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Climate One at the Commonwealth Club is at the forefront of the global debate about energy,

economy, and the environment.

Bringing together the brightest and most provocative leaders of our time,

Climate One is the place where big ideas get heard.

With thoughtful and insightful discussions on policy, business, science, and culture,

Climate One founder Greg Dalton gets to the heart of the matter.

It's our future. It's time to come together.

Advertisements for solar panels on AM sports radio aimed at Joe six-pack are a sure sign that sunpower is going mainstream.

And the sales pitch is working.

Half of American homes with solar roofs are in California, and thousands more are added each week.

California's sunshine will grow even more powerful under Governor Brown's plan for the state to get half of all of its electricity from clean sources by 2030.

The big utilities are on board, but startup companies say they're trying to cast a shadow on them, and some cities are scrambling to get in on the action.

I'm Greg Dalton, and my guest today is Tony Early, CEO Pacific Gas and Electric, one of the largest and cleanest power companies in America.

With our live audience at the Commonwealth Club, we'll discuss California's push toward renewable energy, the outlook for coal and other fossil fuels, electric cars, and what individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint.

We'll also discuss the deadly explosion in San Bruno and what PG&E is doing to improve its safety and reputation.

Tony Early took the helm at PG&E in 2011 after nearly two decades with Detroit's power company, DTE Energy, where he was chairman and CEO.

He's also a former chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, the Power Industries Trade Group.

Before we begin, I should also say that PG&E is a financial supporter of the Commonwealth Club.

Please welcome Tony Early.

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