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SoCalGas Names Its 2018 Environmental Champions Initiative Grant Recipients

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2018— Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the winners of its 2018 Environmental Champions Initiative, which awards grants of up to $25,000 for projects related to clean air, energy, or water. Thirty-two nonprofits were selected to receive nearly $400,000 in funding. “SoCalGas is excited to partner with this year’s group of Environmental Champions,” said George Minter, regional vice president of external affairs and environmental strategy at SoCalGas. “They are each making important contributions in the energy field or in improving the quality of our air and water. We look forward to them reaching their project goals.” One of the grant recipients is Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR), which will use the funds to bring its Lower Los Angeles River Education and Next Generation Science Standards Integration Initiative, which includes hands-on lessons and activities focused on science and the urban environment, to at least 500 students from under-served, park-poor communities. “Our curriculum, River Rover school visits, and LA River field trips to the section where concrete removal and wetland habitat restoration are underway engages students from lower River communities,” said Shelly Backlar, vice president of programs at FoLAR. “These students will write letters, share work created during the program, and even participate in an outreach meeting held in their community. The goal is to make the connections between place-based learning and civic engagement.” Global Green, another recipient, will use the grant to expand a biogas generation and food waste recycling program. The expansion will increase awareness of food waste prevention and recovery and further the adoption of food scrap collection programs to increase the production and use of renewable natural gas. “We are excited to continue our Expanding Biogas Generation and Food Waste Recovery project with SoCalGas so that we can reach more cities and individuals, as well as increase the diversion of food waste and overall impacts of this program,” said Madisen Gittlin, program assistant at Global Green. The 2018 SoCalGas Environmental Champions include: Amigos De Los Rios: The Emerald Necklace Multi-Campus Urban Greening project will demonstrate urban greening at three San Gabriel Valley schools through the creation of a habitat and green infrastructure that is designed to provide mental health, academic performance, and physical education benefits. Climate Resolve: The #keepLAcool project will hold a public event in northeast San Fernando Valley to showcase cooling strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts and provide ongoing tours and education on cool surfaces. Energy Independence Now: The Hydrogen Solutions for California’s Clean Economy project will engage stakeholders on the health, economic, and environmental benefits of hydrogen-electric vehicles and renewable/carbon-free hydrogen. The San Bernardino Valley College Foundation: The Compressed Natural Gas, Electric, and Hybrid Training Expansion project will expand the heavy-duty engine repair training program at San Bernardino Valley College by adding a second equipment lab. Special Service for Groups/Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement: The Particulate Matters project will install the largest air pollution sensor array in the San Gabriel Valley and collect data for research on air pollution and health outcomes in the region. Since its inception in 2015, the Environmental Champions Initiative, which is funded by Sempra Energy shareholders, has awarded more than 150 grants totaling nearly $2 million. A complete list of this year’s 32 grantees can be found here. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . # # #

Horizon Power Selects PXiSE To Manage Distributed Energy Resources In Western Australia

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PXiSE Energy Solutions, LLC, a unit of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today announced it has been selected by Horizon Power to install PXiSE's Active Control Technology (ACT) as the distributed energy resources management system (DERMS) in Western Australia. PXiSE's DERMS will provide the platform for Horizon Power to manage distributed energy resources in the future across its approximately 888,000-square-mile service area while enhancing efficiency and maintaining reliability of its electric grid. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "Horizon Power has a great vision for how to meet its customers' future energy needs and we look forward to being part of it," said Patrick T. Lee, president of PXiSE Energy Solutions. "Our DERMS solution will give Horizon Power the tools it needs to manage the grid as more customers install distributed solar and storage resources." PXiSE's DERMS will provide Horizon Power with continuous, high-resolution visibility into the operations of the solar panels, batteries and generators. The platform will automatically respond to conditions on the grid by discharging power stored in batteries to correct any real-time disturbances and ensure a smooth, two-way flow of electricity across its systems. "With increasing customer demand for behind the meter energy resources, we will need innovative technology to enable us to efficiently manage the resources while maintaining our highest safety and reliability standards," said Terry Mohn, general manager of Advanced Microgrid Developments for Horizon Power. "PXiSE's flexible and comprehensive DERMS solution was selected because it offers innovative new technology for Western Australia that will serve as a platform to increase renewable capacity." The deployment of PXiSE DERMS solution will enable Horizon Power to manage and orchestrate various distributed energy resources and further transition to a higher percentage of renewable resources. The PXiSE Active Control Technology platform runs on a standard Microsoft Windows platform and uses an imbedded OSIsoft software and synchro-phasor data to enhance, analyze and respond to grid data from numerous power resources. The continuous higher-resolution visibility and artificial intelligence balances a mix of renewable energy, storage and traditional generation on the electrical grid. The PXiSE software application currently controls distributed energy resources at renewable energy projects, including Auwahi Wind in Hawaii and in microgrids at Sempra Energy's headquarters in San Diego and a winery in Sonoma County, California. To find out more, visit www.pxise.com. About Horizon Power Horizon Power is a Western Australian State Government-owned, commercially-focused corporation that provides high quality, safe and reliable power to more than 48,000 customers located in regional and remote communities. The utility's service area is vast – approximately 2.3 million square kilometers – which means Horizon Power generates, distributes and retails electricity to the largest service area with the least amount of customers in the world. For every 50 square kilometers of terrain, there is just one customer. About PXiSE PXiSE Energy Solutions LLC., headquartered in San Diego, is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy and partially owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Formed in 2016, the company develops, operates and markets ACT, a next-generation software power-grid management technology for renewable energy developers and operators, grid operators, commercial property owners and microgrids. To find out more, visit www.pxise.com. This press release contains statements that are not historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "contemplates," "assumes," "depends," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "target," "pursue," "outlook," "maintain," or similar expressions or when we discuss our guidance, strategy, plans, goals, vision, opportunities, projections, initiatives, objectives or intentions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Future results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors, among others, that could cause our actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, new regulations, and issuances of permits and other authorizations by the California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Public Utility Commission of Texas, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts, major acquisitions such as our interest in Oncor, and construction projects, including risks in (i) timely obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations, (ii) completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, (iii) obtaining the consent and participation of partners and counterparties and their ability to fulfill contractual commitments, and (iv) not realizing anticipated benefits; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation and regulatory investigations; deviations from regulatory precedent or practice that result in a reallocation of benefits or burdens among shareholders and ratepayers; denial of approvals of proposed settlements; and delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; and moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the greater degree and prevalence of wildfires in California in recent years and risk that we may be found liable for damages regardless of fault, such as where inverse condemnation applies, and risk that we may not be able to recover any such costs in rates from customers in California; the availability of electric power and natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments; weather conditions, natural disasters, accidents, equipment failures, computer system outages, explosions, terrorist attacks and other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause wildfires and subject us to third-party liability for property damage or personal injuries, fines and penalties, some of which may not be covered by insurance (including costs in excess of applicable policy limits), may be disputed by insurers or may otherwise not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; cybersecurity threats to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, the information and systems used to operate our businesses and the confidentiality of our proprietary information and the personal information of our customers and employees; our ability to successfully execute our plan to divest certain non-utility assets within the anticipated timeframe, if at all, or that such plan may not yield the anticipated benefits; actions of activist shareholders, which could impact the market price of our equity and debt securities and disrupt our operations as a result of, among other things, requiring significant time and attention by management and our board of directors; changes in capital markets, energy markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; and volatility in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and commodity prices and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such volatility; the impact of recent federal tax reform and uncertainty as to how it may be applied, and our ability to mitigate adverse impacts; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or those of our subsidiaries or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow at favorable interest rates; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, and revisions to or replacement of international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, that may increase our costs or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; the ability to win competitively bid infrastructure projects against a number of strong and aggressive competitors; expropriation of assets by foreign governments and title and other property disputes; the impact on reliability of San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) electric transmission and distribution system due to increased amount and variability of power supply from renewable energy sources; the impact on competitive customer rates due to the growth in distributed and local power generation and from possible departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation or other forms of distributed and local power generation and the potential risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory capital requirements and commitments, or the determination by Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director to retain such amounts to meet future requirements; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra Energy has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forecasts or projections or other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. Media Contact: Paty Ortega Mitchell Sempra Renewables 877-855-7887 press@sempraglobal.com SOURCE PXiSE Energy Solutions, LLC

SoCalGas Launches 35th Annual Gas Assistance Fund Donation Drive

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) invites customers and employees to donate to the company's Gas Assistance Fund, which helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bill with a one-time grant of up to $100 per household. Contributions to the fund will be matched by SoCalGas. The Gas Assistance Fund helps veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and families in need pay their natural gas bills. It is administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, which partners with nearly 90 nonprofit organizations throughout SoCalGas' service territory to manage and distribute the grants. "We are continually amazed at the generosity of our customers and employees, who donate to help others," said Sharon Tomkins, vice president of customer solutions and strategy at SoCalGas. "SoCalGas is grateful to everyone who has supported the Gas Assistance Fund over the last 35 years." "SoCalGas is an important partner in ending poverty in Los Angeles County," said Elise Buik, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles. "For a family struggling with financial hardship, this one-time gas assistance grant could be the difference in keeping them warm during the cold winter months," she added. Contributions may be made online or by mailing a check to: Gas Assistance Fund, File 56826, United Way Inc., P.O. Box 746826, Los Angeles, CA 90074-6826. Donations are tax-deductible and accepted year-round. Grant applications may be filled out at a participating United Way of Greater Los Angeles partner agency between Feb. 12 th and May 31 st (or until the fund is depleted). For additional information, including a list of partner agencies and income guidelines, click here. Last year, SoCalGas' Gas Assistance Fund benefitted nearly 2,600 households in Central and Southern California and received $238,000 in donations. Since 1983, SoCalGas, the company's customers, and its employees have contributed nearly $19 million to the Gas Assistance Fund, helping more than 226,000 individuals and families. In addition to the Gas Assistance Fund, SoCalGas offers other programs and services that can help customers manage their home energy costs. Click here to learn more. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . About United Way Greater Los Angeles United Way of Greater Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization fighting to end poverty by preparing students for high school graduation, college, and the workforce, housing our homeless neighbors, and guiding hard-working families towards economic mobility. United Way identifies the root causes of poverty and works strategically to solve them by building alliances across all sectors, funding targeted programs and advocating for change. For more information, visit UnitedWayLA.org and EveryoneInLA.com. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Statement in Support of New California Public Utilities Commission, Air Resources Board and Department of Food and Agriculture Dairy Biomethane Pilot Projects

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Public Utilities Commission, Air Resources Board and the California Department of Food and Agriculture today announced the selection of six dairy biomethane projects that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from animal manure by putting dairy methane waste to use as a transportation fuel. SoCalGas offers the following statement in response to the announcement: "SoCalGas applauds the California Public Utilities Commission, Air Resources Board (CARB), and Department of Food and Agriculture for today's announcement that the state will fund six pilot projects in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys designed to harness methane emissions from dairy digesters and convert that energy into renewable natural gas. "Renewable natural gas from other states has already begun to clean the air and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California's transportation sector, which accounts for more than 80 percent of smog-forming emissions and about 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. "Heavy duty trucks are a significant source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in California. When those trucks are fueled with renewable natural gas, greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by 80 percent or more. Already, about 70 percent of natural gas trucks in California are fueled by renewable gas delivered by SoCalGas pipelines. "Renewable natural gas is also a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in residential and commercial buildings. According to a recent study by Navigant Consulting, Inc., replacing a fraction of the traditional natural gas supply with renewable gas can achieve greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to converting 100 percent of buildings to electric-only energy by 2030. "Estimates by researchers at the University of California, Davis suggest more than 20 percent of California's current residential natural gas use can be provided by renewable gas made from the state's existing organic waste. "Today's announcement is an important step in helping decarbonize the natural gas system, while protecting Californians' rights for affordable energy options." About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Launches New "Dial It Down" Alert, Encouraging Customers to Conserve Natural Gas Use During Winter

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To help lower the risk of possible natural gas and electricity shortages this winter, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the launch of a new energy conservation alert program designed to raise awareness about ways Southern Californians can reduce their natural gas use during periods of cold weather this winter. Beginning December 1, SoCalGas will issue a "Dial It Down" Alert during periods of cold weather when local demand for natural gas for home heating, hot water, and cooking can increase rapidly and put a strain on the natural gas system. Dial It Down Alerts are similar to the Flex Alerts issued by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) that call on customers to conserve electricity for a specific period of time. If a Dial It Down Alert is issued this winter, SoCalGas will determine the duration of the conservation effort and will announce when the alert has ended. "SoCalGas has helped pioneer conservation efforts for decades, and our efforts to date have saved our customers more than $670 million in energy costs and have reduced emissions equal to removing 700,000 cars from the road," said Dan Rendler, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. "The new Dial It Down Alerts and our ongoing work to deploy more smart thermostats across our service territory will help promote energy reliability, save customers money, and reduce emissions linked to climate change." To initiate a Dial It Down Alert, the utility will release a media statement and deploy messages through social media and on the radio calling on customers to reduce their natural gas use during peak usage periods. When a Dial It Down Alert is called, customers can take simple steps to reduce their natural gas use, such as: Setting their thermostat to 68 degrees when home and 55 degrees when not home; Taking shorter showers to use less hot water; Washing clothes with cold water; Running only full loads of dishes and clothes; Using low-flow shower heads; Keeping windows and doors closed when the heater is on; and Dressing warmer. To further encourage energy conservation this winter, SoCalGas will launch the SoCalGas Smart Therm Program later this month. The Smart Therm Program is a partnership between the utility and participating ENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat providers. Customers who enroll in the Smart Therm Program agree to allow their smart thermostat to be automatically adjusted by up to four degrees when energy conservation is needed. In addition to the energy savings associated with the lower thermostat setting, customers who enroll in the program will receive a $50 incentive, plus an additional $25 for staying enrolled through April 1, 2019. To enroll in the program, customers register their smart thermostats through the manufacturer's website. They are then sent notifications through their smart thermostat, smart phone app, or over email ten to 12 hours before a Dial It Down Alert is issued, letting them know that their thermostats will be automatically adjusted. In addition to the SoCalGas Smart Therm Program incentive, customers who purchase a smart thermostat can save an additional $75 by applying for a smart thermostat rebate from SoCalGas. The rebate covers models from Nest, ecobee, Honeywell, and others. To learn more or to participate in SoCalGas' Residential Rebate Program, visit socalgas.com/rebates. Thanks to energy efficiency measures and new innovative technologies, residential buildings account for only about 5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions statewide, according to the California Air Resources Board. SoCalGas offers more than 90 energy efficiency programs that have delivered $161 million in cost savings directly to its customers over the past five years. SoCalGas is a leader in researching and developing new technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and keep bills affordable for customers. The utility is also working to increase the production and use of renewable natural gas, which turns methane emissions into a source of clean and renewable energy to fuel homes and businesses. Learn more about the environmental and cost-saving benefits of renewable natural gas by viewing the utility's latest video, Digesting the Facts About Renewable Natural Gas, on SoCalGas' YouTube Channel. Natural gas is the most affordable, reliable, clean, and increasingly renewable energy choice for home and water heating and cooking in Southern California and is used by more than 90 percent of residents in the region. According to the American Gas Association (AGA), across the country, households that use natural gas for water and space heating, cooking, and clothes drying save an average of $874 per year compared to homes using electricity for those applications. More information on SoCalGas' Dial It Down Alert energy conservation program can be found at socalgas.com/dialitdown. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas ® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information, visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook . SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Sempra Energy Providing Grants to Southern California Organizations to Fight Homelessness

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2018 – Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE), the parent company of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), today announced it is providing $20,000 grants to seven organizations in SoCalGas’ service territory to help reduce homelessness. The grants are part of a giving campaign in honor of Sempra Energy’s 20 th anniversary – the “20/20/20” campaign – in which employees have been challenged to collectively engage in 20,000 volunteer hours in their communities. Thus far, Sempra Energy employees have recorded approximately 60,000 volunteer hours, triple the campaign goal. “Our company’s success is tied to the positive impacts we can have on the community,” said Dennis V. Arriola, executive vice president and group president for Sempra Energy. “Over the past 20 years, our employees have been committed to volunteering in our communities and we’ve contributed more than $260 million to charitable causes. I’m excited that we’re providing these grants through our 20/20/20 campaign because we believe it’s critical to be a responsible partner in the communities we’re honored to serve.” “SoCalGas is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve,” said Bret Lane, president and chief operating officer of SoCalGas. “Each of the seven grant recipients is providing critical services to our most vulnerable populations, and we are proud to be their partner in the fight against homelessness and provide them with a 20/20/20 grant.” In recognition of employee volunteerism, the company has committed to issuing $20,000 grants to 20 organizations supporting the battle against homelessness. In SoCalGas’ service territory, grants are being given to Affordable Living for the Aging, Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, HomeAid Orange County, LA Family Housing, the Riverside County Workforce Development Center, The Salvation Army of San Bernardino and United Way of Greater Los Angeles. “Sempra Energy’s 20/20/20 challenge proves that we can make a real difference, and move more people home, together,” said Stephanie Klasky-Gamer, CEO and president of LA Family Housing. “This volunteer-driven grant enables us to embark on a new strategy to renovate homes across Los Angeles to provide bridge housing for an additional 150 families annually. This approach increases our impact for those most in need, allows us to reinvest in Los Angeles communities and places vulnerable families into a fully integrated community where they can access the resources they need to become stable, together.” Additionally, grants are being given to other organizations throughout San Diego, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico, Chile and Peru. Sempra Energy and SoCalGas have numerous programs to support employee charitable donations and volunteerism. Last year, SoCalGas invested more than $10 million, through financial and in-kind donations, to nearly 1,000 educational, environmental, and community organizations across its service territory, and company employees volunteered more than 12,000 hours in their communities. About Sempra Energy Sempra Energy owns and operates natural gas and electric distribution utilities and is a major developer of North American energy infrastructure. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2017 revenues of more than $11 billion. Sempra Energy is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' approximately 20,000 employees serve more than 40 million consumers worldwide. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas ® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians – about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. ### Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Sempra Energy Providing Grants To Fight Homelessness As Part Of '20/20/20' Giving Campaign

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today announced it is providing $400,000 in contributions toward reducing homelessness in cities where the company operates, reaching communities throughout California, Texas, Louisiana, Mexico, Chile and Peru. The grants are part of a giving campaign in honor of Sempra Energy's 20 th anniversary – the "20/20/20" campaign – in which employees have been challenged to collectively engage in 20,000 volunteer hours in their communities. Thus far, Sempra Energy employees have recorded approximately 60,000 volunteer hours, triple the campaign goal. "Our company's success is tied to the positive impacts we can have on the community," said Dennis V. Arriola, executive vice president and group president for Sempra Energy. "Over the past 20 years, our employees have been committed to volunteering in our communities and we've contributed more than $260 million to charitable causes. I'm excited that we're providing these grants through our 20/20/20 campaign because we believe it's critical to be a responsible partner in the communities we're honored to serve." In recognition of employee volunteerism, the company has committed to issuing $20,000 grants to 20 organizations supporting the battle against homelessness. This includes Father Joe's Villages and Casa de Amparo in San Diego County, where the company is headquartered. "From all of us at Father Joe's Villages, I congratulate Sempra Energy on its 20-year anniversary and extend our deep appreciation for this generous grant which will help us provide desperately needed services for men, women and families who are homeless in San Diego," said Deacon Jim Vargas, president and CEO of Father Joe's Villages. "Casa de Amparo has had the privilege of helping hundreds of foster and former foster youth secure housing, obtain employment and create economic stability for themselves and their families," said Tamara Fleck-Myers, executive director of Casa de Amparo. "Casa de Amparo has been honored to partner with Sempra Energy for many years to continue to meet the needs of San Diego's foster and former foster youth as they grow into self-sufficient young adults." Organizations receiving the $20,000 grants include: Southern California Chula Vista: South Bay Community Services; El Cajon: Crisis House; Irvine: HomeAid Orange County; Los Angeles: Affordable Living for the Aging; LA Family Housing; United Way of Greater Los Angeles; Oceanside: North County Lifeline; Oxnard: Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County Riverside: Riverside County Workforce Development Center; San Bernardino: Salvation Army; San Diego: Father Joe's Villages; Monarch School; San Marcos: Casa de Amparo; Texas Katy: Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Port Arthur: United Board of Missions; Louisiana Baton Rouge: Metanoia Foundation Inc.; Sulphur: Care Help of Sulphur; Mexico Mexico City: Fundación Para la Protección de la Niñez; Chile Santiago: Hogar de Cristo; Peru Lima: Inspira. Sempra Energy is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves. The company has numerous programs to support employee charitable donations and volunteerism. In 2017, Sempra Energy donated nearly $16 million to charitable causes and employees donated an additional $2 million. Sempra Energy owns and operates natural gas and electric distribution utilities and is a major developer of North American energy infrastructure. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2017 revenues of more than $11 billion. Sempra Energy is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' approximately 20,000 employees serve more than 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SDG&E Wins National Award For Best Electric Reliability In America

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) believes that every home and business deserves reliable energy. Whether it is keeping the lights on at home or work, or charging an electric vehicle, customers depend on SDG&E every day to power their lives. Yesterday, SDG&E was honored with the 2018 ReliabilityOne™ 'National Reliability Award' for superior performance among utilities in America by PA Consulting. In addition to this achievement, SDG&E received the 'Regional Reliability Award' for the Western Region for the 13 th consecutive year, and the 'Outstanding Technology and Innovation' award for the second year in a row for utilizing innovative technology to improve electric service. "Every day, our 4,000 employees come to work committed to providing reliable energy service to our customers – it is what our customers expect, and it is what they deserve," said Caroline Winn, chief operating officer for SDG&E. "This award is particularly noteworthy given that the amount of renewable energy SDG&E integrates is among the highest levels in the country. Our efforts don't stop there. We are continuing to improve, modernize and upgrade the electric grid to ensure that the communities we serve have clean, safe and reliable energy for generations to come." The ReliabilityOne™ Awards are given annually to utilities over six regions that have excelled in delivering the most reliable electric service to its customers. To be named the most reliable utility in the United States means electricity is available when customers need it, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with fewer interruptions than most utility-customers throughout the country. Maintaining award-winning reliability is the foundation of SDG&E's day-to-day operations. Highly trained engineers, electric crews and power grid operators are continually working to lower the number and duration of power outages customers experience. With advanced and innovative improvements to the grid, customers on average experience about one power outage every other year lasting approximately 60 minutes. Some of SDG&E's innovative technology and reliability enhancements that contributed to national recognition include: Modernizing infrastructure: SDG&E is actively upgrading aging electrical equipment to ensure better performance, safety and reliability for customers. Fire hardening efforts are also on-going in our region's most fire-prone areas as SDG&E continues to mitigate the threat of wildfire in order to keep communities safe. Advancing clean energy: SDG&E is upgrading the power grid that serves the region to fully support the migration to 100% carbon-free energy in the years to come. To help facilitate a cleaner and healthier environment, SDG&E today is delivering around 45 percent of its energy from renewable sources. Investing in innovative energy solutions: As part of SDG&E's ongoing commitment to delivering a balanced mix of clean and reliable energy, the company has been a leader in its development of energy storage and microgrid programs. These new technologies allow power grid operators to gather intelligence, engineer, design, and ultimately build system upgrades that leverage innovative equipment and improve reliability for customers. "Since 2000, PA Consulting's ReliabilityOne™ program has pushed electric utilities providers to new heights of reliability," said Gregg Edeson, PA Consulting's ReliabilityOne™ Program Director. "This year, we once again showcase top industry leaders. The PA Consulting team applauds SDG&E for continuing to move the needle forward." SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by providing around 45 percent of its electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region's infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information, visit SDGEnews.com or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@ SDGE), Instagram (@ SDGE) and Facebook. About PA Consulting An innovation and transformation consultancy, we believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we turn complexity into opportunity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 2,600 specialists in consumer, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and transport, travel and logistics. And we operate globally from offices across the Americas, Europe, the Nordics and the Gulf. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. For more information about PA Consulting, visit www.paconsulting.com. PA's ReliabilityOne™ awards are presented to electric utilities providing their customers with the highest levels of reliability in the industry. PA's ReliabilityOne™ study is based on standard industry reliability statistics that measure the frequency and duration of electric power outages and has been analyzing electric utility performance since 1987. For more information about PA Consulting, visit www.paconsulting.com/energy. SOURCE San Diego Gas & Electric

SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows: SoCalGas: Preferred Stock $0.375 per share Preferred Stock, Series A $0.375 per share The dividends are payable on January 15, 2019, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2018. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

As Colder Weather Approaches, SoCalGas Joins LA Kings to Give Away Energy-Saving Smart Thermostats

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter approaches, nighttime temperatures in Southern California regularly dip into the 40s. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will join the LA Kings this Saturday, November 24, to give away three Nest smart thermostats at the team's Fan Fest event outside the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Fans who stop by SoCalGas' booth can enter to win the smart thermostats and will also have a chance to win prizes, including a signed LA Kings team jersey, fleece blanket, beanie, and rally towel. There is no cost to enter, and thermostat winners will be announced each hour at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. "Smart thermostats are a great way for our customers to conserve energy and save money on natural gas bills, especially during the colder months when people use more gas to heat their homes," said Sharon Tomkins, vice president of customer solutions and strategy at SoCalGas. "We also offer great cost-saving incentives that make the purchase of a smart thermostat an even more worthwhile investment." SoCalGas is partnering with the LA Kings for the 2018 – 2019 season to share ways Southern Californians can keep their bills affordable and improve energy efficiency, as well as the latest developments in renewable natural gas, and other programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new partnership includes radio spots and in-stadium marketing, featuring digital ads and video, in addition to Fan Fest sponsorships. For more information about SoCalGas' partnership with the LA Kings, visit socalgas.com/kings. SoCalGas offers rebates on hundreds of home products that help save energy. SoCalGas customers can apply online for rebates in a matter of minutes. Among the most popular products are smart thermostats, which can learn residents' schedule and temperature preferences and adjust the temperature in their home automatically. Using a mobile app or computer, smart thermostats also allow users to adjust home temperatures and even use local weather conditions to help control energy costs. In addition, smart thermostats update software periodically to ensure the devices use the latest algorithms and energy-saving features available. Last winter, customers who participated in a smart thermostat energy efficiency pilot program saved enough natural gas to dry two million loads of laundry. SoCalGas also offers a website called SoCalGas Marketplace, where customers can find and compare cost-savings on various ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. Customers can save $75 on select smart thermostats and Energy Star natural gas dryers, $200 on select water heaters, and up to $75 on select washing machines. Customers can also save money on low-flow showerheads. Over their lifetime, energy efficient appliances can save customers hundreds of dollars in energy bills— average savings from energy efficiency appliances are approximately $1,500 with a tankless water heater, $550 with a natural gas furnace, $200 with a storage water heater, and $125 with a smart thermostat. SoCalGas is a leader in researching and developing new technologies that improve energy efficiency and protect the environment. Over the past five years, SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs have delivered more than 146 million therms in energy savings – enough to power 326,000 households a year – and have reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 775,000 metric tons – the equivalent of removing nearly 165,000 cars from the road. In addition to purchasing energy efficient appliances, there are many simple steps customers can take to reduce their natural gas use during cold weather to help keep energy costs affordable, including: Setting your thermostat to 68 degrees when you are home and 55 degrees when you are not home. Lowering your thermostat three to five degrees can save up to 10 percent on heating costs. Installing proper caulking and weather-stripping; this can save roughly 10 to 15 percent on heating and cooling costs. Washing clothes in cold water to save up to 10 percent on water heating costs. Cleaning or replace your furnace filters according to manufacturer recommendations. Having your air ducts tested for leaks. Leaky ducts can cost between 10 to 30 percent in heating and cooling costs. Turning down the temperature on your water heater. Taking shorter showers to reduce your natural gas use. Fixing leaky faucets and pipes. Hot water leaks cause increased demand on the water heater, which increases natural gas use. One drop of water per second can waste 500 gallons of hot water per year. Limiting use of non-essential natural gas appliances, such as spas and fireplaces. More tips on home energy saving are available at socalgas.com/homeenergysavings. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas ® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas and Sempra Energy Foundation Pledge as Much as $350,000 to California Wildfire Victims

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Sempra Energy Foundation today announced as much as $350,000 in combined donations to support relief efforts for victims and evacuees impacted by the major wildfires that continue to burn throughout California. The contributions include: $75,000 in disaster relief assistance from SoCalGas; $25,000 in donations from Sempra Energy, the holding company that includes SoCalGas and San Diego Gas & Electric; $75,000 in donations from the Sempra Energy Foundation, a private foundation of Sempra Energy, to the American Red Cross; and $75,000 in donations from the Sempra Energy Foundation to the United Way of Ventura County, designated for the wildfire disaster-relief fund. In addition, the Sempra Energy Foundation has agreed to match Sempra Energy employee donations up to $50,000 to the American Red Cross and United Way of Ventura County, adding potentially $100,000 to the total contribution for relief efforts. "SoCalGas crews have been working with first responders around the clock to keep communities safe and to restore natural gas service to impacted customers because we know that being without natural gas service may be difficult, especially when temperatures are low," said Trisha Muse, director of community relations at SoCalGas. "It is our hope that these donations provide some relief and support to the thousands of families impacted by these devastating fires." "Residents have faced so much devastation and confusion throughout these terrible wildfires," said Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Ventura County. "The continued support from the Sempra Energy Foundation, SoCalGas, and Sempra Energy employees will go a long way to provide immediate assistance to impacted households in Ventura County. We're so thankful for their ongoing generosity." Through its strong network of volunteers, donors, and partners, the American Red Cross works to provide care, shelter, and hope for all people across the country and around the world affected by disaster. In times of emergency, the United Way of Ventura County works to improve people's lives by mobilizing a wide range of partners to provide the necessary resources to those who need it most. In addition to the American Red Cross and the United Way of Ventura County, the SoCalGas donations will support the following relief funds and organizations: American Red Cross, Central California Region American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region Ventura County Fire Department's Widows, Orphans and Assistance Fund Ventura County Community Foundation, Hills Fire and Woolsey Fires Sudden Urgent Needs Fund Friends of Ventura County Animal Services Los Angeles County Fire Department Foundation Big Heart Ranch Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, Malibu Fire Relief Fund Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation Noah's Legacy Fund SoCalGas has more than 100 field representatives working alongside fire fighters in support of public safety and first responders. In areas where evacuation orders have been lifted, SoCalGas crews are working diligently to restore natural gas service to customers impacted by the fire. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas ® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. About Sempra Energy FoundationThe Sempra Energy Foundation is the 501(c)(3) private foundation of Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy services holding company with 2017 revenues of more than $11 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' approximately 20,000 employees serve more than 40 million consumers worldwide. For more information on the Sempra Energy Foundation, visit sempraenergyfoundation.org. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Sempra Energy Foundation, SoCalGas And Employees Pledge Disaster-Relief Assistance To California Wildfire Victims

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sempra Energy Foundation, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and employees of the Sempra Energy companies today announced they are teaming up to donate as much as $350,000 to support relief efforts for communities severely impacted by the three major wildfires still burning across California. The Sempra Energy Foundation will make a donation of $75,000 to the American Red Cross and an additional donation of $75,000 to the United Way of Ventura County, designated to the wildfire disaster relief fund. SoCalGas, a Sempra Energy subsidiary, is donating more than $100,000 to a number of community organizations assisting victims and evacuees of the Woolsey Fire. The Sempra Energy Foundation also has agreed to match Sempra Energy employee donations up to $50,000 to the American Red Cross and United Way of Ventura County, adding potentially $100,000 to the total contribution for relief efforts. "The impact of the current wildfires has been devastating for thousands of Californians," said Dennis V. Arriola, chairman of the Sempra Energy Foundation. "It is our hope that these donations may provide some relief and support in helping those impacted begin to rebuild their lives and communities." The American Red Cross and United Way of Ventura County are providing relief to victims of the fires throughout California. The United Way of Ventura County will further support victims who have long-term recovery needs. "Residents have faced so much devastation and confusion throughout these terrible wildfires," said Eric Harrison, president and CEO of United Way of Ventura County. "The continued support from the Sempra Energy Foundation, SoCalGas and Sempra Energy employees will go a long way to provide assistance to impacted households in Ventura County. We're so thankful for their ongoing generosity." The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The United Way of Ventura County improves lives by inspiring and mobilizing the caring power and resources of its community by registering volunteers and coordinating with emergency services to disperse resources and place volunteers where they are needed most. The Sempra Energy Foundation is the 501(c)(3) private foundation of Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy services holding company with 2017 revenues of more than $11 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' approximately 20,000 employees serve more than 40 million consumers worldwide. For more information on the Sempra Energy Foundation, visit www.sempraenergyfoundation.org. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy Foundation

Redlands and Artesia Selected to Receive SoCalGas Grants for Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SoCalGas today announced the cities of Redlands and Artesia each have been selected to receive $50,000 grants as part the utility's new Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant program. The initiative is designed to support local efforts to prepare for climate-change risks such as wildfires, drought, sea level rise, flooding, and other events, which are expected to increase over the next decade. Photos of the grant presentations are available here. The winning applications were selected from across Southern and Central California by an advisory panel of planning and sustainability experts from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC), Climate Resolve, and the American Planning Association-California Chapter (APA-California). Recipients were chosen based on their proposal's emphasis on: collaboration among various agencies, first responders and utilities; addressing vulnerabilities in disadvantaged communities; and benefits beyond resiliency, such as to public health, air quality, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and the economy. The grant program is funded by SoCalGas shareholders and does not impact natural gas bills. "With increasing climate-related events, it's more important than ever for local communities to enhance their resiliency," said George Minter, SoCalGas regional vice president of external affairs and environmental strategy. "Maintaining a diversity of energy resources, including delivery by both electric and gas systems, can ensure energy remains available to help communities respond to and recover from many types of adverse events." The City of Redlands will use its grant to update its local hazard mitigation plan, which will look at ways to alter the built environment so that life and property losses from natural hazards can be avoided or reduced. The SoCalGas grant will also make the city eligible for federal hazard mitigation grants which require matching funds from local sources. "We appreciate the efforts of SoCalGas and the opportunity to partner with them to address and prepare for the inevitable natural disasters that occur in Southern California," said Redlands Mayor Paul Foster. "Public safety is one of the primary responsibilities of local government. This grant funding from SoCalGas will help the City of Redlands to better meet that responsibility through planning and mitigation efforts." Artesia will use its grant to revamp its local hazard mitigation plan to better plan and prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather events with the goal of developing a federally-approved hazard mitigation plan. "As a small city with a limited budget, Artesia was hard-pressed to meet the new state requirement to include climate adaptation plans into our General Plan updates," said Sally Flowers, Mayor of Artesia. "This grant from SoCalGas will allow us to create a plan that will allow us to be better prepared for extreme heat, fires, windstorms and other potential disasters." SoCalGas is a leader in developing and investing in technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change. The company has been working to increase the amount of renewable natural gas produced in California. Renewable natural gas technology captures methane emissions from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and dairies, then makes the methane available for use in any way traditionally-sourced natural gas is used. SoCalGas is also developing cutting-edge technologies that store surplus renewable energy in the form of renewable gas or hydrogen. These "power-to-gas" technologies use existing infrastructure to store energy and can store it for months or longer. A recent study on the impacts of four climate-related disasters on the energy sector found that natural gas infrastructure exhibited significant resilience because it is underground. In addition, the study showed that backup generation powered by natural gas pipelines can provide on-site electricity generation for hospitals, relief centers and other critical facilities during a disaster. A summary of its findings may be found here. To learn more about what SoCalGas is doing to reduce emissions linked to climate change click here. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers across 22,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Takes Part in "Utilities United Against Scams Day" To Help Protect Customers from Fraud

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. ( SoCalGas) and other natural gas water and electric utilities across the United States and Canada are joining forces today to protect their customers from scammers impersonating utility employees, either on the phone or in-person. A coalition of utilities called Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) designated November 14 as the third annual "Utilities United Against Scams Day," which will also be supported by a week-long campaign focused on exposing the tricks criminals use to steal money from customers. Through increased awareness and reports of possible scams, UUAS and its member companies have helped to shut down nearly 2,500 Toll-Free Numbers used by scammers against utility customers since March 2017. "We take the privacy and security of our SoCalGas customers very seriously and are proud to take part in this campaign to help raise awareness," said Paul Goldstein, vice president of customer services at SoCalGas. "We encourage customers to look for the warning signs associated with this latest scam and to call the police as well as our customer call center number to report it to us. We also want to reiterate that we do not call our customers who are late on their payments but will instead send an email or a notice in the mail." Going from November 11-17, this year's campaign "7 Scams in 7 Days" focuses on scams involving unsolicited phone calls from individuals who falsely claim to be SoCalGas or other utility representatives. The scammer warns the customer that SoCalGas will disconnect the customer's natural gas service if the customer fails to make a payment, usually within a short timeframe. It is important that customers call SoCalGas directly to check on the status of their accounts if they are ever unsure about the authenticity of a caller or the identity of a service worker, or if they suspect any fraudulent activity. SoCalGas representatives do not call customers demanding payments by phone. In some cases, recorded messages remind customers that payments are due to avoid service interruptions, but SoCalGas will never demand payments be made by phone. Bill payment options include: Online payment via SoCalGas' My Account, where enrolled customers can make secure online payments, access account balance, schedule automatic payments, get email bill reminders, and pay by text. Pay by Credit or Debit through an independent service provider, BillMatrix online. Pay by Phone or Pay by Direct Debit with check or savings account. Customers can pay by mail, sending a check or money order with their bill stub to: SoCalGas, P.O. Box C, Monterey Park, CA 91756. For information, visit socalgas.com/pay-bill/ways-to-pay or call 800-427-2200 . Warning signs of a scam: A customer receives a phone call from someone claiming to be a utility employee, saying that their account is past due and threatening disconnection if a large sum of money isn't received within a short time frame. Often, scammers instruct customers to purchase a pre-paid debit, credit card, or cryptocurrency (such as bitcoin) and then call him or her back to make a payment to "SoCalGas" to avoid disconnection. The scammer then asks the customer for the pre-paid card's or cryptocurrency receipt number and PIN number which will then give the thief access to the funds. How to protect yourself: SoCalGas representatives never ask a customer with a delinquent account to purchase a pre-paid debit, credit card, or cryptocurrency to avoid disconnection. Customers can make online payments by phone, automatic bank draft, mail or in person at an authorized SoCalGas payment center. Customers with delinquent accounts always receive an advance disconnection notification with the regular monthly billing and never a single notification one hour before service disconnection. Customers who suspect or experience fraud or feel threatened during contact with one of these thieves, should contact local authorities, and then SoCalGas at 1-800-427-2200 . SoCalGas continues its efforts to protect its customers in a variety of ways including: bill messages and alerts, working with the media, and partnering with local law enforcement and officials. Customers are also encouraged to enroll in My Account for free tracking alerts and other online tools. It's an easy way to monitor natural gas use each week — instead of waiting until the monthly bill arrives — and it can help customers use less natural gas to lower their bills. Once enrolled, they can easily access their gas usage information, pay bills, schedule service orders and sign up for Bill Tracker Alerts. Get Social to #StopScams Help us spread awareness about utility scams on social media by sharing stories, articles and tips using #StopScams. Follow the official UUAS channels on Twitter: @U_U_A_S and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UtilitiesUnited/ for the latest updates. For more information, visit http://www.utilitiesunited.org. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas ® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable natural gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Natural gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians—about 60 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas is committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure, while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2013 through 2017, the company spent nearly $6 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. The company is also committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future, and is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas from dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants and the development of renewable energy storage technologies. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Sempra Energy Launches Annual Grant Program For Veterans Day

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) today announced that the company is launching an annual charitable-contribution program for Veterans Day to benefit support organizations for veterans and their families, with the inaugural grant of $20,000 going to the Gary Sinise Foundation. The Gary Sinise Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to assisting service members, first responders, veterans and their families. This year's grant will support the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E. program, which provides wounded veterans and their families the resources they need to increase their mobility and overcome new life challenges. This includes home modifications, adapted vehicles, mobility devices or constructing specially adapted smart homes. "We're proud to initiate this annual grant program to assist U.S. veterans who have sacrificed to protect our great nation's freedom and our way of life," said Jeffrey W. Martin, CEO of Sempra Energy. "I am honored that Sempra Energy employs nearly 1,000 veterans across our family of companies, who bring value to the communities we serve every day." "We are thankful for supporters like Sempra Energy for their generous contribution to help change the lives for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom," said Judith Otter, chief operating officer of the Gary Sinise Foundation. "With our R.I.S.E. program, we currently have 70 homes completed or underway. These 100-percent mortgage-free, specially adapted homes restore independence for our severely wounded heroes and ease daily life for them and their loved ones." Sempra Energy is committed to supporting veteran employees, as well as veterans who live in the communities where the company operates. Sempra Energy regularly participates in job-recruitment events for veterans and the company has supplier-diversity programs that advocate for procurement opportunities for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, women, minorities and LGBT-owned business enterprises. Sempra Energy owns and operates natural gas and electric distribution utilities and is a major developer of North American energy infrastructure. Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy services holding company with 2017 revenues of more than $11 billion, is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' approximately 20,000 employees serve more than 40 million consumers worldwide. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utility, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

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