SAN JOSE, Calif. — Construction and engineering firm Cupertino Electric, Inc. (www.cei.com) today announced that it was honored with the "2011 Generation Supplier of the Year" award by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) at a ceremony Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in San Ramon, California. Cupertino Electric's efforts on two recently completed, utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects totaling 35 Megawatts (MW) were the catalyst for the award. PG&E's Supply Chain organization selected Cupertino Electric for the award based on the company's strategic thinking, safety, quality, customer focus, diversity and commitment to sustainability.
"Coming off the heels of two successful, utility-scale solar PV projects for PG&E, Cupertino Electric has demonstrated it is a valuable partner—committed to innovation and hard work," said Randy Livingston, vice president of power generation for PG&E.
"It is such an honor to be given the PG&E Generation Supplier of the Year Award and to be recognized for our ability to listen, collaborate, innovate and deliver quality results safely," said John Curcio, chief commercial officer of Cupertino Electric, Inc. "We are a proud partner of PG&E and are grateful to the many subcontractors and suppliers who have enabled our success in the renewable energy market by bringing an important mix of respect, commitment and expertise to every project. We look forward to celebrating more successful projects with PG&E in the future."
About Cupertino Electric, Inc. Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and has provided expert engineering and construction services for a constantly evolving world for more than 57 years. Its Energy Alternatives Division designs, constructs and manages innovative solar and alternative energy solutions. For more information, visit www.cei.com/energy.
