Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas, OPAL Fuels, and Young's Commercial Transfer Showcase Conversion of Fleet to Renewable Natural Gas at World Ag Expo

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

These ultra, low-emissions trucks are fueled at stations built, owned and operated by OPAL Fuels across the San Joaquin Valley.

Key Points: 
  • These ultra, low-emissions trucks are fueled at stations built, owned and operated by OPAL Fuels across the San Joaquin Valley.
  • YCT currently has 80 natural gas trucks and plans to increase that to 110 by the end of March.
  • As such, natural gas is an important part of our transportation system for Ag and needs to be part of the solution."
  • Since 2014, the utility has helped truckers and trucking companies replace more than 550 diesel trucks with cleaner natural gas trucks.

Energía Sierra Juárez Phase II Wind Farm Commences Operations

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure , a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE),announced today that Phase II of its Energa Sierra Jurez (ESJ) wind farm in Tecate, Baja California began operations.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure , a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE),announced today that Phase II of its Energa Sierra Jurez (ESJ) wind farm in Tecate, Baja California began operations.
  • "The expansion of our ESJ wind farm demonstrates our efforts to help support the continued integration of the North American energy markets in a sustainable way," said Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure.
  • The Phase II expansion of ESJ added 26 new wind turbines with a total incremental capacity of 108 MW.
  • The construction of the new facility created more than 1,700 direct and indirect jobs in Mexico.

SoCalGas Names 2021 Climate Champions Initiative Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The SoCal Climate Champions Grant aims to advance climate solutions in Southern California by providing funding to support the research and development of clean energy technology, reducing, mitigating, and sequestering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving air quality, and through organic waste diversion solutions in the communities SoCalGas serves.

Key Points: 
  • The SoCal Climate Champions Grant aims to advance climate solutions in Southern California by providing funding to support the research and development of clean energy technology, reducing, mitigating, and sequestering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving air quality, and through organic waste diversion solutions in the communities SoCalGas serves.
  • "SoCalGas is very proud of our annual Climate Champions initiative," said Jawaad Malik, chief environmental officer at SoCalGas.
  • Other 2021 SoCal Climate Champions include:
    Trust for Public Land : The Transverse Range Climate Conservation program will develop measurable, replicable and scalable strategies to implement nature-based solutions to climate change.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the SoCal Climate Champions Initiative, which is funded by Sempra Energy shareholders, has awarded more than 150 grants totaling nearly $2.5 million.

SoCalGas Releases Sustainability Strategy to Advance Company's Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Initiatives

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), today released its ASPIRE 2045 SoCalGas Sustainability Strategy , broadening its goals and benchmarks to be inclusive of environmental health, social equity, and wellbeing in the communities SoCalGas serves.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), today released its ASPIRE 2045 SoCalGas Sustainability Strategy , broadening its goals and benchmarks to be inclusive of environmental health, social equity, and wellbeing in the communities SoCalGas serves.
  • The ASPIRE 2045 Sustainability Strategy highlights the value of setting measurable objectives and considering the positive impacts SoCalGas can have in its communities.
  • The strategy identifies five sustainability focus areas:
    Each focus area has an overarching goal with specific strategies that are quantifiable and measurable, designed to provide transparency on SoCalGas' progress toward its sustainability goals.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook .

SoCalGas Among First Utilities in the Nation to Transition its Over-the-Road Fleet with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

The company plans to expand its fleet of HFCEVs to 50 next month, making SoCalGas among the first utilities in the nation to start transitioning to hydrogen.

Key Points: 
  • The company plans to expand its fleet of HFCEVs to 50 next month, making SoCalGas among the first utilities in the nation to start transitioning to hydrogen.
  • The light-duty vehicle industry has started to shift towards zero emissions vehicles, currently dominated by battery EVs (BEVs) and complemented by hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
  • Earlier this year, in partnership with Hyzon Motors, SoCalGas announced plans to deploy its first hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric utility truck.
  • With the addition of the 50 Toyota Mirai HFCEVs, a third of SoCalGas' over-the-road fleet currently operates on clean fuels.

SoCalGas Works with Homebuilders to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Over 13,400 New Homes in 2021, Reducing Over $250,000 in Utility Bills

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

New residential construction projects that exceed California's Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards and are equipped with qualifying gas appliances and equipment are eligible to apply.

Key Points: 
  • New residential construction projects that exceed California's Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards and are equipped with qualifying gas appliances and equipment are eligible to apply.
  • "Our portfolio of energy efficiency programs has proven to show results in reducing GHG emissions.
  • In 2020 alone, SoCalGas energy efficiency programs saved over 40 million therms with $44 million saved on customers' utility bills."
  • Through the EENH program, builders can receive energy efficiency rebates on appliances installed in new residential construction projects.

SoCalGas Announces Partnership with Doosan Mobility Innovation and GTI to Launch Hydrogen Drone Demonstration

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Friday, January 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today joined Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) and GTI at the CES Las Vegas summit to announce their partnership in launching DMI's first-of-its-kind hydrogen drone technology.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today joined Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) and GTI at the CES Las Vegas summit to announce their partnership in launching DMI's first-of-its-kind hydrogen drone technology.
  • DMI, a market leader of hydrogen fuel cell drones, delivers commercial drone platforms with fuel cell powerpacks to maximize drone performance for inspection operations.
  • "GTI is excited to partner with SoCalGas and DMI on this demonstration of hydrogen in the fast-growing application of drones," said Ted Barnes, Director of R&D at GTI.
  • Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) is a 100% invested company by Doosan Corporation, and focuses on the mobile applications of fuel cell technology.

Serabi interviewed by BRR Media to discuss high grade exploration drilling results at Palito, as well as Coringa progress

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

The scientific and technical information contained within this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Michael Hodgson, a Director of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • The scientific and technical information contained within this announcement has been reviewed and approved by Michael Hodgson, a Director of the Company.
  • Mr Hodgson is an Economic Geologist by training with over 26 years' experience in the mining industry.
  • Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements.
  • Such forward looking statements reect the Directors current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

Willenken Elects Kenneth Trujillo-Jamison to Partner

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon joining Willenken as a senior associate in 2020, Kenneth enjoyed several courtroom successes.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon joining Willenken as a senior associate in 2020, Kenneth enjoyed several courtroom successes.
  • At trial, Kenneth examined and defended multiple expert witnesses.
  • Aside from his practice, Kenneth is a leader in the Los Angeles legal community.
  • Kenneth is also active in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal community.

Southern Company Gas announces the election of Bret Lane as the latest board director

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Monday, December 20, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company Gas has announced the election of Bret Lane, former chairman and chief executive officer of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern Company Gas has announced the election of Bret Lane, former chairman and chief executive officer of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), to its board of directors.
  • We look forward to having his valuable, innovative insights at Southern Company Gas as we work together to build and advance a clean, sustainable energy future for our customers and communities," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Gas.
  • Lane's election to the Southern Company Gas board became effective in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Southern Company Gasis a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company.