New Study Shows Natural Gas Engine Can Dramatically Reduce Smog from Heavy-Duty Trucks

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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of California, Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the results of a new study on ultra-low emission natural gas heavy-duty engines, showing a new 11.9-liter engine achieved C

SoCalGas’ Energy Resource Center Awarded WELL Certification for Health-Enhancing Buildings

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2018 — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that its Energy Resource Center in Downey, California has achieved WELL Certification at the Silver Level for New and Existing Buildings by the International WELL Building Institute  (IWBI). The distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard (WELL) for buildings and spaces that promote human health, well-being, and comfort in their design.

To be awarded WELL Certification, the Energy Resource Center underwent rigorous testing and a final evaluation carried out by Green Business Certification Inc

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reductions in Alhambra and Rosemead for Pipeline Inspection Project

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WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing a safety inspection on a segment of natural gas pipeline in Alhambra starting on August 27 and in Rosemead starting on September 4. Crews are expected to work on the natural gas pipeline through November 2018.     

To perform this pipeline inspection safely, northbound traffic on Walnut Grove Avenue between Fern Avenue and Klingerman Street in the city of Rosemead will be reduced to one lane. Traffic on Front Street between Marengo Avenue and Benito Avenue in Alhambra will be reduced to one lane. Traffic control signs and cones will help direct the flow of

Sempra Energy Unit PXiSE, Mitsui Sign Equity Investment Agreement For Advanced Smart Grid Control Platform

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PXiSE Energy Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced it has signed an equity investment agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for the development and sales of PXiSE’s high-speed patented software designed to benefit utilities, grid operators, power generators and commercial customers.

Under the terms of the agreement, Mitsui has acquired up to a 20-percent equity stake in PXiSE Energy Solutions and will collaborate in the sales and marketing activities internationally through the company’s global network.

“We are pleased to partner with Mitsui as an equity

New Ultra-Low Emission Heavy Duty Natural Gas Trucks Hit the Road in California

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Food Express, Inc. (FXI) today announced the addition of 11 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks to the FXI fleet.  The company, with the assistance of SoCalGas, applied for and received $1.1 million in grant funding for the new trucks which started making

SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has

Kevin C. Sagara Named Chairman And CEO Of San Diego Gas & Electric

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy today announced that Kevin C. Sagara will become chairman and CEO of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), effective Aug. 25.

Sagara, 57, currently president of Sempra Renewables, has worked for the Sempra Energy family of companies in a range of leadership roles for 22 years.

"Sustainability and

SoCalGas Raises 30-Foot Giant Shovel at OC Fair for National 811 Day on August 11 to Remind Residents to Call 811 Before Digging

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of upcoming National 811 Day on Aug. 11, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) raised its 30-foot-tall giant shovel at the OC Fair, where it will remain through Sun., Aug. 12 to bring awareness to the importance of contacting 811 to have utility lines marked by a professional before digging

Sempra Energy Forms North American Infrastructure Group

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that it has formed a new operating group for its North American infrastructure businesses and named Carlos Ruiz Sacristán chairman and CEO of the group, Sempra North American Infrastructure. Ruiz has served as chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy's Mexican operating subsidiary

SoCalGas Announces Settlement Agreement with Los Angeles City Attorney and County, California Attorney General, and Air Resources Board

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company has entered into a settlement agreement with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the County of Los Angeles, the California Office of the Attorney General, and the California Air Resources Board to resolve all outstanding claims by those