Pacific Gas and Electric Hydroelectric Operations on the San Joaquin River

Did you know that the Pacific Gas & Electric Company is one of the largest utilities in the United States? Are you aware of where the first powerhouse was located in the Central Sierra or how the site became part of the PG&E hydroelectric generation system?
 
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