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Greenbook Manual

2022-2023 edition

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The 2022-2023 Greenbook supersedes all previous editions and revisions and the requirements, here in, are effective until a new revision is released. The PG&E Electric and Gas Service Requirements (Greenbook) Sections 1 through 11 are typically updated and published every two years. The design and construction documents located in Appendix B and C may be revised at any time and posted here on this Greenbook webpage. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants for all gas and electric service projects review the documents located in "Appendix C: Electric and gas engineering documents" to verify they have the latest updated document revisions before finalizing project plans.

PG&E Electric and Gas Service Requirements, also called the Greenbook, contains the utility requirements for establishing gas or electric service to new or remodeled customer installations.

Offers guidelines for professionals

  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Electrical contractors
  • Plumbing contractors
  • City and county officials
  • Electrical equipment manufacturers

Available online

  • Information and requirements change over time.
  • The online version is updated as changes occur.
  • The printed manual is updated at each scheduled printing cycle.
  • Refer to the online version for the most current information.

Helps with coordinating projects

  • Connect with a local PG&E representative.
  • Ensure plans meet the most current PG&E requirements.
  • Finalize plans with PG&E Building and Renovation Services.

Greenbook Manual online

 

Recent updates to the Greenbook:

1. General (PDF, 3.9 MB)

2. Gas Service (PDF, 3.9 MB)

3. Electric Service: Underground (PDF, 3.9 MB)

4. Electric Service: Overhead (PDF, 3.9 MB)

5. Electric Metering: General (PDF, 3.9 MB)

6. Electric Metering: Residential (PDF, 3.9 MB)

7. Electric Metering: Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural (PDF, 3.9 MB)

8. Electric Metering: Pedestals (PDF, 3.9 MB)

9. Electric Metering: Components and Cable Terminating Facilities (PDF, 3.9 MB)

10. Electric Switchboards: 0 Volts Through 600 Volts (PDF, 3.9 MB)

Gas Engineering Documents


Electric Engineering Documents

Popular Greenbook topics

Information for common topics are below. Additional resources are available by calling 1-877-743-7782 or visiting Building and renovation Services.

If you choose to trench and backfill on your own, you are responsible for obtaining any permits required by your city or county building and planning department. Your work is also subject to rigorous PG&E safety inspections. Although you may dig a trench yourself, we recommend that you use a licensed contractor. 

For detailed information about safety, excavation, backfill, trench occupants, separation from other utilities and conduit installation, you and your PG&E representative can review the drawing that we provide. 

You or your contractor can read the following most commonly referenced sections of the Greenbook related to this topic:

Gas Service Section

 

Electric: Underground Sections

 

If your project requires temporary construction power, we advise you to work with your contractor to install the temporary meter panel and pole or post for your site. The installation location must be protected from hazards and vehicular traffic. You or your contractor can read the following most commonly referenced sections of the Greenbook related to this topic:

Overhead Electric Service

 

Underground Electric Service

 

If you request new or upgraded underground electric service for commercial or industrial sites, you must understand the requirements and preferred electric meter locations. You or your contractor can read the following most commonly referenced sections of the Greenbook related to this topic:

 

If your agricultural construction project requires new electric service installation, you must understand the requirements. You or your contractor can read the following most commonly referenced sections of the Greenbook related to this topic:

 

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