Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division.
General ProvisionsDefinitions
Section § 3410
This section explains that the definitions in the chapter are used to interpret this part of the law unless the situation clearly demands a different meaning.
definition interpretation context requirements construction of division
Section § 3411
This section of the law defines the term “Act” as specifically referring to the Golden State Energy Act.
“Act” means the Golden State Energy Act.
Golden State Energy Act definition of Act California energy legislation
Section § 3411.5
This section defines what is meant by the "Acquisition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company." It includes acquiring the company's property, as defined in another legal code, as well as any franchise rights and stock connected to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The acquisition could also happen through eminent domain, which is when the government takes private property for public use, sometimes with compensation.
“Acquisition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company” means the acquisition of the property, as defined in Section 1235.170 of the Code of Civil Procedure, including any franchise rights and stock, of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including by eminent domain.
Pacific Gas and Electric property acquisition franchise rights
Section § 3412
This section defines the term "Board" specifically as the board of directors for Golden State Energy, which is further detailed starting in Section 3420.
“Board” means Golden State Energy’s board of directors described in Part 2 (commencing with Section 3420).
Golden State Energy board of directors Part 2 Section 3420
Section § 3412.5
This section defines 'Decision 20-05-053' as a specific ruling made on May 28, 2019. It discusses the approval of a reorganization plan for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. This decision arose from an investigation into the rate effects and other issues related to PG&E's bankruptcy proceedings filed in court under Case No. 19-30088.
“Decision 20-05-053” means Decision 20-05-053 (May 28, 2019) Decision Approving Reorganization Plan in Investigation 19-09-016 (September 26, 2019) Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion to Consider the Ratemaking and Other Implications of a Proposed Plan for Resolution of Voluntary Case filed by Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco Division, In re Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Case No. 19-30088.
Decision 20-05-053 PG&E bankruptcy reorganization plan
Section § 3415
In this section, "indebtedness" refers to all types of financial obligations that Golden State Energy might have. This includes bonds, notes, commercial paper, variable rate securities, and other forms of debt.
“Indebtedness” means bonds, notes, commercial paper, variable rate and variable maturity securities, other obligations, and any other evidences of indebtedness issued by Golden State Energy.
indebtedness definition bonds notes
Section § 3416
This section defines what 'Pacific Gas and Electric Company' (PG&E) includes. It means not just the company itself but also PG&E Corporation, any of their subsidiaries or affiliates that handle assets for electric or gas services in PG&E's area, and any successors to these entities.
“Pacific Gas and Electric Company” means Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E Corporation, any subsidiary or affiliate of the foregoing holding any assets related to the provision of electrical or gas service within Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s service territory, and any successor to any of the foregoing.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company PG&E Corporation subsidiaries
Section § 3417
This section defines "Pacific Gas and Electric Company's service territory" as the area and boundaries that were determined at the time when Pacific Gas and Electric Company was acquired.
“Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s service territory” means the boundaries and specifications of the company’s service territory on the date of the closing of the acquisition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company service territory acquisition boundaries
