, and even made possible the development of regional industry, commerce and culture. The story chronicles the development of PG&E and its role in the growth of the state of California.
