PG&E Sponsors World Env Day-Greenwashed Sweetheart Deal!

U.N. Conference Begins in S.F. Today With PG&E Participating in Panels on
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric
Company is contributing $100,000 to the 2005 United Nations World Environment
Day conference, being held in San Francisco June 1-5. In addition to being a
key sponsor, PG&E is also lending its facilities and environmental expertise
for several of the conference events.
"This is the first time this important conference has ever been held in
the United States," said Bob Harris, PG&E's vice president of environmental
affairs. "It's the perfect opportunity for PG&E to share the results of our
strong environmental commitment and to learn what others are doing to protect
our planet."
PG&E's financial contribution is being made through the City and County of
San Francisco's Department of the Environment, which is hosting the 2005 World
Environment Day (WED).
"PG&E's generous contribution is vital in helping us host World
Environment Day in San Francisco," said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. "I
truly appreciate PG&E's support for World Environment Day and the
long-standing commitment to community involvement the utility has in the City
of San Francisco."
"San Francisco is the most environmentally aware city in America and many
of our customers here and throughout California take great pride in their
environmental commitment," said PG&E's Harris. "We're honored to help make
this conference a reality, and shine an international spotlight on San
Francisco's and California's tremendous accomplishments."
PG&E is participating on numerous fronts including hosting workshops and
panels on energy efficiency and green building technology. PG&E experts are
participating in panels that address climate change, clean fuels, and energy
efficiency. Some of PG&E's fleet of heavy-duty trucks that run on compressed
natural gas will also be displayed. In addition, information about PG&E's
energy efficiency and environmental programs will be part of the two key
exhibitions at Fort Mason and the Civic Center.
WED was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. It is
hosted the first week in June every year by a different city, and commemorated
with an international exposition. The purpose of WED is to stimulate awareness
about the environment and to enhance political attention and public action.
This year's theme is the urban environment and mayors from around the world
are coming to participate.
During the conference, the international gathering of mayors will share
ideas and experiences to develop a set of Urban Environmental Accords, which
will provide a roadmap for environmental improvements in cities. The Accords
cover urban design, transportation, energy, open space, recycling, health, and
water-they can be reviewed and commented on at urbanaccords.org. The accords
will be signed at San Francisco City Hall on June 5.
Beyond the official calendar of the conference, more than 150 community
activities are scheduled around WED. These events are open to the public and
include workshops, tours, the Green Cities Expo & art events at Fort Mason,
films at the Castro Theater, lectures, presentations, and more. Each day is
focused on a specific theme: Urban Power, Cities on the Move, Redesigning
Metropolis, Pure Elements, and Flower Power. For more information about WED
and associated events, visit http://www.wed2005.org.
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