California Nuggets Inc. took immediate action when they learned of an impending blackout in their community of Ripon during the Summer 2006 heat storm. Even though they are not part of any demand response programs, the company shut down its food processing facility to curtail load and protect their residential neighbors. PG&E says that California Nuggets did this with no incentives and no recognition - just a desire to help.
Diane Gikas of California Nuggets, Inc., receives a Demand Response/Conservation Award