Southern California Gas Company

Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis Joins SoCalGas to Unveil First-of-its-Kind [H2] Innovation Experience

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Monday, January 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) Chief Executive Officer Scott Drury was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis to unveil and officially power on the [H2] Innovation Experience ([H2]IE), North America's first-of its kind, clean, renewable hydrogen microgrid and home. The [H2] Innovation Experience offers a look at how clean, renewable hydrogen microgrids can reliably power entire neighborhoods, day and night throughout the year. This type of clean hydrogen microgrid has the potential to deliver reliable and renewable energy around-the-clock to more than 100 homes, rain or shine, for as much as seven days.

Key Points: 
  • The [H2] Innovation Experience offers a look at how clean, renewable hydrogen microgrids can reliably power entire neighborhoods, day and night throughout the year.
  • "Innovative projects like the [H2]IE demonstrate how California is leading the clean energy transition," said Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis.
  • "The [H2] Innovation Experience showcases how California can achieve two of its top policy priorities – energy reliability and decarbonization – at the same time," said SoCalGas Chief Executive Officer, Scott Drury.
  • Located at the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center in the city of Downey, the [H2] Innovation Experience is centered around a state-of-the-art microgrid that is producing clean, renewable hydrogen made from solar electricity on-site.

Servicon Partners with LA Mission and LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis to Bring Clean Drinking Water to Skid Row

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Friday, January 20, 2023

CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Servicon, Southern California's leading hospital environmental services (EVS) provider and commercial cleaning services company, has partnered with LA County to install The Water Box at Los Angeles (LA) Mission. The installation provides clean water for those living in Los Angeles' Skid Row. The partnership includes County Supervisor Hilda Solis and her staff, SoCalGas, LA Mission, and Servicon. It is designed to help address the drastic impact climate change and resource scarcity—such as water—have on poorer communities, especially those of color.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership includes County Supervisor Hilda Solis and her staff, SoCalGas, LA Mission, and Servicon.
  • Cool, clean water is necessary for residents in Skid Row year-round, especially in summer when temperatures reach 100 degrees or more.
  • Resources, such as clean water, have long been a concern in the area, one Servicon and its partners believe Water Box can help alleviate.
  • "To meet the water crisis on Skid Row, a WaterBox was installed at the LA Mission to provide the community's residents with safe, clean water," he says.

Consumer Watchdog Calls for Investigation Into So Cal Gas Natural Price Spikes; Points to Evidence Utility Colluded with Parent Company Sempra To Drive Up Price On Customers

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

The consumer group wrote the doubling of natural gas prices is unique to California and that So Cal Gas "has purchased gas at unreasonably high prices, with higher profits for So Cal Gas's parent company SEMPRA, that sells natural gas to So Cal Gas through its other subsidiaries.

Key Points: 
  • The consumer group wrote the doubling of natural gas prices is unique to California and that So Cal Gas "has purchased gas at unreasonably high prices, with higher profits for So Cal Gas's parent company SEMPRA, that sells natural gas to So Cal Gas through its other subsidiaries.
  • We believe So Cal Gas's conduct in implementing natural gas rate hikes may constitute an unfair business practice and we are calling upon you to investigate."
  • "Southern California Gas doubled consumers' natural gas bills with virtually no notice, leaving its customers with large, unexpected bills," the letter continued.
  • Does So Cal Gas have a duty to acknowledge its financial relationship with SEMPRA and its other subsidiaries as sellers of natural gas to the utility?

SIERRA NORTHERN RAILWAY AND PARTNERS CONDUCT PUBLIC BRIEFING ON ZERO EMISSION SWITCHING LOCOMOTIVE

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Northern Railway and partner Valley Vision conducted a public briefing of their Zero Emission Hydrogen Switching locomotive.

Key Points: 
  • WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Northern Railway and partner Valley Vision conducted a public briefing of their Zero Emission Hydrogen Switching locomotive.
  • The online briefing outlined how the Sierra Northern Railway Zero Emission Locomotive will be transformative providing essential services for America's railroads by proving the hydrogen-fueled units capable of improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the quality of life in surrounding communities.
  • Sierra has a stated goal of having the first zero emission switching fleet in the nation and commercializing its technology to lead the industry into the zero-emission future.
  • Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) the technical lead, partnering with GTI Energy as the formal applicant to the California Energy Commission.

SoCalGas Triples Contribution to Gas Assistance Fund to Help Customers Impacted by Historically High Natural Gas Prices

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Friday, January 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced a $1 million contribution to the Gas Assistance Fund, a program that helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bills. Customers will be facing bills that could be double or higher compared to last year's winter bills.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced a $1 million contribution to the Gas Assistance Fund , a program that helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bills.
  • The high bills are a result of historically high natural gas prices in the western United States.
  • SoCalGas buys natural gas in those markets on behalf of residential and small business customers, and the cost of buying that gas is billed to those customers with no markup, meaning SoCalGas does not profit from gas commodity prices going up.
  • According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), a number of factors are contributing to higher natural gas commodity prices.

Antonio Villaraigosa Visits Kore’s Waste-to-Energy Demonstration Site

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Los Angeles, California , Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kore Infrastructure welcomed Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor to California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and the former mayor of Los Angeles, for a visit to its Downtown Los Angeles demonstration plant.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, California , Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kore Infrastructure welcomed Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor to California’s Governor Gavin Newsom and the former mayor of Los Angeles, for a visit to its Downtown Los Angeles demonstration plant.
  • The demonstration facility’s innovative technology diverts organic waste from California landfills and converts it into carbon-negative hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
  • The project is supported by and located on a site owned by Southern California Gas.
  • “Burning fossil fuels is the largest source of CO2 in California,” said Cornelius Shields, Founder, and CEO of Kore Infrastructure.

CLEAResult Launches Golden State Rebates Program in Partnership with California Utilities

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

California residents can now save money instantly on energy-efficient home upgrades with the new Golden State Rebates program implemented by CLEAResult , the largest energy efficiency solutions provider in North America, under a contract awarded by San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).

Key Points: 
  • California residents can now save money instantly on energy-efficient home upgrades with the new Golden State Rebates program implemented by CLEAResult , the largest energy efficiency solutions provider in North America, under a contract awarded by San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005250/en/
    California residents can now save money instantly on energy-efficient home upgrades with the new Golden State Rebates program implemented by CLEAResult.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Golden State Rebates currently offers instant discounts when purchasing energy-saving smart thermostats, water heaters and room air conditioners.
  • The rebates can also be combined with other statewide initiatives like TECH Clean California to help people save even more money.

A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, Ideanomics to build two zero-emission fuel cell electric shuttle buses

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Hybrid joined a consortium led by A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, a leader in on-vehicle alternative fuel storage and delivery solutions, to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric shuttle buses.

Key Points: 
  • Hybrid joined a consortium led by A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, a leader in on-vehicle alternative fuel storage and delivery solutions, to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric shuttle buses.
  • Hybrid's EV propulsion system and fuel cells have been installed in street sweepers, buses, and port drayage vehicles.
  • Hybrid partnering with A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems and other consortium members to help California's bus fleet become zero emission faster."
  • A-1 offers alternative fuel solutions that operate on natural gas, propane, electric, hybrid electric, and hydrogen.

Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council Names SoCalGas CEO Scott Drury 2022 CEO Diversity Champion

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Friday, November 18, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Scott Drury, was named 2022 CEO Diversity Champion by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC), which represents more than 1,500 certified minority-owned businesses and is the leading minority business certifying organization in Southern California. Mr. Drury was recognized by SCMSDC for embodying "the leadership needed to advance diversity and inclusion in contracting," and for featuring supplier diversity as a centerpiece of SoCalGas' ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021 SoCalGas set a record with 42% - nearly $1 billion of all our goods and services purchased from women, minority, LGTBQ, and disabled veteran business enterprises
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Scott Drury, was named 2022 CEO Diversity Champion by the Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council (SCMSDC), which represents more than 1,500certified minority-owned businesses and is the leading minority business certifying organization in Southern California.Mr.Drury wasrecognized by SCMSDC forembodying"the leadership needed to advance diversity and inclusion in contracting," and forfeaturingsupplier diversity as acenterpieceof SoCalGas' ASPIRE2045sustainability strategy .
  • "Behind every success and achievement is a champion and leader who inspires and clears the path to empower their team to achieve their best," said Virginia Gomez, President and CEO of Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council.
  • "SoCalGas' CEO Scott Drury embodies the visionary leadership needed to advance diversity and inclusion in contracting."
  • "SoCalGas is a leader in sustainability with innovations across our business, including in the communities we serve," said SoCalGas CEO Scott Drury.

SoCalGas Provides Resources to Help Customers Save Money Ahead of Winter

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of cooler winter temperatures, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is preparing customers with energy-saving tips, customer assistance programs and additional resources to help manage energy usage and utility costs.

Key Points: 
  • With the support of SCDC's Mobile Technology Center , a traveling mobile lab that features multimedia laptops and technology resources, SoCalGas staff was able to offer in-person step-by-step training for participating individuals to guide them through user-friendly online tools and resources like the Ways to Save Tool.
  • "SoCalGas is committed to helping customers prepare for and navigate the upcoming colder weather and the increasing cost of energy," said Don Widjaja, vice president of customer solutions.
  • "I'm grateful to partner with organizations like SoCalGas and Google who have provided us with resources and materials to help overcome those barriers."
  • SoCalGas encouragescustomers to take advantage of energy-saving tips , customer assistance programs and additional resources , such as rebates and no-cost energy efficiency kits, to help manage utility costs this winter.