Energy in California

Growing Network of Weather Stations and Fire-Watch Cameras Provide PG&E Meteorologists, Outside Agencies with Hyperlocal Data on Extreme Weather

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Utilities, Energy, Energy in California, Financial District, San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California, Economy of the United States, States of the United States

As of the end of year, PG&E had 1,000 weather stations and 340 cameras in operation throughout Northern and Central California, providing more precise weather data to the companys team of meteorologists and outside agencies.

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  • As of the end of year, PG&E had 1,000 weather stations and 340 cameras in operation throughout Northern and Central California, providing more precise weather data to the companys team of meteorologists and outside agencies.
  • In 2020, PG&E installed 400 new weather stations and 216 HD cameras as part of its Community Wildfire Safety Program .
  • Our growing network of weather stations and high-definition cameras helps PG&E meteorologists and analysts do just that.
  • PG&E has been adding to its network of weather stations and cameras since 2018, mostly in high fire-threat areas in Northern and Central California.

SoCalGas Supports Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning with $150,000 in Grants to Local Governments

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Sempra Energy, Energy in California, Animal ecology, Climate change adaptation, Climate change policy, Plant ecology, Southern California Gas Company, California, States of the United States, Geography of the United States

The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program is a shareholder-funded initiative that has awarded $400,000 over the past three years.

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  • The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program is a shareholder-funded initiative that has awarded $400,000 over the past three years.
  • "The climate resiliency and adaptation grants will help kickstart many new projects across Southern California, allowing local communities to prepare for risks from climate change."
  • "We're grateful to SoCalGas for helping local cities elevate climate adaptation among competing priorities by providing grant funding for essential plan updates."
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

American States Water Company’s Subsidiary Recognized as a 2021 Military Friendly® Company

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Defense, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Energy, Other Defense, Energy in California, California, American States Water, San Dimas, California, States of the United States, Bear Valley Electric, Public utility

American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR), has been awarded the Military Friendly Company Bronze designation by VIQTORY.

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  • American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR), has been awarded the Military Friendly Company Bronze designation by VIQTORY.
  • Our support for the military community has been steadfast, stated Robert J. Sprowls, President and CEO of American States Water Company.
  • 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 261,500 customer connections located within more than 80 communities in Northern, Coastal and Southern California.

EPRI President Joins National Energy Thought Leaders to Underscore Importance of Research and Innovation for Energy Transition Under Biden

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Electric Power Research Institute, Energy in California, Law firms, Moniz, Dentons, California, States of the United States

Mansoor was joined by former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, EPRI Board Member and CEO of CPS Energy Paula Gold-Williams the only African-American female energy CEO in the U.S., San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and Dentons Partner and U.S. Energy Practice Chair Clint Vince.

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  • Mansoor was joined by former U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Ernest Moniz, EPRI Board Member and CEO of CPS Energy Paula Gold-Williams the only African-American female energy CEO in the U.S., San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and Dentons Partner and U.S. Energy Practice Chair Clint Vince.
  • Mansoor endorsed Moniz's assessment of the climate challenge facing the incoming administration and affirmed his longtime friend and colleague's call to action.
  • Consensus was that both public and private sector-led decarbonization efforts should take into consideration issues of equity and environmental justice.
  • The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com ) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

SoCalGas and LADWP Partner to Deliver 150,000 Energy and Water Efficiency Kits to Help the Environment and Save Customers Money and Energy

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Sempra Energy, California, Energy in California, States of the United States, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Energy conservation, Smart thermostat, Water efficiency, Water heating, Joe Buscaino

Each efficiency kit is equipped with simple household devices to help conserve water and natural gas and save money on utility bills.

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  • Each efficiency kit is equipped with simple household devices to help conserve water and natural gas and save money on utility bills.
  • The energy and water efficiency kits will be delivered SoCalGas customers in Los Angeles who have not participated in the program in the last three years throughout the month of December.
  • Customers will also receive information on energy-saving water heaters, smart thermostats, and other appliances that are eligible for SoCalGas rebates.
  • "SoCalGas and LADWP continue to help lower our environmental impact and protect our natural resources through the distribution of energy and water efficiency kits," said Los Angeles Councilmember Joe Buscaino.

Solar Energy Partners Joins with The Salvation Army in Support of Local Communities in an Effort to Give Back During the Holidays

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Energy, Articles, Alternative energy, Energy conversion, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Solar energy, Energy in California, Renewable energy

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar companies are in a prime position to help rebuild the American economy quickly and more robustly than ever.

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  • According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar companies are in a prime position to help rebuild the American economy quickly and more robustly than ever.
  • Solar Energy Partners (SEP) offer homeowners the ability to switch their main power provider to solar energy at rates generally cheaper than what most electrical utilities can provide.
  • With so many impacted by the Coronavirus COVID 19 Pandemic, there has never been a greater necessity for economic relief.
  • With over 20 years of solar experience, Solar Energy Partners was founded by Alex and Clint Williams and Dave Madrid in the spring of 2017.

LADWP Sued by PARRIS Law Firm Over Sun Valley Gas Leak

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Los Angeles Aqueduct, Water in California, Energy in California, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Valley Generating Station, California, States of the United States

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The PARRIS Law Firm filed a lawsuit today against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) over its prolonged cover-up of a massive gas leak at LADWP's Valley Generating Station in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The PARRIS Law Firm filed a lawsuit today against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) over its prolonged cover-up of a massive gas leak at LADWP's Valley Generating Station in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.
  • LADWP has known about the leak for years, yet failed to publicly notify anyone of their potential exposure to its dangerous, leaking gas.
  • "For LADWP to play God with people's lives is not only reprehensible, but also criminal," said attorney Sylvia Torres-Guilln of the PARRIS Law Firm.
  • The PARRIS Law Firm is recognized as one of America's top personal injury, employment, and environmental law firms.

SoCalGas Applauds Recognition of Renewable Natural Gas in LEED Green Building Standards

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable development, Sempra Energy, Energy in the United States, Building engineering, Energy in California, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council, Renewable natural gas

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today applauded the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for including use of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the latest beta version of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today applauded the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for including use of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the latest beta version of its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system .
  • "Renewable natural gas is the only renewable energy source that can be carbon negative and can be used in all the same ways as traditional natural gas.
  • "We are very pleased that the U.S. Green Building Council has recognized renewable natural gas in its latest LEED green building standards," said Julia Levin, executive director of the Bioenergy Association of California.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

Sempra Energy Recognized As Trendsetter In Political Disclosure And Accountability By 2020 CPA-Zicklin Index

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Articles, Energy in California, Sempra Energy, Zicklin School of Business, Transparency

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter in political disclosure practices and accountability in the 2020 CPA-Zicklin Index .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter in political disclosure practices and accountability in the 2020 CPA-Zicklin Index .
  • The index measures political disclosure and accountability policies and practices for election-related spending by S&P 500 companies, including political spending policies and board oversight.
  • "Sempra, one of only 35 Trendsetter companies in the 2016 CPA-Zicklin Index and one of 79 Trendsetters in 2020, has been a leader in making corporate political disclosure and accountability the norm."
  • Sempra Energy and its operating companies have numerous policies in place to help ensure transparency and accountability in political engagement.

SoCalGas and STEAM:CODERS Partner to Provide Educational Resources to K-12 Students in LA County

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Software, Articles, Operating systems, Sempra Energy, Energy in California, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Digital divide, Steam, Facebook

A donation from SoCalGas to STEAM:CODERS will provide educational resources including science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programming, 140 high-grade laptops, and 120 hotspots to 1,115 K-12 students from underserved communities across Los Angeles County.

Key Points: 
  • A donation from SoCalGas to STEAM:CODERS will provide educational resources including science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programming, 140 high-grade laptops, and 120 hotspots to 1,115 K-12 students from underserved communities across Los Angeles County.
  • "We are inspired to see SoCalGas and STEAM:CODERS partnering together to help bridge the digital divide.
  • "Together with STEAM:CODERS, we will help bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities for students in Los Angeles County."
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.