SAN FRANCISCO
Deadline for filing fire claims in PG&E Chapter 11 cases is 5 p.m. Pacific Time
PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (together “PG&E”) are sharing an important reminder that the Bankruptcy Court-approved deadline for unfiled, non-governmental fire claimants to file claims against PG&E is today, Dec. 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). The deadline for filing claims is known as the Bar Date.
Claims related to the Northern California fires that arose prior to Jan. 29, 2019, must be filed in PG&E’s Chapter 11 cases and received no later than the deadline of Dec. 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). If any person or entity believes money is owed to them by PG&E for loss or injury resulting from the Northern California fires that arose before PG&E filed for Chapter 11 on Jan. 29, 2019, then they must file a Proof of Claim before the Bar Date.
If those who are affected do not submit a Proof of Claim by today’s deadline, they may be barred from filing a claim against PG&E and give up rights to any payment or other compensation.
Fire claims can be filed online, at one of six PG&E Claim Service Centers (listed below), or by mail. Importantly, fire claims must be received by today December 31 at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). So, if filing by mail, delivery must be completed before that deadline.
For complete details on who is eligible to file a claim, how to file a claim, the Proof of Claim form and other information, visit officialfireclaims.com or call the toll-free information line at (888) 909-0100. PG&E has also established a section of its website at pge.com/reorganization with additional information about the Bar Date notice.
Fire claims may be filed electronically at officialfireclaims.com by selecting the “File Claim Now” icon.
Before any distribution payments are made, a Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement must be approved by the Bankruptcy Court. These documents, once approved, will explain the claims distribution process and the amounts that will be paid on account of allowed claims.
The Northern California fires include, but are not limited to, the following fires: 37, Adobe, Atlas, Blue, Butte, Camp, Cascade, Cherokee, Ghost Ship, Honey, La Porte, Lobo, Maacama, McCourtney, Norrbom, Nuns, Partrick, Pocket, Point, Pressley, Pythian (a.k.a. Oakmont), Redwood, Sullivan, Sulphur and Tubbs.
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UKIAH
Ukiah Unified uses energy retrofits and solar projects to fund new HVAC system for Grace Hudson Elementary
Since taking advantage of grant funding available through Proposition 39 and the California Clean Energy Jobs Act in 2017 and 2018, Ukiah Unified School District (UUSD) has retrofitted lighting at five schools and plans to do the same at remaining schools, as well as installing solar panels at various locations. The total savings on electricity bills should be enough to fund a new “desperately needed” heating and air conditioning system for Grace Hudson Elementary School, according to UUSD Superintendent Deb Kubin.
By working with Indoor Environmental Services (IES), a Minnesota company with offices in Santa Rosa that specializes in helping clients create more efficient indoor environments, UUSD was able to evaluate its current energy consumption and determine ways to reduce costs through improved efficiency. High efficiency LED fixtures not only lower UUSD’s electrical costs and carbon footprint, but provide higher quality natural light levels in classrooms.
Kubin said, “Moving to more energy-efficient technology was an easy choice. Figuring out how to pay for it was the challenge. The Prop. 39 funds were essential.”
Since finishing the lighting retrofits at Eagle Peak Middle School, Grace Hudson Elementary, Nokomis Elementary, Oak Manor Elementary, and Calpella Elementary, UUSD has reduced its energy usage during a 9-month period by almost a fifth (346,721 kWh), saving roughly $66,675.
Kubin said, “Whenever we can creatively use our scarce resources more effectively, we do so. Money-saving energy retrofits and solar projects are a perfect example. It’s up to all of us to pay attention to how we use electricity. Once you start looking for ways to improve, you see them everywhere.”
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CLEARLAKE
Park Study Club Monthly meeting
The club’s next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm. The club meets at 13587 Santa Clara Avenue, Clearlake Park. Guest speaker scheduled is Ilene Dumont from People Services. Call 707-995-3646
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