Plates at our planet s surface move because of the intense heat in the Earth s core that causes molten rock in the mantle layer to move. It moves in a pattern called a convection cell that forms when warm material rises, cools, and eventually sink down. As the cooled material sinks down, it is warmed and rises again.
PG&E on Wednesday did not offer a specific figure for how much the switch to renewable power would boost electricity rates in 2015. But in the past, the utility has said that rates will rise 1 percent to 2 percent each year as a result.
PG&E today (Nov. 15) filed its 2014-2016 General Rate Case (GRC). The proposal requests additional funding for investing in infrastructure and achieving significant gains in the safety and reliability of its electric and gas operations.ew Income Guidelines Issued for CARE Program. PG&E estimates estimated more than 100,000 households throughout Northern and Central California might be eligible to receive a discount on their monthly energy through the CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) program, but are not yet enrolled.