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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Pacific Gas
and Electric Company and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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   <NUMBER> 1
   <NAME> PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
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