SoCalGas Participates in Testing of New Residential Natural Gas Furnace that Meets California’s Clean Air Targets

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LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2018 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company will participate in the testing of a new residential natural gas furnace that reduces emissions by 65 percent and is one of several low emission models that now meet the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) ambitious air pollution reduction standards. To meet the SCAQMD’s clean air goals, several leading manufacturers have introduced residential furnaces that significantly reduce emissions; many are already on store shelves.

The Ultra-Low NOx furnace was

SoCalGas’ Lea Petersen Recognized as a “Woman of Distinction” by Assemblyman Jose Medina

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LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2018 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced its Riverside-area public affairs manager Lea Petersen, has been named a “Woman of Distinction” by California State Assemblyman Jose Medina, 61st (D) district for her many charitable activities in Riverside. Photos of Lea Petersen and Assemblyman Jose Medina are available here.

“I am proud to be honored as a ‘Woman of Distinction’ by Assemblyman Jose Medina,” said Lea Petersen, public affairs manager for SoCalGas. “I have met so many individuals and families living in Riverside and the Inland Empire whose

SoCalGas Donates $100,000 to Support Cal State LA Combustion Engineering Research that Advances Clean Air and Energy Efficiency Technologies

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced a gift of $100,000 to the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) to support research and undergraduate education in combustion engineering. The funds will be used to

Sempra Energy CEO Debra L. Reed To Retire; Jeffrey W. Martin Named Successor

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SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 40-year career, Debra L. Reed, chairman, president and CEO of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), has announced she plans to retire Dec. 1, 2018, and step down as CEO and president May 1. The company's board of directors has elected Jeffrey W. Martin, currently executive vice president and chief financial

Sempra Energy Completes Acquisition Of Majority Stake In Oncor

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SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, March 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today completed its $9.45 billion acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), including EFH's approximate 80-percent indirect ownership interest in Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor). The close of the transaction creates a utility holding company with the largest

Texas Regulators Approve Sempra Energy's Majority Ownership Of Oncor

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SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) announced that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved an order authorizing the joint Change-in-Control application filed by Oncor and Sempra Energy, representing the last regulatory approval necessary for

Discovery Cube LA Updates Award-Winning Home Inspector Training Exhibit to Provide Energy Conservation, Affordability and Natural Gas Safety Information

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Discovery Cube LA today announced that with the help of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) it has enhanced its award-winning “Inspector Training Course” to show the role natural gas plays in keeping home energy affordable and safe. SoCalGas presented Discovery Cube with a $100,000 check this morning, which the organization will use for multiple initiatives to bring STEM education to life for visitors.  Over the past 18 years, SoCalGas has donated more than $400,000 to both Discovery Cube campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County. Photos of the event are available here.

“We are thrilled to

Traffic Advisory: Pipeline Modernization Project along 190th Street in Torrance and Redondo Beach to Begin on March 5

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WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline modernization project on West 190th Street between South Inglewood Avenue in Redondo Beach to Crenshaw Place in Torrance.

To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, eastbound and westbound lanes on 190th Street will be reduced periodically. Left lanes in both directions will be closed to traffic for approximately two miles, as shown in this link.

During work hours, drivers passing by the work site may see excavation, equipment and vehicles. Traffic control message boards, cones and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic.

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Energy Storage Projects To Benefit Emergency Service Providers And Nonprofits

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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) took another step toward preparing the region for the next major emergency. The company announced plans to add up to 166 megawatts (MW) of energy storage in a proposal submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). If approved, the projects would support

Sempra Energy Reports Strong 2017 Operating Results

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