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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lanes to Be Reduced Along Imperial Highway at Larch Avenue in the City of Hawthorne Beginning January 6

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing work for a pipeline replacement project along Imperial Highway at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Larch Avenue in the City of Hawthorne starting January 6. Work is expected to last 3-4 months. To perform this project safely, lane reductions will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the east and westbound lanes of Imperial Highway at the intersection of Larch Avenue and along the north and southbound lanes of Larch Avenue. Traffic control cones and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents and businessowners may hear work-related noise, see excavation equipment and vehicles and experience traffic delays during construction. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. WHERE: Imperial Highway at Larch Avenue in the City of Hawthorne as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change. Work will begin January 6 and end between April and May 2020, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service. ###

Cameron LNG Liquefaction-Export Facility Begins Production At Train 2

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra LNG, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today announced that Cameron LNG has begun producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the second liquefaction train of the export facility in Hackberry, La. "We are pleased to reach this important milestone in the development of the liquefaction facility," said Lisa Glatch, chief operating officer of Sempra LNG and board chair for Cameron LNG. Train 2 and Train 3 are expected to commence commercial operations under Cameron LNG's tolling agreements in the first and third quarter of 2020, respectively. The facility's first liquefaction train started commercial operations in August 2019. Phase 1 of the Cameron LNG export project includes the first three liquefaction trains that will enable the export of approximately 12 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG, or approximately 1.7 billion cubic feet per day. Cameron LNG is jointly owned by affiliates of Sempra LNG, Total, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and Japan LNG Investment, LLC, a company jointly owned by Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). Sempra Energy indirectly owns 50.2% of Cameron LNG. Sempra Energy is also developing other LNG export projects in North America, including Cameron LNG Phase 2, previously authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which could include up to two additional liquefaction trains and up to two additional LNG storage tanks; Port Arthur LNG in Texas; and Energía Costa Azul (ECA) LNG Phase 1 and Phase 2 in Mexico. Development of any of these LNG export projects is contingent upon obtaining binding customer commitments, completing the required commercial agreements, securing all necessary permits, obtaining financing, other factors, and reaching final investment decisions. In addition, the ability to successfully complete construction projects, such as the Cameron LNG export project, is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Sempra LNG develops and builds natural gas liquefaction facilities and is pursuing the development of five strategically located LNG projects in North America with a goal of delivering 45 Mtpa of clean natural gas to the largest world markets. 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, mission, 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, investigations, new regulations and issuances of permits and other authorizations by the U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the U.S. and other countries in which we operate; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in (i) obtaining or maintaining authorizations; (ii) completing construction projects on schedule and budget; (iii) obtaining the consent of partners; (iv) counterparties' financial ability or otherwise to fulfill contractual commitments; and (v) the ability to realize anticipated benefits from any of these efforts once completed; the availability of natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity; equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; 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, 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) or may be disputed by insurers; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments; cybersecurity threats to storage and pipeline infrastructure and the information and systems used to operate our businesses; changes in capital markets, energy markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit; and volatility in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates and commodity prices and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such volatility; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs and revisions to or the 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, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export; the impact of federal or state tax reform and our ability to mitigate adverse impacts; 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 , and on the company's website at www.sempra.com . 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 LNG and Port Arthur LNG, LLC are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), or Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra LNG

Sempra Energy CEO Addresses Energy Transition At Global Energy Forum

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey W. Martin, delivered the keynote speech today at S&P Global Platts' Global Energy Outlook Forum, addressing the future of the rapidly evolving energy industry, trends affecting the sector and the need for leadership and innovation to address global issues. "Access to energy has improved the lives of billions by enabling enhanced health care, greater food supply and technology innovations," said Martin in his keynote address. "However, there are a number of profound challenges facing communities around the globe, including the task of modernizing the world's energy infrastructure and delivering new energy resources." Sempra Energy is working to capitalize on the opportunities created by the energy transition and the United States' growing leadership position in the global energy market. Sempra Energy is focused on growing in the most attractive markets in North America with a view toward having a global impact. Through its strategically located liquefied natural gas (LNG) development projects, the company is developing the infrastructure that can directly dispatch LNG into Atlantic and Pacific markets to deliver cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to the world. "The world is depending on new energy sources," said Martin. "So many countries need access to cleaner, more secure forms of energy to address the needs of their growing populations. This underlies Sempra's belief that the 21 st century is the 'Energy Century' highlighting the need to deliver energy with purpose – backed by strong leadership and a united focus. There is a lot riding on the decisions we make." Over the past few years, Sempra has set out to simplify its business model and sharpen its focus on building North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The company has reduced its geographic asset base, while narrowing its focus in the energy value chain to transmission and distribution assets that offer attractive returns. In fact, more than 40 million consumers worldwide count on Sempra Energy to power their lives. The company's public utilities power homes and businesses in California and Texas, while also building and operating important energy infrastructure in the United States and Mexico. The Global Energy Outlook Forum is an annual event held in New York City, bringing together approximately 200 energy executives and industry leaders to discuss power and energy topics driven by social, political, and economic issues around the world. The key themes for this year's event are the energy transition and how the industry is investing in the future. Additionally, Martin has been nominated for the CEO of the Year Award for the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards. Sempra Energy is nominated for the Energy Transition Award, which distinguishes companies at the forefront of the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. About Sempra Energy Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets reported in 2018, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, and sustainability, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. About S&P Global Platts At S&P Global Platts, we provide the insights; you make better informed trading and business decisions with confidence. We're the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets. Customers in over 150 countries look to our expertise in news, pricing and analytics to deliver greater transparency and efficiency to markets. S&P Global Platts coverage includes oil and gas, power, petrochemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Platts is a division of S&P Global, which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.platts.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, mission, 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: the greater degree and prevalence of wildfires in California in recent years and the risk that we may be found liable for damages regardless of fault, such as where inverse condemnation applies, and the risk that we may not be able to recover any such costs from insurance, the California wildfire fund or in rates from customers in California or otherwise; actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, investigations, new regulations and issuances of permits and other authorizations and renewal of franchises by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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 success of business development efforts, construction projects, and major acquisitions, divestitures and internal structural changes, including risks in (i) obtaining or maintaining authorizations; (ii) completing construction projects on schedule and budget; (iii) obtaining the consent of partners; (iv) counterparties' financial ability or otherwise to fulfill contractual commitments; (v) winning competitively bid infrastructure projects; (vi) the ability to complete contemplated acquisitions and/or divestitures and the disruptions caused by such efforts; and (vii) the ability to realize anticipated benefits from any of these efforts once completed; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, and arbitrations; 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; 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; delays in, 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; 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 fires 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; 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; 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; expropriation of assets, the failure to honor the terms of contracts by foreign governments and state-owned entities such as the CFE, and other property disputes; the impact at San Diego Gas & Electric Company on competitive customer rates and reliability of electric transmission and distribution systems 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 other regulatory and governance commitments, including the determination by a majority of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director to retain such amounts to meet future requirements; changes in capital markets, energy markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit; and volatility in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates and commodity prices and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such volatility; 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; actions of activist shareholders, which could disrupt our operations by, among other things, requiring significant time by management and our board of directors; the impact of federal or state tax reform and our ability to mitigate adverse impacts; 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, and on the company's website, www.sempra.com. 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, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, 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, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Launches 36th Annual Gas Assistance Fund Donation Drive

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As cool winter temperatures approach, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is once again inviting its customers and employees to contribute to its Gas Assistance Fund, a program that helps income-qualified SoCalGas customers pay their natural gas bill with a one-time grant of up to $100 per household. All customer donations are matched by SoCalGas shareholders. The fund, administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles (United Way), helps veterans, the elderly, people with disabilities, and low-income families in need pay their natural gas bills so they can cook, have hot water and heat their homes. Last year, SoCalGas' Gas Assistance Fund received $374,995 and benefitted more than 4,100 households. Since 1983, SoCalGas customers, shareholders and employees have contributed over $19 million to the Gas Assistance Fund, helping more than 230,000 individuals and families. "Thanks to SoCalGas' generous customers and employees, we're able to help our customers in need cook meals and keep their homes warm during winter," said Sharon Tomkins, vice president of strategy and engagement at SoCalGas. "No one in our community should have to choose between keeping warm or other life's basic necessities like buying groceries," Elise Buik, president and CEO of United Way. "We are grateful to those who have supported the Gas Assistance program for the past 36 years." Those who wish to contribute to the fund may do so 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. Those who wish to apply for a grant may do so by filling out an application at a participating United Way partner agency between Feb. 3 rd and May 31 st (or until the fund is depleted). For additional program information, including a list of partner agencies and income guidelines, click here. In addition to the Gas Assistance Fund, SoCalGas offers other programs and services that can help customers manage 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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

Riverside County Joins 113 California Local Governments in Voting to Keep Their Natural Gas Choice

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that more than 110 local governments across Southern California, representing approximately 8 million people, have passed resolutions in support of affordable and balanced strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resolutions urge policymakers to safeguard consumers' ability to choose natural gas, propane, or electric appliances for their homes and businesses. They were passed in response to concerns that state agencies are being called upon to take steps to prohibit the use of affordable natural gas in buildings. "Advances in renewable natural gas and hydrogen technologies mean that we can meet our climate goals without sacrificing the reliability and resilience of our energy systems and without forcing people to give up their gas stoves, board up their fireplaces and take on costly renovations," said Sharon Tomkins, SoCalGas vice president of strategy and engagement and chief environmental officer. "To meet its ambitious environmental goals, California needs clean gas working together with clean electricity, and most importantly we cannot lose sight of affordability." A growing number of experts, including researchers at Stanford University, University of California, Irvine, and Lawrence Livermore Labs, have raised concerns that the electrification of buildings, alone, could undercut the state's environmental goals, while making basic utility services less reliable and more expensive. "Renewable gases can increase people's use of renewable energy and combat climate change—and we can't become carbon neutral without them," said Dr. Jack Brouwer, Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center at University of California, Irvine. "These renewable gases are easily stored in the pipelines and also provide a complementary way to deliver renewable energy that will be more reliable and resilient than using the electric grid alone." The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI), a research center founded by former US Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, reached similar conclusions. In a 2019 report on the pathways for achieving deep decarbonization in California, EFI found that meeting California's environmental goals will require a range of clean energy pathways, including clean fuels like renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen and biofuels. "Once we realized what was at stake—the lack of affordable energy options, the loss of local control, and the negative impacts to businesses and residents who rely on natural gas—we knew we had to act. When it comes to energy, our residents deserve choice," said La Habra City Councilman Tim Shaw. "The cost of living in Southern California is already too expensive for most of the families I represent," said South Gate Mayor Belen Bernal. "Switching to electricity-only would mean higher utility bills that people just can't afford. Maintaining a balanced approach is important for my community." "The simple process of converting our organic wastes, yard trimmings, and food waste into a recycled natural gas can significantly reduce our overall carbon emissions, and yet, the energy discussion is often dominated by the idea of total electrification," said Temecula Councilmember Matt Rahn. "As we plan for California's energy future, we must realize that electrification is not the only solution, and certainly not something that everyone can afford." "Mandating a move to a singular utility model loses sight of the financial burden it will create in many Californians' homes," said Upland City Councilmember Ricky Felix. "It would also be irresponsible to not have different types of utilities available, especially in emergency situations which would put residents at risk." "People should have the choice of what energy source they use—and many prefer natural gas because it's more affordable," said Port Hueneme Mayor Will Berg. "In addition, to keep energy reliable and affordable it makes sense to not put all your eggs in one basket." "Most residents use natural gas to heat and cook in their homes, so it makes sense to reduce emissions by replacing natural gas with renewable natural gas," said Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel. "And using RNG offers the opportunity to further develop this new green energy business right here among the dairies in the Central Valley. We should all want to bring new investment to our state and this region." Today, more than 90 percent of homes in Southern California rely on natural gas for space and water heating or cooking. In surveys, Southern Californians regularly report they prefer natural gas for cooking, and home and water heating by a margin of 4 to 1, citing its affordability. Last year, a study by Navigant Consulting found that replacing 20 percent of the natural gas California uses today with renewable natural gas could reduce emissions equal to making every building in the state electric-only, but at half the cost. A separate study published last year by the California Building Industry Association (CBIA) found that replacing natural gas appliances in California homes with electric models could lead to more than $7,200 in upfront costs and an annual increase in household energy costs of more than $850. A survey of registered voters published by CBIA at the time found that more than two-thirds of Californians oppose regulations that would eliminate natural gas use in homes and businesses. More than 80 percent opposed if eliminating natural gas resulted in higher utility bills. SoCalGas has committed to replacing 20 percent of the natural gas the company purchases with renewable natural gas by 2030 – as part of a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help achieve California's ambitious climate goals. To view a list of the local governments that have passed balanced energy resolutions, 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 21.8 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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

Rancho Cucamonga Affordable Housing Gets $465,000 in Energy Efficiency Upgrades Courtesy of SoCalGas

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the completion of $465,000 in energy efficiency upgrades to 384 apartment units and the installation of 29 high efficiency boilers at Mountainside Apartments, an affordable housing community on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga. The work is part of SoCalGas' Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) Program's Common Area Measures (CAM) initiative. The upgrades will save an estimated 170,000 therms of natural gas over the lifetime of the upgrades, equivalent to removing 191 cars off of California's roads each year. SoCalGas installed low-flow showerheads, low-flow aerators, thermostatic shower valves, thermostatic tub spouts and door weather-stripping in addition to the 29 high efficiency boilers put in place in the property's common areas that will provide hot water to the community. The property owner also participated in SoCalGas' On-Demand Efficiency and Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates programs which have helped reduce natural gas consumption and overall operating costs at the community. "SoCalGas is proud to continue our work with National CORE, improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs for low-income residents. Small changes in our energy consumption through energy efficient improvements can account for big savings on energy bills and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions," said Dan Rendler, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. "But not only do these upgrades reduce emissions and costs but also demonstrate SoCalGas' commitment to our vision to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America." Mountainside Apartments is owned and managed by National Community Renaissance (National CORE), one of the nation's largest nonprofit developers of high-quality cost-contained affordable housing, with more than 10,000 affordable, senior and market-rate units in California, Florida and Texas. During its 25-plus year history, National CORE has offered programs and services at no charge to its residents, creating communities that support educational attainment, economic mobility, and improved health. "National CORE is proud of the work we are doing around sustainability. It is important to us to work with organizations like SoCalGas, who share our goal of combatting the effects of climate change. Our partnership with SoCalGas also allows us to give back to our residents by reducing their energy costs," said Dan Lorraine, Senior Vice President of Property Management for National CORE. "The City of Rancho Cucamonga thanks the Southern California Gas Company for their efforts to upgrade affordable housing in Rancho Cucamonga," said L. Dennis Michael, mayor of Rancho Cucamonga. "Our Healthy RC initiative is all about preserving the environment and these measures ensure that some of our most vulnerable residents have access to improvement health, safety and affordability while improving the environment through conservation." The CAM project in Rancho Cucamonga is one of two. SoCalGas completed another project in October through the Energy Savings Assistance Program located in Corona. At this property, SoCalGas installed 12 high efficiency boilers at the Corona Del Rey Apartments which are also owned and managed by National CORE. SoCalGas also recently contributed $10,000 to the Hope through Housing Foundation, managed by National CORE. The donation was used to beautify a community center space for at-risk youth at the Sunset Heights Apartment Homes in Rancho Cucamonga, owned by National CORE. The Common Area Measures initiative, through the Energy Savings Assistance Program, aims to provide low-income, deed-restricted properties with no-cost energy saving upgrades to their common areas. This could include boiler/water heater replacements, pipe insulation and ancillary services. The program will be available through 2020. To qualify, the property must be deed restricted and the owner must certify that at least 65 percent of the resident households meet the ESA income guidelines. Energy efficiency services provided differ by utility and are limited to the communal areas, or common energy systems, of the residential building(s) or property. This program can be combined with the ESA in-unit offerings. SoCalGas continues to be a leader in implementing energy efficiency and low-income programs that provide assistance to customers and protect the environment. Between 2014 and 2018, SoCalGas energy efficiency programs delivered more than 180 million therms in energy savings, enough natural gas usage for 403,000 households a year, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by nearly 955,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing more than 202,000 cars from the road annually. These advances have also helped save SoCalGas customers more than $198 million in utility bill costs. In 2018 alone, SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs saved customers $57 million and improved close to 100,000 homes. 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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

Ahead of School Break, Discovery Cube Introduces Fun New Film that Teaches Kids About Renewable Energy

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday school break, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Discovery Cube are releasing a fun adventure film about renewable energy. The film, created for children but educational for all ages, shows how renewable energy, including renewable natural gas is created and why it's so important. Energy fuels our lives every day, from recharging our smartphones, to heating our homes and cooking our meals. As California moves to more renewable sources of energy, many people are unaware of how renewable natural gas works. This film takes the viewer along for the journey from energy creation and storage to its end uses, illustrating the science behind energy and its importance to our everyday life. "Kids will soon be out of school soon for the holidays, and parents may wonder how to keep them engaged and learning," said Kellee Preston, chief operating officer for the Discovery Cube. "Our new energy film is fun, engaging and presents the science of renewable natural gas in a way that is easy to understand." "The use of renewable energy, including renewable natural gas, is vital to improve the environment and help California reach its climate goals," said Trisha Muse, director of community relations for SoCalGas. "Using our waste streams to create renewable natural gas is one way we can reduce our carbon footprint, and still enjoy the convenience that natural gas provides. We hope this film educates viewers of all ages on the importance of renewable energy and renewable natural gas." RNG is a renewable fuel produced from food waste, farms, landfills, and even sewer systems. It can rapidly cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) because it takes more climate pollution out of the air than it emits as an energy source. RNG is already helping eliminate emissions from trucks and buses. Over the last five years, RNG use as a transportation fuel has increased 577 percent. SoCalGas is working to build on RNG's success in the transportation sector by making it available to fuel the homes of the company's 21 million customers across Southern California. Earlier this year, SoCalGas' committed to replace 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030 – part of as part of a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help to help achieve California's ambitious climate goals. Research shows that replacing about 20 percent of California's traditional natural gas supply with RNG would lower emissions equal to retrofitting every building in the state to run on electric only energy and at a fraction of the cost. To celebrate the film's debut, SoCalGas and Discovery Cube held a screening and reception today at the Discovery Cube center in Santa Ana. Photos from the event are available for viewing here. About Discovery Science FoundationThe Discovery Science Foundation serves as the educational program-development and fundraising arm for hands-on science learning centers in Orange County, Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. Established in 1989, the Discovery Cube, presented by Taco Bell, continues to inspire and educate millions of young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits. In 2012, the Cube was named one of the 10 "Most Trusted Brands" in Orange County and in 2013 was awarded the National Medal of service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services at The White House. In November 2014, a second nonprofit Discovery Cube offering an exhibit and program mix unique to Los Angeles, opened in the Hansen Dam Recreational Area of the San Fernando Valley. Most recently, Discovery Cube's Ocean Quest opened in Newport Beach as a base of operations for ocean-science education and programs. For more information, visit discoverycube.org. Follow the Los Angeles and Orange County campus on social platforms (@DiscoveryCubeLA, @DiscoveryCubeOC). 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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 Declares Common And Preferred Dividends

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.9675 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend is payable Jan. 15, 2020, to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 30, 2019. The company's board of directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share on Sempra Energy's 6% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A (Preferred Stock, Series A). The Preferred Stock, Series A, dividend will be payable Jan. 15, 2020, to Preferred Stock, Series A, shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 1, 2020. Additionally, Sempra Energy's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.6875 per share on the company's 6.75% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B (Preferred Stock, Series B). The Preferred Stock, Series B, dividend will be payable Jan. 15, 2020, to Preferred Stock, Series B, shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 1, 2020. Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets reported in 2018, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 20,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to approximately 40 million consumers worldwide. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in diversity and inclusion, and sustainability, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. 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, mission, 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: the greater degree and prevalence of wildfires in California in recent years and the risk that we may be found liable for damages regardless of fault, such as where inverse condemnation applies, and the risk that we may not be able to recover any such costs from insurance, the California wildfire fund or in rates from customers in California or otherwise; actions and the timing of actions, including decisions, investigations, new regulations and issuances of permits and other authorizations and renewal of franchises by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), California Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 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 success of business development efforts, construction projects, and major acquisitions, divestitures and internal structural changes, including risks in (i) obtaining or maintaining authorizations; (ii) completing construction projects on schedule and budget; (iii) obtaining the consent of partners; (iv) counterparties' financial ability or otherwise to fulfill contractual commitments; (v) winning competitively bid infrastructure projects; (vi) the ability to complete contemplated acquisitions and/or divestitures and the disruptions caused by such efforts; and (vii) the ability to realize anticipated benefits from any of these efforts once completed; the resolution of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, and arbitrations; 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; 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; delays in, 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; 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 fires 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; 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; 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; expropriation of assets, the failure to honor the terms of contracts by foreign governments and state-owned entities such as the CFE, and other property disputes; the impact at San Diego Gas & Electric Company on competitive customer rates and reliability of electric transmission and distribution systems 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 other regulatory and governance commitments, including the determination by a majority of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director to retain such amounts to meet future requirements; changes in capital markets, energy markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit; and volatility in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates and commodity prices and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such volatility; 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; actions of activist shareholders, which could disrupt our operations by, among other things, requiring significant time by management and our board of directors; the impact of federal or state tax reform and our ability to mitigate adverse impacts; 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, and on the company's website, www.sempra.com. 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, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, 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, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

Hope through Housing Foundation's Community Center in Rancho Cucamonga Gets a Makeover with the Help of SoCalGas Employees

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) helped spruce up a community center for families living in affordable housing in Rancho Cucamonga, enlisting employee volunteers and donating $10,000 to the non-profit organization which runs the facility. Employee volunteers painted the walls, assembled new furniture for the space and donated books and games for the children who spend time at the center. The facility, located in the Sunset Heights Apartment Homes community, holds after-school programs for at-risk youth of all ages to foster their well-being and promote self-sufficiency. It is operated by Hope through Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization which serves low-income and underserved families who live in National Community Renaissance (National CORE) properties. Photos from today's beautification project are available here. "SoCalGas is proud to partner with the Hope through Housing Foundation and National CORE to assist this organization and beautify a place for children to study and play after school," said Trisha Muse, community relations director at SoCalGas. "SoCalGas is committed to supporting the communities we serve, not only by providing affordable and reliable energy, but also through our partnerships with organizations who are working to assist our friends and neighbors in the community." "We are grateful for outstanding partners like SoCalGas that help us to meet our mission of transforming lives and communities," said Gregory Bradbard, president of Hope through Housing. "Today's project and their financial support will allow us to better prepare youth for a bright future." In addition to the beautification project and grant, SoCalGas has also completed work at the Sunset Heights Apartment Homes through the gas company's Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA). The upgrades completed at the property include installing door weather-stripping, faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, and tuning and cleaning furnaces. These upgrades aim to improve the comfort of the residents living at Sunset Heights and come at no cost to the property owner through the ESA program. In 1998, the Hope through Housing Foundation was established to empower residents of National Community Renaissance (National CORE), one of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developers in the country. Wanting to do more to help the children, families and seniors who lived in its communities, the Hope through Housing Foundation was established to deliver a broad range of charitable and educational programs for children, young adults, low-income and underprivileged families and the general public. Today, Hope through Housing is dedicated to elevating the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of National CORE residents. With a mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, the organization provides essential tools, guidance, and support to the low-income children, families and seniors it serves each day. Last year, SoCalGas donated more than $7 million to non-profits and community organizations. SoCalGas employees contributed more than $700,000 dollars through payroll deductions and performed thousands of volunteer hours for various nonprofit groups throughout its service territory. SoCalGas continues to be a leader in implementing energy efficiency and low-income programs that provide assistance to customers and protect the environment. Between 2014 and 2018, SoCalGas energy efficiency programs delivered more than 180 million therms in energy savings, enough natural gas usage for 403,000 households a year, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by nearly 955,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing more than 202,000 cars from the road annually. These advances have also helped save SoCalGas customers more than $198 million in utility bill costs. In 2018 alone, SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs saved customers $57 million and treated close to 100,000 homes. In addition, SoCalGas remains dedicated to improving our environment and supporting California's environmental goals. Earlier this year, SoCalGas committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030 – as part of a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help achieve California's climate goals while maintaining affordability, reliability and choice for its customers. 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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 Names 2019 Environmental Champions Initiative Grant Recipients

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the winners of its 2019 Environmental Champions Initiative, which awards grants of up to $25,000 for projects related to clean air, energy, or organic waste diversion. Twenty-six nonprofits were selected to receive a total of $400,000 in funding. "SoCalGas is proud of our annual Environmental Champions initiative and thrilled to partner with this year's group of champions," said George Minter, regional vice president of external affairs and environmental strategy at SoCalGas. "Each organization is leading the way towards improving the quality of air and energy in our region. We are excited to see our champion's projects grow and the impact they make in the community." Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc. is a two-time grant recipient for its Healthy Soils & Clean Air project for 2020. The project encourages Southern California farmers and gardeners to adopt healthy soil practices and improve our environment on a grass-roots level. Soil, if properly managed, can trap carbon and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere. "With the SoCalGas Environmental Champions grant, students have been able to connect with communities across Southern California and encourage them to take care of their soil. People we've talked to find it eye-opening that soil is not 'just dirt,' and that taking care of soil improves air quality and mitigates climate change by capturing carbon," said Dr. Aaron Fox, Assistant Professor, Urban and Community Agriculture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). SoCalGas' Environmental Champions grant has provided funding for over ten Cal Poly Pomona students to participate in this project. These students have learned about sustainable land management practices and interacted with the public at numerous events, communicating with hundreds of people about soil's role in improving our environment. One such event was held today, highlighting practices such as compost application and crop covering that improve soil health and sequester carbon. Photos from today's Healthy Soils Demonstration Day are available here. Another grant recipient, the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, will use its funds to help the environment while feeding the hungry and employing the jobless through its food waste prevention program. The program collects tons of food waste per week from dozens of supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants, then partners with nonprofit Meeting Each Need with Dignity (MEND) to distribute the food to over 30,000 people per month. Inedible food waste is composted or converted to renewable natural gas (RNG). " Los Angeles has the largest food insecure population in America and many of the young people in our Corps understand that challenge all too well," said CEO Wendy Butts. "This program is allowing at-risk young adults to gain valuable paid work experience and put food on their own tables by providing food to thousands of others in need. At the same time they are bringing awareness to the growing environmental challenge of food waste. The impact on people and the planet is exponential and we hope to see it grow." Two-time grant recipient North East Trees will use this year's grant to plant 300 drought tolerant trees and renovate an underutilized park within Romana Gardens, a section 8 public housing development in Boyle Heights. "Not only do trees beautify our community, but they also provide oxygen, improve air quality, lower depression/stress, and are beneficial to the environment in so many other ways. On behalf of North East Trees, I am proud of the growth that our Urban Greening in South LA project has had over the past few months, and the impact it has had on our community," said Joe Laskin, Project and Development Manager at North East Trees. "We thank SoCalGas for recognizing our work and for its generous contribution to our cause." Other 2019 SoCalGas Environmental Champions include: BREATHE California of Los Angeles County : The Blue Sky LA program will help the organization clean Southern California's air as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics. The organization will engage Los Angeles residents through monthly volunteer opportunities and will promote collaboration while establishing Los Angeles as a global leader in the reduction of harmful pollutants. The Santa Monica Bay Foundation: The organization's Table-to-Farm Composting for Clean Air program is a solution for food waste and air pollution in the South Los Angeles community. As part of the program, the Bay Foundation will install four edible garden beds in South Los Angeles parkways, and will educate the community on gardening and food equity. DIY Girls: Funding will support Invent Girls, an intensive year-long program that guides thirty high school girls through the engineering design process to build prototypes that address issues in their community. CHOC Foundation: The Breathmobile Program is Orange County's only mobile asthma clinic dedicated to increased asthma control for low-income children at Orange County schools and community sites. The Breathmobile brings a range of diagnostic services, education, evaluation, and treatment to more than 300 school-aged children monthly, removing barriers to consistent and comprehensive asthma treatment and providing continuity of care for children and their families. 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 twenty-six 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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 Temperatures Across Southern California Fall, SoCalGas Offers Tips to Help Customers Save Money this Winter

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With inclement weather and cold temperatures in the forecast throughout our service territory this week, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today offered energy savings ideas and appliance rebates to help customers keep their bills affordable this winter. Temperatures in Southern California typically turn cooler in November and can remain cold through March. During cold weather, it is possible to use three to seven times more natural gas than in summer months as your home heater responds to your thermostat settings and your water heater works harder to keep water hot. SoCalGas offers the following tips to help save on energy costs: Customers can save 10 to 15 percent on heating costs by lowering the temperature setting on their furnace three to five degrees. Have air ducts tested. Leaky ducts can cost customers anywhere from 10 to 30 percent in heating and cooling costs. Install caulking and weather-stripping around doors and windows. This can save about 10 to 15 percent in energy costs. Clean or replace furnace filters. Install a smart thermostat. Install an energy efficient furnace. More energy savings tips may be found here. As a reminder, SoCalGas customers who purchase a qualifying smart thermostat model on or after August 1, 2019 are eligible for a $50 rebate. Smart thermostats can learn your schedule and temperature preferences and adjust the temperature in your home accordingly. They also allow users to adjust home temperatures with a mobile app or computer and can even use local weather conditions to help control energy costs. Last winter, customers who enrolled in SoCalGas' smart thermostat demand response program saved 62,000 therms of natural gas, which is enough energy to fuel 40 homes for an entire year or charge 42 million smartphones. In addition to rebates for smart thermostats, SoCalGas also offers rebates on other household appliances such as washing machines and dryers, water heaters and furnaces. For more information on available rebates, visit: https://www.socalgas.com/save-money-and-energy/rebates-and-incentives/n… Over the last five years, SoCalGas energy efficiency programs delivered more than 180 million therms in energy savings for customers, enough natural gas usage for 403,000 households a year. These advances have also helped save SoCalGas customers more than $198 million in utility bill costs. In 2018 alone, SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs saved customers $57 million. 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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 the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Announce U.S. Department of Energy Funding of Carbon Capture Project

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) today announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $300,000 in funding to a project that would advance the development of a process called Integrated CO 2 Capture and Conversion to Methanol (ICCCM). Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) projects are an important component in helping California achieve its climate goal of having a "net zero" economy by 2045. CCU projects harnesses carbon before it can be emitted into the atmosphere. The carbon is then typically used to make chemicals that become resins and plastic materials. The DOE funding for this project will be used to design, fabricate and demonstrate a modular ICCCM prototype for the combined capture and conversion of CO 2 into methanol. As part of the research, the commercial viability of the prototype will also be assessed. The unit will be designed for installation at an industrial CO 2 source, such as an electric generation or anaerobic digestion facility. SoCalGas is committed to helping California achieve its ambitious climate goals. The utility has spent more than $10 million on the research and development of low or zero carbon technologies in the last three years. "As we look for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in support of the state's climate goals, we will need to develop cost-effective technologies that can capture and use CO 2 to prevent it from reaching the atmosphere," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development for SoCalGas. "The goal of this project is to determine whether ICCCM technology can be a cost-effective way to reduce emissions and it is our hope the results will show that it is." "At PNNL, we specialize in carbon capture and catalysis research and are thrilled to be collaborating with SoCalGas on developing a new and innovative capture and conversion technology and deploying this technology into the field," said Dr. David Heldebrant, who is co-leading this project and is PNNL chief scientist for separations materials. "Our role in this project is to design a continuous catalytic process that can take waste CO 2 and repurpose it as a low carbon fuel or chemical feedstock with a large market size, such as a methanol." What is ICCCMICCM uses flue gas from a power generation or heating source, cools the gas and then runs it through a CO 2 absorber. In this absorber, CO 2 is efficiently captured by PNNL's proprietary "Carbon Dioxide Binding Organic Liquids" solvent. The solvent is then pressurized, heated and passed through to the main reactor, along with hydrogen, for methanol production. The reactor produces a methanol and water mixture which is then pumped into a distillation column designed to produce methanol at a purity of 99.6 percent. The excess hydrogen and solvent from the reactor are recycled back to the CO 2 absorber. The ICCCM technology is unique because hydrogen is used as an indirect energy source to drive the carbon capture process rather than steam or electricity. Also, by using the ICCCM solvent to directly convert CO 2 to methanol, no mechanical compression of the CO 2 is required. Typically, compressing CO 2 is energy-intensive, so reducing the need for additional energy inputs makes the ICCCM technology a potentially viable solution to capture and convert CO 2 from landfill gases, wastewater treatment gases and manure off-gas. California has set an ambitious goal of having a net zero economy by 2045, meaning the amount of carbon emitted into the atmosphere is no more than the amount of carbon taken out. While carbon neutrality is a good first step, research continues into finding ways to be carbon negative, i.e. remove more carbon from the atmosphere than is produced. One potential way to do this is to use green hydrogen created from renewable energy such as wind or solar is used in carbon capture and utilization. Why methanol?Methanol is used in a number of ways, from a feedstock in the chemical industry to a component in fuel blends like marine fuel and bio-diesel. For example, methanol is used to produce acetic acid and formaldehyde, which in turn are used in products like adhesives, foams, plywood subfloors, solvents and windshield washer fluid. Today, methanol is primarily made from syngas created from natural gas and other fossil fuels and current methanol production leads to greenhouse gas emissions. Using CO 2 capture technology to create methanol can serve two purposes – first, it prevents carbon emissions which are produced from conventional syngas-to-methanol technologies from reaching the atmosphere, and second, CO s utilization helps offset some of the costs incurred with carbon capture. Over the next two years, this project will evaluate the compatibility of certain catalysts and solvents, design and build the reactor and test the unit. The later stages of this research will also assess the viability of producing polycarbonates. 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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 Declares Preferred Dividends

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 /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, 2020, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2019. 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 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest natural gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its natural gas system to enhance safety and reliability. 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

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SoCalGas to Begin Pipeline Inspection Project on Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in Carson

WHAT: SoCalGas will begin a pipeline inspection project on Wilmington Avenue on 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in Carson starting on November 20th. To perform this project safely, Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road will be closed in both northbound and southbound directions 24 hours a day, seven-days a week until the project ends on December 31, 2019. Additionally, there will be no left turn for westbound traffic on 223rd Street at Wilmington Avenue and no right turn for eastbound traffic on 223rd Street at Wilmington Avenue. Traffic control cones, message boards and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation equipment and vehicles during construction hours. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in the city of Carson, as shown in this link. WHEN: Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road will be closed to thru traffic 24 hours a day, seven-days a week. Work will begin November 20, 2019 and end on December 31, 2019, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lanes to Be Reduced Along San Vicente Boulevard near Brentwood Country Club for Pipeline Project Beginning November 18

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing pipeline work on San Vicente Boulevard, between S. Moreno Avenue and S. Bristol Avenue in Brentwood, starting November 18. Work is expected to continue through May 2020. To perform this project safely, lane reductions will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and intermittently from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays for eastbound traffic on San Vicente Boulevard, between S. Moreno Avenue and S. Bristol Avenue. Traffic control cones and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation equipment and vehicles and experience traffic delays during construction. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. WHERE: San Vicente Boulevard, between S. Moreno Avenue and S. Bristol Avenue in Brentwood as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and intermittently 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, subject to change. Work will begin November 18 and end in May 2020, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

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