Energy in California

Sempra Energy Foundation To Donate Up To $500,000 To Support Texas Nonprofits Impacted By COVID-19

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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"I appreciate the Sempra Energy Foundation for stepping up to help local Texas nonprofits and communities with resources to recover from the impact of the coronavirus.

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  • "I appreciate the Sempra Energy Foundation for stepping up to help local Texas nonprofits and communities with resources to recover from the impact of the coronavirus.
  • The Sempra Energy Foundation's Nonprofit Hardship Fund will provide grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving populations affected by COVID-19.
  • Through the acquisitions of Oncor, InfraREIT and Sharyland, Sempra Energy has made investments of more than $10 billion in Texas.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.

Sempra Energy Foundation To Donate Up To $1 Million To California Nonprofits Impacted By COVID-19

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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Sempra Energy's California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), have also set up funds to support their communities.

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  • Sempra Energy's California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), have also set up funds to support their communities.
  • SDG&E contributed $1 million to launch the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund at the San Diego Foundation .
  • The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 40 million consumers worldwide.
  • Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energtica Nova, S.A.B.

SCE Continues Delivery of Safe and Reliable Service During Emergency Restrictions

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Saturday, March 21, 2020
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Southern California Edison (SCE) will continue to deliver safe and reliable service to the communities it serves during emergency restrictions related to COVID-19.

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  • Southern California Edison (SCE) will continue to deliver safe and reliable service to the communities it serves during emergency restrictions related to COVID-19.
  • SCE continues to temporarily postpone non-critical planned projects, while only continuing with those related to emergency, public safety and wildfire mitigation work.
  • SCE also will continue to perform those tasks that are necessary for the safe and reliable operation of our system.
  • SCE continues to coordinate with other utilities and the California Independent System Operator to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity across the state.

SoCalGas Donates $1 Million to Help Those in Need During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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"By providing funding to several outstanding nonprofit organizations, we're helping deliver critical services to help our neighbors who need it most."

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  • "By providing funding to several outstanding nonprofit organizations, we're helping deliver critical services to help our neighbors who need it most."
  • Monies designated to the Gas Assistance Fund , a program that helps income-qualified SoCalGas customers pay their natural gas bill.
  • Seniors and those who have been laid off as a result of the coronavirus crisis will be prioritized.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

PG&E Announces New Commitments that Resolve Governor’s Concerns About Plan of Reorganization; Continues to Make Progress Toward Timely Chapter 11 Exit

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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The Governors Office has filed a statement in the Bankruptcy Court that is supportive of the companys Plan and its compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1054.

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  • The Governors Office has filed a statement in the Bankruptcy Court that is supportive of the companys Plan and its compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1054.
  • PG&E has made a series of new commitments regarding its governance, operations, and financial structure, all designed to further prioritize safety and expedite the companys successful emergence from Chapter 11.
  • Earlier this week, PG&E filed an updated plan to incorporate the terms of prior settlements, among other changes.
  • Another major milestone was achieved this week when the Bankruptcy Court approved commitment letters with respect to PG&Es exit financing.

Oncor to Participate in Sempra Energy's Investor Day March 24

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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DALLAS, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") announced today that CEO Allen Nye will participate in Sempra Energy's (NYSE: SRE) Investor Day conference call on March 24 at 4 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") announced today that CEO Allen Nye will participate in Sempra Energy's (NYSE: SRE) Investor Day conference call on March 24 at 4 p.m.
  • Investors, analysts, media and the public may view the live webcast by visiting Sempra Energy's website, www.sempra.com .
  • Shortly after the conference call begins, the presentation slides (including Oncor's slides) will be posted to the investor section of Sempra Energy's website.
  • While Oncor is owned by two investors (indirect majority owner, Sempra Energy, and minority owner, Texas Transmission Investment LLC), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of disinterested directors.

COVID-19 Readiness: SoCalGas Shares Ways to Stay Safe and Save Money on Energy Bills While Spending More Time at Home

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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More energy saving and safety tips can be found at socalgas.com as well asadditional information about SoCalGas' response to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • More energy saving and safety tips can be found at socalgas.com as well asadditional information about SoCalGas' response to COVID-19.
  • SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest gas utility inNorth America , delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers.
  • SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based inSan Diego.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

PG&E is Committed to Providing Safe, Reliable Energy and Ensuring Business Continuity in These Challenging Times

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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Our 23,000 employees remain focused on delivering safe and reliable gas and electric service to our customers.

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  • Our 23,000 employees remain focused on delivering safe and reliable gas and electric service to our customers.
  • We see our role at PG&E during this very difficult time as helping to maintain essential services, no matter what.
  • The company has had an Incident Management Team monitoring and responding to the virus for three weeks.
  • All PG&Es customer service centers where customers can normally pay their bills will be closed as of tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17).

SDG&E Suspends Service Disconnections For Nonpayment As Part Of Its Coronavirus Response

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Friday, March 13, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the coronavirus pandemic causing significant impact on the economy and people's livelihoods, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced today that it will temporarily suspend service disconnections.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With the coronavirus pandemic causing significant impact on the economy and people's livelihoods, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced today that it will temporarily suspend service disconnections.
  • SDG&E will also waive late payment fees for business customers whose finances have been hit hard by the coronavirus.
  • SDG&E is following hygiene protocols recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • As the coronavirus pandemic is rapidly evolving, we may have to modify customer access to non-critical programs or services.

SoCalGas Announces Suspension of Service Disconnections as Part of Company's COVID-19 Response

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Friday, March 13, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced a suspension of service disconnections to any customers who are having a hard time paying their bill.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced a suspension of service disconnections to any customers who are having a hard time paying their bill.
  • SoCalGas customer service is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • In addition to the temporary suspension of service disconnections, SoCalGas is taking precautionary measures including:
    Reminding employees to stay home if they are sick and encouraging work from home and other social distancing practices.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.