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Forecast calls for lower January natural gas bills than a year ago

SAN FRANCISCO – Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s (PG&E) customers can expect average natural gas bills to be about 9 percent lower this month than in January of last year.


Small increases in charges for transmission, distribution and mandated social programs are expected to be offset by lower forecast usage and a decline in gas prices.


The price of the natural gas has been favorable due to high storage levels and lower demand.


Natural gas costs can change quickly during the winter months depending on weather and market conditions.


PG&E takes steps to protect customers from severe price spikes, including smart purchasing decisions, financial hedging against potential price spikes, and using its extensive pipeline and storage infrastructure to help us moderate gas purchase costs. PG&E passes the wholesale price of gas through to customers without mark-up.


Customers also CAN take steps to help reduce their gas bills, as well. Simply turning down your thermostat by just one or two degrees and installing weather stripping in your home, are two easy ways to save on your winter heating bills.


Customers in need of assistance with bill payment should call 800-PGE-5000.

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Next 59 minute seminar looks at growing business with outrageous offers

LAKEPORT – It’s tough growing a business at any time, especially in this economic climate. By developing “outrageous offers” using audacious out-of-the-box thinking, you can acquire new customers that will stay with you for years.


At the Lake County Chamber of Commerce's next 59 minute seminar, scheduled fro 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, attendees will learn:


  • The three areas of your business you can make simple changes to that will increase your results exponentially;

  • The one vital piece of information you need before you can create an outrageous offer;

  • Many examples of outrageous offers you can apply to your business today to improve results immediately.


Plus, as an extra bonus to all attendees, get a “sneak peak” at a new and ambitious Lake County Chamber program that will showcase your business and “outrageous offers” to Lake County residents.


The seminar will take place at the Soper Reese Community Theater, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport. It's free to Lake County Chamber members. The cost to nonmembers is $10.


Reserve your place today by calling the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092 or go online to www.lakecochamber.com.

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