Pacific Gas & Electric (PCG)

Do special requirements apply to members of the Nominating and Governance Committee?

The Nominating and Governance Committee must be composed entirely of independent directors, as defined in the Corporate Governance Guidelines and in the New York Stock Exchange rules. All Committee members meet these independence requirements.

Because PG&E Corporation and a subsidiary hold approximately 96% of the voting power of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, that company is a "controlled subsidiary" of PG&E Corporation and will not be subject to certain NYSE Alternext rules that otherwise would require that all members of the Committee meet the NYSE Alternext definition of "independent director" and would impose requirements on Pacific Gas and Electric Company's director nomination process.

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Do special requirements apply to members of the Nominating and Governance Committee?

The Nominating and Governance Committee must be composed entirely of independent directors, as defined in the Corporate Governance Guidelines and in the New York Stock Exchange rules. All Committee members meet these independence requirements.

Because PG&E Corporation and a subsidiary hold approximately 96% of the voting power in Pacific Gas and Electric Company, that company is a "controlled subsidiary" of PG&E Corporation and will not be subject to certain American Stock Exchange rules that otherwise would require that all members of the Committee meet the American Stock Exchange definition of "independent director" and would impose requirements on Pacific Gas and Electric Company's director nomination process and methods for determining executive compensation.