LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that it will begin several pipeline safety enhancement projects this summer in San Luis Obispo County and in the city of Lompoc, in Santa Barbara County. These safety upgrades will use innovative features that will enhance the region’s pipeline system, which serves about 73,000 regional customers, including such vital agencies as the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lucia Mar Unified School District, the city of Lompoc and several homes in that region. More than $14 million will be invested in these integral natural

Earlier today the Los Angeles Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s board of directors voted unanimously to authorize its Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year contract to purchase renewable natural gas for use in LA Metro’s bus fleet. SoCalGas issued the following statement in response:

“SoCalGas applauds the leadership and vision of the LA Metro board of directors for choosing to fuel Los Angeles’ bus fleet with renewable natural gas.  This decision will have far-reaching positive effects for Angelinos and the environment.

“Buses powered by near-zero emissions

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today that the company will help unveil the recently restored POW/MIA mural that was vandalized in Venice, California a year ago.  After the defacement, SoCalGas donated $10,000 toward the mural’s restoration. Other companies and organizations followed suit, giving additional monies to the effort. The unveiling ceremony for the newly restored mural is scheduled for Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) at 10:30 a.m. at 614 Pacific Avenue, Venice, CA.  

“When SoCalGas first learned about the vandalized Vietnam War Memorial

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WHAT: SoCalGas will begin a natural gas pipeline enhancement project on Ontario Road near Bob Jones Trails and will end south of San Luis Bay Drive in an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County.

The company will use an innovative system to capture methane during the pipeline replacement project. The gas emptied from the pipeline will be saved for later use, instead of being released into the atmosphere, which will eliminate noise and emissions that occur in the traditional venting process. SoCalGas expects to capture approximately 62,890 cubic feet of natural gas

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today marked the establishment of a new Center for Renewable Natural Gas at the University of California, Riverside. The Center is the first academic establishment in the United States dedicated to the study and applied research of renewable gas technologies.  It

SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieving a healthier future takes the commitment of an entire community, which is why today, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) honored eight local area businesses who are leading the way in implementing innovative solutions to reduce their energy use. The annual Energy Champion Awards recognizes forward-thinking

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the launch of a new community notification system for its Honor Rancho, La Goleta, and Playa del Rey natural gas storage facilities. The new system allows members of the community to sign up to receive email, text, and telephone notifications if there is a reportable event at one of its storage facilities. The company’s first community notification system was launched in July 2016 at SoCalGas’ Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.

“SoCalGas has been applying the experience and knowledge gained from Aliso

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, many Americans will take action to improve their communities by planting a tree in support of the Arbor Day Foundation's National Arbor Day.  As the tree celebrations begin, SDG&E is reminding customers and landscapers to plant the "Right Tree in the Right Place" and to practice safe digging by calling

WHAT:  SoCalGas employee volunteers will help families in the city of Pacoima make their homes safer by installing free ten-year lithium battery smoke alarms and conducting battery checks. The volunteer work is part of Southern California Gas Company’s sponsorship of the Home Fire Campaign through a partnership with the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. SoCalGas is helping the American Red Cross reach its goal of reduce death and injury from home fires by 25 percent by 2020.
 
WHO:   □ Jimmie Cho, senior vice president of gas operations and system integrity for SoCalGas □ Various other