Energy in California

Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of Fire-Resistant Landscaping

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Pacific Gas and Electrics (PG&Es) new digital video series provides the simple steps every homeowner needs to know to better protect their homes and families.

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  • Pacific Gas and Electrics (PG&Es) new digital video series provides the simple steps every homeowner needs to know to better protect their homes and families.
  • The show is co-hosted by David Hawks, Senior Public Safety Specialist at PG&E, and Alicia Mason.
  • Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit, believes that fire-resistant landscaping is one of the most important parts of preparing your home and property for a wildfire.
  • You can watch the fifth episode (and the four previous episodes) now on the Safety Action Center ( safetyactioncenter.pge.com ).

Clean Energy Leaders to Speak at Wood Mackenzie’s North America Power & Renewables Conference

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The revised version of the CLEAN Future Act introduced earlier this year by leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee signals a path towards a substantial transformation of the US power sector.

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  • The revised version of the CLEAN Future Act introduced earlier this year by leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee signals a path towards a substantial transformation of the US power sector.
  • As national energy regulators, utilities, renewable developers, and institutional and private investors look to deliver on the US decarbonization pledge, Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK), will gather North American energy industry leaders at its North America Power & Renewables Conference on July 27 July 28.
  • As well as exclusive presentations from Wood Mackenzie experts, and a top-tier speaker line-up including representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, CAISO, Goldman Sachs, Engie, NYISO, Silicon Ranch, and Citi, the North America Power & Renewables Conference offers the opportunity to connect with leading renewable developers and utilities.
  • Delegates will also connect with transmission operators, national and North American energy regulatory bodies, investment entities and technology providers.

Amplify Energy Announces Regaining of Compliance with NYSE Continued Listing Standards and Full Forgiveness of PPP Loan

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Monday, July 12, 2021

The forgiveness of the loan extinguishes approximately $5.5 million of debt from the Companys balance sheet.

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  • The forgiveness of the loan extinguishes approximately $5.5 million of debt from the Companys balance sheet.
  • As of June 30, 2021, Amplify had net debt of approximately $216 million, with $235 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $19 million of cash on hand.
  • Amplify Energy Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil and natural gas properties.
  • Amplify undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

SoCalGas and SDG&E Recognized on Nationwide List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

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Monday, July 12, 2021

The list recognizes the 100 top organizations in the U.S. that create meaningful work for their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation.

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  • The list recognizes the 100 top organizations in the U.S. that create meaningful work for their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation.
  • "Our IT teams play an important role in making SDG&E and SoCalGas the most innovative energy companies in America.
  • The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by Insider Pro and Computerworld.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas), and Facebook .

State’s Grid Operator Asks Electric Customers Across California to Conserve Power Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

The Flex Alert, called by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), was issued Friday and extended to Saturday 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 Friday and extended to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The grid operator noted that when Flex Alerts were called last month, consumers united to significantly reduce their energy use.
  • That allowed the grid operator to avoid or limit possible rotating power outages that can become necessary when demand for electricity outstrips capacity.
  • The grid operators statewide Flex Alert for Saturday asks all Californians to work together and conserve electricity.

BayWa r.e. Signs Solar-Plus-Energy Storage Power Purchase Agreement with San Diego Community Power

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BayWa r.e., a leading renewable energy developer and services provider, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BayWa r.e., a leading renewable energy developer and services provider, has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with San Diego Community Power (SDCP), the not-for-profit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, SDCP will purchase power for 20 years from the Jacumba Valley Ranch (JVR) Energy Park being developed by BayWa r.e.
  • Once interconnected to the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) transmission grid, the power plant will generate enough electricity to power at least 52,000 SDCP customer households annually.
  • Solar Projects in the U.S."We're excited to partner with a forward-looking community choice aggregator like San Diego Clean Power on this innovative project."

Thursday Safety Webinars Give PG&E Customers a Chance to Ask Questions and Hear About Wildfire Safety Progress and Public Safety Power Shutoff Improvements

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Weekly regional wildfire safety webinars will be taking place every Thursday in July, providing PG&E customers with an opportunity to better understand the wildfire prevention plans and progress that has been made in 2021 and to share their feedback.

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  • Weekly regional wildfire safety webinars will be taking place every Thursday in July, providing PG&E customers with an opportunity to better understand the wildfire prevention plans and progress that has been made in 2021 and to share their feedback.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company hosts these webinars as part of our commitment to the safety of customers and the communities we serve, as the company works year-round to make its system safer and more resilient and improve Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
  • The Thursday webinar events take place each week from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will continue through the summer.
  • For information on how to participate, the full webinar events schedule, recordings and presentation materials from past events, and to learn more about PG&Es Community Wildfire Safety Program, visit pge.com/wildfiresafety .

EPRI and Electric Industry Launch Initiative to Help Ensure Sufficient Electricity Supply

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced a new initiative to help ensure the ongoing ability to meet electricity demand by better anticipating and assessing risks to power supply resources due to extreme weather and other hazards.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) today announced a new initiative to help ensure the ongoing ability to meet electricity demand by better anticipating and assessing risks to power supply resources due to extreme weather and other hazards.
  • The initiative is designed to address emerging resource adequacy risks illustrated by recent power disruptions in areas including Texas and California.
  • "Utilities are transforming with their foot on the accelerator," said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor.
  • Through this initiative, EPRI is leading industry-level collaboration to understand and overcome power supply challenges before they happen."

SoCalGas Awards More than $235,000 in Scholarships to Central and Southern California Students

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Monday, June 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the 2021 SoCalGas Scholarship recipients.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the 2021 SoCalGas Scholarship recipients.
  • This year, 56 students from Central and Southern California will receive a share of the more than $235,000 in college scholarships.
  • Since the program's inception in 2001, the utility has awarded over $2.9 million in scholarships to more than 2,270 students.
  • Last year, the company provided nearly $1.8 million in grants to hundreds of educational organizations in Central and Southern California.

Advisory for Thursday, July 29, 2021: Edison International to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

In addition to the live conference call and webcast, a telephone replay will be available through August 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the following numbers:

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  • In addition to the live conference call and webcast, a telephone replay will be available through August 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the following numbers:
    Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is one of the nations largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies.
  • Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California.
  • Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy, a global energy advisory company delivering comprehensive, data-driven energy solutions to commercial and industrial users to meet their cost, sustainability and risk goals.
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