Energy in California

SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety And Resiliency Advancements For 2021 Wildfire Season

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Emergency management, Fire prevention, Natural disasters, Natural hazards, Energy in California, Wildfire, Sustainable Development Goals, San Diego Gas & Electric

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a recognized industry leader in wildfire safety, unveiled its wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements inpreparation forthis year's wildfire season.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a recognized industry leader in wildfire safety, unveiled its wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements inpreparation forthis year's wildfire season.
  • In addition to building regional resiliency, this year's growth in clean technology also contributes to the company's sustainability goals.
  • A wildfire risk analysis report published this year by the California Public UtilitiesCommissions Safety and Enforcement Division and conducted byTechnosylvaInc.
  • In addition to Public Safety Power Shutoffsand robust wildfire mitigation programs,advanced clean technology is a critical component of SDG&E's resiliency efforts throughout the High Fire-Threat District (HFTD).

American States Water Company Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Energy in California, American States Water, San Dimas, California, California, States of the United States, Public utility, Dividend, Bear Valley Electric

GSWC received its full third-year step increases effective January 1, 2021, which are expected to generate an additional $11.1 million in water gross margin for 2021.

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  • GSWC received its full third-year step increases effective January 1, 2021, which are expected to generate an additional $11.1 million in water gross margin for 2021.
  • Dividends on the Common Shares will be paid on September 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2021.
  • American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water Company, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. and American States Utility Services, Inc., serving over one million people in nine states.
  • Through its water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, the company provides water service to approximately 262,000 customer connections located within more than 80 communities in Northern, Coastal and Southern California.

STA Launches Electric School Bus Program in Los Angeles

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Electric vehicles, Energy in California, Los Angeles Aqueduct, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Water in California, Electric bus, Electric vehicle, Charging station, California, States of the United States, United States

In Los Angeles, Blue Bird was responsible for manufacturing the new buses, which feature a Cumminsbattery electricsystem.

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  • In Los Angeles, Blue Bird was responsible for manufacturing the new buses, which feature a Cumminsbattery electricsystem.
  • The installation of the charging stations served as a mentoring project for LADWP's Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator class.
  • STA recently announced that Ronald Halley, Vice President of Fleet and Facilities, will lead the Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.
  • STA has plans to expand its electric bus initiative to additional markets including Trenton, NJ; Barre, VT and others.

State’s Grid Operator Asks Californians to Conserve Energy Today Due to High Energy Demand and Tight Supplies Across the West

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Electric power, Energy, Electricity, Electric power distribution, Energy in California, California Independent System Operator, Demand response, Peak demand, Electrical grid, Power outage, Electric power transmission

The Flex Alert , called by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), was issued yesterday and will be in effect today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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  • The Flex Alert , called by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), was issued yesterday and will be in effect today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The grid operator is predicting an increase in electricity demand, primarily from air conditioning use.
  • The grid operator is asking all Californians to reduce electricity use during a Flex Alert to prevent further emergency measures, including rotating power outages.
  • PG&Es Demand Response programs offer incentives for business owners and residential customers who curtail their energy use during times of peak demand.

Iapetus Holdings Appoints Utility Veteran Chris Coker as Head of Health, Safety and Operational Risk

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Energy in California, Rosemead, California, Southern California, Southern California Edison, States of the United States, California, Geography of the United States

HOUSTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iapetus Holdings, LLC , a Houston-based privately held portfolio of energy and utility services companies and alternative investments, announced today it has brought on utility industry veteran Chris Coker to lead Health, Safety and Operational Risk.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iapetus Holdings, LLC , a Houston-based privately held portfolio of energy and utility services companies and alternative investments, announced today it has brought on utility industry veteran Chris Coker to lead Health, Safety and Operational Risk.
  • During his 15 years at Southern California Edison ( SCE ), Coker held various responsibilities in different departments including Law, Vegetation Management, Safety and Distribution.
  • He joins the Iapetus bench of experienced individuals with diverse backgrounds, including energy, legal, finance, sales, logistics, human resources, and marketing.
  • Iapetus Holdings LLC is a privately held, minority and veteran owned portfolio company with a suite of energy and utility services businesses and alternative investments.

Bidgely Nears 40 Utility and Energy Retailer Customers Served with Artificial Intelligence Solutions Worldwide

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Home Goods, Retail, Alternative energy, Energy, Automotive, Architecture, Building Systems, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Software, Other Construction & Property, Networks, Residential Building & Real Estate, Internet, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Hardware, Construction & Property, Data management, Consumer electronics, Articles, Energy in California, Energy, Sempra Energy, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Sustainable energy

Bidgelys drive to accelerate a clean energy future gained momentum in the first half of 2021 through the continued deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to new global customers.

Key Points: 
  • Bidgelys drive to accelerate a clean energy future gained momentum in the first half of 2021 through the continued deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to new global customers.
  • Worldwide adoption of Bidgelys UtilityAI Platform solutions expanded with the addition of seven new global utilities and energy retailers, including Irelands largest energy provider Electric Ireland .
  • These new progressive utilities and energy retailers join the ranks of nearly 40 Bidgely customers like Duke Energy , Southern California Gas (SoCalGas), TEPCO , and NV Energy .
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Bidgelys patented, AI-powered technology is advancing the energy industrys digital transformation in ways that were not possible before.

Amplify Energy Schedules Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Petroleum in the United States, Amplify Energy, Energy in California, Amplify, States of the United States, Economy of the United States

HOUSTON, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (Amplify or the Company) (NYSE: AMPY) announced today that it will report second quarter 2021 financial and operating results after the U.S financial markets close on August 4, 2021.

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  • HOUSTON, July 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. (Amplify or the Company) (NYSE: AMPY) announced today that it will report second quarter 2021 financial and operating results after the U.S financial markets close on August 4, 2021.
  • Management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. CT on August 5, 2021 to discuss the Companys results.
  • Interested parties are invited to participate in the conference call by dialing (833) 883-4379 (Conference ID: 5076814) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call or via the internet at www.amplifyenergy.com.
  • Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploitation and production of oil and natural gas properties.

PG&E Announces Major New Electric Infrastructure Safety Initiative to Protect Communities From Wildfire Threat

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy in California, Financial District, San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Articles, Undergrounding, Electric power transmission, Wildfire, Patti Poppe, California power shutoffs, Camp Fire

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a major new initiative to expand the undergrounding of electric distribution power lines in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) to further harden its system and help prevent wildfires.

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a major new initiative to expand the undergrounding of electric distribution power lines in High Fire Threat Districts (HFTD) to further harden its system and help prevent wildfires.
  • The new infrastructure safety initiative, announced today in Butte County by PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe, is a multi-year effort to underground approximately 10,000 miles of power lines.
  • PG&Es commitment represents the largest effort in the U.S. to underground power lines as a wildfire risk reduction measure.
  • PG&E intends to work closely with customers and local, state, federal, tribal and regulatory officials throughout this new safety initiative.

American States Water Company to Report Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Energy in California, California, American States Water, San Dimas, California, Bear Valley Electric, States of the United States, New York Stock Exchange

American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its second quarter ended June 30, 2021 financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.

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  • American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) announced today that the company intends to release its second quarter ended June 30, 2021 financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 2, 2021.
  • The call will be archived on the website and available for replay beginning August 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) through August 10, 2021.
  • American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water Company, Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc. and American States Utility Services, Inc., serving over one million people in nine states.
  • Through its water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, the company provides water service to approximately 262,000 customer connections located within more than 80 communities in Northern, Coastal and Southern California.

Sempra To Report Second-Quarter 2021 Earnings August 5

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Energy in California, Sempra, Sempra Energy, SRE, Conference call, Energy in the United States, States of the United States, California

SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its second-quarter 2021 earnings by 7 a.m.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its second-quarter 2021 earnings by 7 a.m.
  • Sempra executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m.
  • Prior to the conference call, a slide presentation detailing the earnings results also will be posted by 7 a.m.
  • The Sempra family of companies have more than 19,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to over 36 million consumers.