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The data is collected through the company's extensive surveying of its complete gas pipeline system. The data is tracked and measured against the goal to achieve a service-area-wide decline in year-over-year emissions from pipelines.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cb\u003eZip Code Border\u003c/b\u003e - Contain the zip codes within the gas service territory with emissions data for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 3 Year Average. Used by the Year and Zip Code Selector in the ArcGIS Dashboard\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethane Emissions Hatch\u003c/b\u003e -  Used to symbolize the zip code by the methane emissions level and by year using cross hatching for color-blind users\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethane Emissions\u003c/b\u003e - Used to symbolize the zip code by the methane emissions level and by year using a color ramp.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are emissions\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003eEmissions is the term used to describe the release of gas to atmosphere. Methane emissions quantities from PG&E's pipeline system are not harmful to human health but they can have impact on the environment, including global warming. That is why PG&E has taken an aggressive approach to reducing emissions on its system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing state of the art technology\u003c/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe development and use of state-of-the-art methane-detecting technologies are key to PG&E's efforts to reduce overall gas emissions. This also advances the company's commitment to help combat climate change and to help the state achieve and surpass its clean energy goals.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePG&E has one of the nation's leading Research and Development teams working to develop, test, and pilot new emissions detection technologies. PG&E was one of the very first companies to collaborate with Picarro Inc. to adapt some of the most highly sensitive methane detection technologies onto a mobile vehicle platform.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePG&E maintains a fleet of 10 vehicles equipped with the Picarro mobile survey technology. PG&E also conducts inspections on foot by personnel who also walk along the pipeline system to survey for any signs of emissions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePG&E works in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to adapt advanced technologies originally created to identify methane on the planet Mars onto different devices, including an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA new approach taken by PG&E in the last two years is the Super-emitter accelerated survey process. With this, PG&E surveys its system more often and focuses on finding and fixing the largest emissions first… A process introduced to and supported by the California Public Utilities Commission.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eInspecting pipelines\u003c/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNatural Gas pipeline inspections are conducted on the larger gas transmission pipes twice a year and annually for the smaller diameter distribution pipelines within the main business areas of communities. All additional non-business areas are inspected every three years on an ongoing basis. Gas-related emissions surveys are conducted to ensure the safe, reliable and affordable delivery of clean natural gas.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind and fix\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003eWhen gas emissions or leaks are found on the pipeline system, they are prioritized and graded following the national grading standard established by the American Gas Association. Factors including location, emissions, and size are considered as part of this process.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003eEmissions that pose a threat to safety are prioritized and immediately repaired. All subsequent leaks are prioritized and placed on a repair schedule. In addition to our annualized surveys, we also respond within 20 minutes to all calls from customers regarding suspected leaks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003eThe emissions data collected by PG&E is organized on the map by zip code and provides a three-year history of PG&E's service area. The ranking of cumulative emissions are color coded. Each spring as the annual data is analyzed, the map will be updated.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA modern gas system\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003eSince 2010 PG&E has made significant enhancements and upgrades to its extensive 50,000+ mile natural gas pipeline system, including:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstalling a combined 6,780 SCADA visibility and control points on distribution and transmission lines, which monitor pressure and flow of gas 24-hours a day and feed that data back to the Gas Control Center;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReducing the number of open leaks on its system;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplacing 863 miles of distribution pipeline;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReplacing 269 miles of transmission pipeline;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePressure testing 1,495 miles of transmission pipeline;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnd, modernizing 1,316 miles of gas transmission line to accommodate inspection tools.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking with state and federal agencies\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial;'\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e\u003cfont color='#000000' style='font-family:inherit;'\u003ePG&E reports its greenhouse gas emissions to the \u003c/font\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href='https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/greenhouse-gas-inventory' style='color:rgb(0, 121, 193); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:inherit;' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'\u003eCalifornia Air Resources Board \u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e\u003cfont color='#000000' style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e and the \u003c/font\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href='https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting' style='color:rgb(0, 121, 193); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:inherit;' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'\u003eU.S. Environmental Protection Agency.\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e\u003cfont color='#000000' style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e (EPA). On a voluntary basis, PG&E reports a more comprehensive emissions inventory to \u003ca href='https://www.theclimateregistry.org/tools-resources/reporting-protocols/general-reporting-protocol/' style='color:rgb(0, 121, 193); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:FFDINWebBold, Arial; box-sizing:border-box; display:inline; font-size:inherit;' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'\u003eThe Climate Registry\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit; box-sizing:border-box; width:1px; height:1px; margin:-1px; padding:0px; border:0px;'\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, a nonprofit organization. Each year, PG&E also \u003c/font\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href='https://www.pgecorp.com/corp/responsibility-sustainability/environmental/reports.page?' style='color:rgb(0, 121, 193); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:inherit;' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'\u003ereports its greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href='https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-06/documents/pacific_gas_and_electric_mc_factsheet_webready_2019-05.pdf' style='color:rgb(7, 103, 155); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:FFDINWebBold, Arial; box-sizing:border-box; display:inline-block; font-size:14px; border-radius:0px; text-transform:uppercase; box-shadow:none; border-color:transparent;' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'\u003eIN 2016, THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY LAUNCHED A METHANE CHALLENGE. PG&E WAS ONE OF THE 41 FOUNDING PARTNERS\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit; box-sizing:border-box; width:1px; height:1px; margin:-1px; padding:0px; border:0px;'\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:FFDINWeb, Arial; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size:14px;'\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next", Avenir, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box;'\u003e\u003cfont color='#333333' style='font-family:inherit;'\u003eTo learn more about Gas Safety, visit \u003c/font\u003e\u003cfont color='#0000ee' style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e\u003cspan style='font-family:inherit;'\u003e\u003cu\u003ehttps://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/gas-safety/gas-safety.page\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/font\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(51, 51, 51); 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