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SoCalGas Supports Public Utilities Commission Plan for Implementing Senate Bill 1383 to Reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued details of its plan to implement Senate Bill 1383, the Short-Lived Climate Pollutants bill, which aims to reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gasses. The bill requires state agencies to adopt policies and incentives to significantly increase the sustainable production and use of renewable gas. CPUC worked with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to outline a solicitation process and a timeline for selecting at least five dairy biomethane projects which will be connected to the gas pipeline system. SoCalGas was selected to lead the solicitation process in coordination with the other utilities. The project selection committee will be made up of the CPUC, CARB and CDFA. SB 1383 is considered the most aggressive law to tackle short-lived climate pollutants in the nation. SoCalGas issued the following statement in response: "SoCalGas is excited to be selected by the CPUC to play a leading role in implementing this visionary legislation that will help meet the state's climate goals, drive innovation, and develop supplies of renewable natural gas for Californians. The CPUC has established a program that will play an important part in reducing these methane emissions. "Renewable natural gas, with its ability to turn methane emissions into a source of energy, is a critical element of a comprehensive approach to climate change. About 80 percent of methane emissions in California come from waste streams. These emissions can be harnessed so that instead of contributing to climate change they can instead be converted to renewable natural gas and distributed through our existing pipeline infrastructure to fuel heavy-duty trucks, heat homes, cook meals, or generate electricity as renewable energy. And because renewable gas can be stored and delivered through existing infrastructure, the technology can be implemented quickly to help California reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the state's renewable energy goals. "As the largest gas distributor in the nation, SoCalGas is positioned to make the infrastructure investments necessary to maximize the production and use of renewable natural gas. We look forward to partnering with California dairies to develop the biomethane pilot programs this law requires and help build the market for renewable natural gas, contributing to accomplishment of our state's environmental objectives and priorities." About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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

Oncor and Sempra Energy Reach Settlement Agreement With Several Key Texas Stakeholders

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced a settlement agreement with several key stakeholders for Sempra Energy's pending acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), including EFH's indirect, approximate 80-percent ownership of Oncor. The parties to the settlement agreement include Staff of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), the Office of Public Utility Counsel, Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, and Texas Industrial Energy Consumers. This settlement agreement is a significant step forward, demonstrating positive momentum for Sempra Energy's proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Oncor, both companies said. With this settlement, the parties have agreed that the acquisition is in the public interest, meets Texas statutory standards, and will bring substantial benefits. The parties to the agreement will ask the PUCT to approve the acquisition, consistent with the governance, regulatory and operating commitments in the settlement agreement. "We are pleased that our proposed transaction to acquire a majority stake in Oncor has garnered support from several key stakeholder groups in Texas," said Debra L. Reed, chairman, president and CEO of Sempra Energy. "We strongly believe that this transaction will benefit Oncor customers and the state of Texas, and we are working with the PUCT to facilitate its comprehensive review of our proposal." "Sempra Energy has demonstrated its ability to be a great partner for Texas through its willingness to work with stakeholders across the state," said Bob Shapard, CEO of Oncor. "Final authority on our application rests with the PUCT, but, if approved, our partnership with Sempra Energy will result in a strong, well-capitalized Oncor that will help Texas continue to grow and invest in a safer, smarter, more reliable electric grid in the years to come. This settlement agreement moves us one step closer to ending the EFH bankruptcy process." Consistent with Sempra Energy's and EFH's merger agreement, the settlement includes regulatory commitments that preserve the existing Oncor ring-fence and the independence of Oncor's board of directors. To protect Oncor, its customers and employees, the commitments also include extinguishing of all debt currently at EFH and Energy Future Intermediate Holding Company LLC. Sempra Energy and Oncor will continue settlement discussions with additional stakeholders in the coming weeks. On Aug. 21, Sempra Energy entered into an agreement to acquire EFH. In September, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH's entry into the merger agreement with Sempra Energy and, in October, Sempra Energy and Oncor filed a joint Change-in-Control application with the PUCT. On Oct. 16, the PUCT set a procedural schedule to complete a review of the joint application by early April 2018, with a proposed February 2018 hearing date. Earlier this week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order authorizing Sempra Energy's acquisition of EFH, subject to customary conditions. The EFH transaction closing remains subject to further approvals by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the PUCT, among other approvals and closing conditions. Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor is a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, made up of approximately 134,000 miles of lines and more than 3.4 million advanced meters, making it the largest utility in Texas. Using cutting-edge technology, more than 3,900 employees work to safely maintain reliable electric delivery service to over 10 million Texans. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. 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 discussions of guidance, strategies, plans, goals, 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. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed Merger, including future financial or operating results of Sempra Energy or Oncor, Sempra Energy's, EFH's or Oncor's plans, objectives, expectations or intentions, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, the anticipated improvement in credit ratings of Oncor, and other statements that are not historical facts. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by any such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that Sempra Energy, EFH or Oncor may be unable to obtain bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that required bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could cause the parties to abandon the transaction or be onerous to Sempra Energy; the risk that a condition to closing of the merger may not be satisfied; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms or timing currently contemplated; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that Sempra Energy may be unable to obtain the external financing necessary to pay the consideration and expenses related to the merger on terms favorable to Sempra Energy, if at all; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the diversion of management time and attention to merger-related issues; and related legal, accounting and other costs, whether or not the merger is completed. Additional factors, among others, that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements include: 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 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, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the United States and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations on a timely basis, risks in completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, and risks in obtaining the consent and participation of partners; 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; modifications of settlements; delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers (including with respect to regulatory assets associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station facility and 2007 wildfires) or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; the availability of electric power, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, moratoriums or limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the impact on the value of our investment in natural gas storage and related assets from low natural gas prices, low volatility of natural gas prices and the inability to procure favorable long-term contracts for storage services; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments, and risks that our partners or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual commitments; 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 greenhouse gases, radioactive materials and harmful emissions, 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) or may be disputed by insurers; 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; capital markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; fluctuations in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such fluctuations; changes in the tax code as a result of potential federal tax reform, uncertainty as to what proposals will be enacted, if any, and, if enacted, how they would be applied; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export or 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 Company'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 the corresponding decrease in demand for power delivered through SDG&E's electric transmission and distribution system 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; 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 Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Breaks Ground on Innovative Fiber Optic Installation to Monitor Pipelines in Real-Time

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it has broken ground on a first-of-its kind, fiber optic cable installation that will allow the company to monitor the condition of its high-pressure transmission pipelines in real-time. The fiber optic technology is being installed along a new, seven-mile section of natural gas pipeline in Bakersfield, California and will serve as an early warning system to detect unauthorized construction work that could damage the pipeline and changes in pressure in the line that could indicate a leak. Photos of the technology from today's installation are available here. "SoCalGas is committed to modernizing our infrastructure to enhance safety for our customers and reduce our carbon footprint," said Deanna Haines, director of gas engineering for SoCalGas. "This technology provides our engineers with a critical early warning system that can prevent damage to our lines and help us mitigate leaks more quickly." "Having real-time information on the status of high-pressure pipelines is critical in the early detection of a potential problem," said Brian Marshall, Kern County Fire Chief. "Firefighters will be able to respond quickly to an emergency and work with SoCal Gas to stop the problem from escalating." The technology uses fiber optic cables that run along a pipeline and that transmit data across long distances. The system operates on the principle that light signals vary when a fiber optic cable is exposed to vibration, stress, or abnormal changes in temperature – all indicators of a possible natural gas leak or an impact to a natural gas line. The fiber optic system can pinpoint within 20 feet where a potential problem may be developing. When a threat is detected, information is sent along the fiber cable to a remote monitoring station within seconds, where operators interpret signal changes to determine the source of potential intrusions including, heavy equipment operation, unexpected earth movement, or other physical impacts like structural stress from broken water mains. Access to continuous, real-time measurements and area-specific data can give SoCalGas crews and first responders more time to plan, allocate resources, and take effective actions to mitigate potential leaks and damage to pipelines. SoCalGas is one of the first natural gas utilities in the country to use the technology in natural gas transmission and high-pressure pipeline system operations. The company plans to install fiber optic cable along all new and replacement pipeline segments 12 inches and greater in diameter and one-mile long. Incorporating fiber optics into its transmission pipeline and distribution systems is part of SoCalGas' commitment to upgrading and modernizing its more than 101,000 miles of natural gas pipelines in order to provide customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they deserve. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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

University of California-Irvine and SoCalGas Partner to Design "Advanced Energy Community"

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that it will partner with the University of California-Irvine's Advanced Power & Energy Program to design an "Advanced Energy Community" in an underserved neighborhood in Huntington Beach. The community will be planned as a replicable model that optimizes a full spectrum of diverse energy options, including solar, wind, and renewable natural gas. It will also consider the capability of storing wind- and solar-generated energy with power-to-gas technology. "We're excited to co-fund this worthy project in collaboration with the California Energy Commission," said Lisa Alexander, vice president of customer solutions and communications at SoCalGas. "Creating an Advanced Energy Community will serve as a guide for future policy and planning in California to keep our energy system sustainable and make a difference in our clean-energy future." "The integrated set of energy efficiency measures, smart grid technologies, renewable power generation and energy storage technologies that we will include in the Advanced Energy Community design will improve quality of life while reducing costs and emissions," said Jack Brouwer, associate director of the Advanced Power and Energy Program of UCI. "We are pleased to work with SoCalGas in this exciting project that could make a big difference in the lives of those living in this community." Power-to-gas technology converts surplus energy from solar panels or wind farms into hydrogen, which can be blended with natural gas and utilized in everything from home appliances to power plants. The renewable hydrogen can also be used in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles or converted to methane for use in a natural gas pipeline and storage system. The conversion of renewable electricity to gas enables long-term, monthly, or seasonal storage of large amounts of carbon-free power. Researchers note that this long-duration storage is difficult to achieve with traditional storage technology such as lithium-ion batteries, which are typically designed to store energy for shorter time periods. The University of California-Irvine began a pilot project in 2016 funded by SoCalGas which successfully demonstrated the use of power-to-gas technology to use excess solar-generated electricity on the university's campus. Last month, SoCalGas announced the successful installation of a novel bioreactor system that will be used to test power-to-gas technology at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. The first of its kind pilot project will be used to help assess the commercial viability of this power-to-gas approach to energy storage and provide insights into potential megawatt-scale system designs. According to a 2017 Lawrence Berkley National Lab study, by 2025, between 3,300 and 7,800 gigawatt-hours of excess solar and wind energy will be curtailed in California. If all that excess solar and wind energy were converted to methane through the biomethanation process and stored as renewable natural gas, it would provide enough renewable energy to heat 158,000 to 370,000 homes or provide renewable electricity to 80,000 to 187,000 homes. SoCalGas is providing $150,000 in co-funding for the Huntington Beach project, which was proposed in response to a California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) solicitation. The EPIC program funds clean energy research, demonstration and deployment projects that support California's energy policy goals and promote greater electricity reliability, lower costs, and increased safety. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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

Oncor and Sempra Energy Secure FERC Approval

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order authorizing, subject to customary conditions, Sempra Energy's acquisition of Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), the indirect owner of approximately 80 percent of Oncor. On Aug. 21, Sempra Energy entered into an agreement to acquire EFH. In September, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH's entry into the merger agreement with Sempra Energy and, on Oct. 5, Sempra Energy and Oncor filed a joint Change-in-Control application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). On Oct. 16, the PUCT set a procedural schedule to complete a review of Sempra Energy's and Oncor's case within 180 days, by early April 2018. The EFH transaction closing remains subject to further approvals by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the PUCT, among other approvals and closing conditions. For more information about the transaction, visit oncor-sempra.com. Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor is a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, made up of approximately 122,500 miles of lines and more than 3.4 million advanced meters, making it the largest utility in Texas. Using cutting-edge technology, more than 3,900 employees work to safely maintain reliable electric delivery service to over 10 million Texans. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. 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 discussions of guidance, strategies, plans, goals, 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. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed Merger, including future financial or operating results of Sempra Energy or Oncor, Sempra Energy's, EFH's or Oncor's plans, objectives, expectations or intentions, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, the anticipated improvement in credit ratings of Oncor, and other statements that are not historical facts. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by any such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that Sempra Energy, EFH or Oncor may be unable to obtain bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals required for the merger, or that required bankruptcy court and governmental and regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could cause the parties to abandon the transaction or be onerous to Sempra Energy; the risk that a condition to closing of the merger may not be satisfied; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms or timing currently contemplated; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the risk that Sempra Energy may be unable to obtain the external financing necessary to pay the consideration and expenses related to the merger on terms favorable to Sempra Energy, if at all; disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; and the diversion of management time and attention to merger-related issues and related legal, accounting and other costs, whether or not the merger is completed. Additional factors, among others, that could cause actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements include: 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 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, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the United States and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations on a timely basis, risks in completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, and risks in obtaining the consent and participation of partners; 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; modifications of settlements; delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers (including with respect to regulatory assets associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station facility and 2007 wildfires) or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; the availability of electric power, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, moratoriums or limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the impact on the value of our investment in natural gas storage and related assets from low natural gas prices, low volatility of natural gas prices and the inability to procure favorable long-term contracts for storage services; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments, and risks that our partners or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual commitments; 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 greenhouse gases, radioactive materials and harmful emissions, 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) or may be disputed by insurers; 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; capital markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; fluctuations in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such fluctuations; changes in the tax code as a result of potential federal tax reform, uncertainty as to what proposals will be enacted, if any, and, if enacted, how they would be applied; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export or 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 Company'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 the corresponding decrease in demand for power delivered through SDG&E's electric transmission and distribution system 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; 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 Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

Boys & Girls Clubs Host Fall 2017 Showcase with Artwork and Performances by Members of Its Arts Academy

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor (BGCLAH) recently hosted its Fall 2017 Arts Academy Showcase, featuring music and dance performances, art and photo galleries and a screening of a documentary created by members of the Club’s Arts Academy. More than 125 young artists displayed their talents to an audience full of family members, friends, donors and community members at Los Angeles Harbor College. For photos of the event, click here. “Central to our mission is enabling young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens,” said Mike Lansing, executive director of BGCLAH. “Participation in the Arts Academy helps Club members reach that potential and allows them to freely express themselves creatively and develop necessary skills in critical thinking that will serve them for many years to come.” Through its Arts Academy, BGCLAH provides fine arts programming, including instruction, mentoring, exposure and performance opportunities, to 1400 middle and high school youth throughout the Los Angeles Harbor annually. The academy provides low-income, at-risk and disadvantaged youth with free introductory through advanced arts instruction, performance opportunities and art exposure in a variety of art disciplines, such as fine arts, music, dance, photography, 3D modeling and game design. SoCalGas Funds Transportation Costs for Club Members This season, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) provided funding for BGCLAH’s Transportation Program in part, which enabled BGCLAH to provide more than 500 youth per day with free and safe transportation to Clubhouses across San Pedro, Lomita, Harbor City and Wilmington. Without this transportation, many Club members would not be able to access BGCLAH’s Arts Academy and other programs focused on building academic, leadership and athletic skills. “The Transportation Program is a key component is providing our youth the hand up they need to succeed,” said Lansing. “SoCalGas’ support of this program has been essential to making our kids’ dreams come true.” “BGCLAH offers premiere youth development programs that help young people succeed in and outside the classroom,” said Faviola Ochoa, a SoCalGas public affairs manager. “SoCalGas is proud to support the Transportation Program and help provide a critical element in the Boys and Girls Clubs experience.” The SoCalGas Solar Water Heating campaign funded the Transportation Program through a special advertising program with CBS EcoMedia. SoCalGas offers incentives for homeowners and businesses who install qualified solar water heating systems, which help reduce energy and save money. For more information on solar water heating, click here.

SoCalGas and Sempra Energy Pledge More Than $150,000 to Assist Southern California Fire Victims

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), today announced it will donate more than $100,000 to assist victims of the four wildfires that continue to destroy homes and property across the region. Sempra Energy, a Fortune 500 energy services holding company that includes San Diego Gas & Electric and SoCalGas, will contribute another $50,000, for a total of more than $150,000 in donations. SoCalGas and Sempra Energy have pledged $100,000 to the United Way Thomas Fire Fund, a partnership effort with the American Red Cross of Ventura County and the Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services. SoCalGas has also pledged donations in support of the following relief funds and organizations: Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation United Way of Greater Los Angeles' Southern California Wildfire Fund Santa Clarita Disaster Coalition Ventura County Animal Services Ventura County Humane Society and Gentle Barn animal shelter in Santa Clarita "SoCalGas wants to do our part to help our neighbors who have lost so much and are enduring the hardships these fires have dealt," said Lisa Alexander, SoCalGas vice president of customer solutions and communications. "We have thousands of employees who all live in, and are an active part of, the communities that SoCalGas serves—so we are happy to be part of the relief efforts." "During this overwhelming time, we want our friends and neighbors to know that we stand united with them now more than ever before in our 72-year history serving the people of Ventura County," said Eric Harrison, President and CEO of United Way of Ventura County. "In the days and weeks ahead, we will deploy more than $1 million that has been donated already to the United Way Thomas Fire Fund to those who have experienced devastation and heartache beyond measure." SoCalGas has more than 350 field representatives working alongside fire fighters in support of public safety and first responders, and in some very localized areas we have isolated our system at individual homes or in neighborhoods impacted by the fires. The company stands ready to quickly restore service to homes directly affected by the fires. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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. About The United Way of Ventura CountyIn the aftermath of a disaster, United Way's Ventura County Volunteer Center will serve as an online, call, and walk-in center for spontaneous volunteers. The Volunteer Center will register volunteers and coordinate with the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services to place them where they can do the most good for the community. 2-1-1 Ventura County will also be available 24/7 to register volunteers, answer questions, and connect those in need with the resources to help them. www.vcunitedway.org SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SDG&E Has Mobilized Aerial Support And Other Resources To Protect Lives And Property During Red Flag Warning Period

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With the National Weather Service extending the Red Flag Warning through 8 p.m., Sunday, due to high fire danger, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has mobilized numerous resources to support local firefighting agencies, including the Erickson Aircrane which can release 2,650 gallons of water or fire suppressant per drop. The company has contracted to bring this firefighting resource into the region for the last eight years during high fire season, which unofficially ended in November. SDG&E secured the return of the Aircrane Wednesday and deployed the helitanker in coordination with CAL FIRE on Thursday to fight the Lilac fire in Bonsall, Calif. near Interstate 15, north of San Diego. The Aircrane, which is equivalent to the capacity of five fire engines, will remain stationed in the San Diego region for the next few weeks. On Thursday, it made 20 water drops totaling 30,000 gallons in support of firefighting efforts. CAL FIRE is the lead agency and will determine the cause of this fire. Based on preliminary reports regarding the origin of the fire and performance of the company's system, the company has no indication that its facilities were a source of ignition. Below is a list of other proactive measures that SDG&E is implementing in coordination with regional emergency response providers to protect lives and property from wildfires: Since Monday, the SDG&E Emergency Operations Center has been staffed to monitor weather conditions throughout the duration of the event, especially the wind speeds in the high fire risk areas of the county. SDG&E has staged crews and contract firefighters in the areas where the winds are forecast to be the strongest. Proactively locating crews in those areas can shorten response time responding to outages. SDG&E more than doubled the number of contract wildland fire-suppression trucks with trained firefighting personnel—bringing the total to 13—and staged these crews in the areas where winds are expected to see the highest wind gusts. SDG&E proactively called 170,000 customers in affected areas to alert them of the possibility of power outages related to high winds and reminding them to be prepared to activate their personal emergency plan. SDG&E worked with the American Red Cross to set up Community Centers for customers experiencing power outages. Red Cross volunteers will ensure the centers are open 24/7 until they are no longer needed. SDG&E takes its responsibility to safely operate the electrical system very seriously. If conditions threaten the integrity of the system, creating an emergency, SDG&E will turn off the power to protect the public. Some of the factors that are taken into consideration, include but are not limited to, the circumstances of the emergency, wind speed measurements, temperature, humidity, field observations by SDG&E crews, and information from CAL FIRE and other fire agencies. SDG&E understands the inconvenience of shutting off power and will make every effort to restore service promptly once it is safe to do so. As of 3 a.m. Friday, SDG&E has turned off power to approximately 17,000 customers for safety reasons. SDG&E proactively called customers whose service was turned off for safety, advising them to be sure they have adequate emergency supplies on hand for an extended period. Current conditions indicate that power may remain out for several days before it can be safely restored. Residents in high-wind areas are encouraged to monitor SDG&E's weather page for real-time updates on conditions at sdgeweather.com, as well as the outage page for updated restoration times at sdge.com/outage. They are advised to be aware of the potential for downed power lines due to gusty Santa Ana winds. Never touch a downed power line and assume that all electrical lines are energized at all times. Call 911 or SDG&E to report a downed power line. SDG&E is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides safe, reliable, clean energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. More than 4,000 employees work to provide the cleanest, safest and most reliable energy in the West. The company was the first to meet California's goal of delivering 33 percent of energy from renewable sources, has fueled the adoption of electric vehicles and energy efficiency through unique customer programs, and supports a number of non-profit partners. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 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. 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 discussions of guidance, strategies, plans, goals, 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 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 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, states, cities and counties, and other regulatory and governmental bodies in the United States and other countries in which we operate; the timing and success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in obtaining or maintaining permits and other authorizations on a timely basis, risks in completing construction projects on schedule and on budget, and risks in obtaining the consent and participation of partners; 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; modifications of settlements; delays in, or disallowance or denial of, regulatory agency authorizations to recover costs in rates from customers (including with respect to regulatory assets associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station facility and 2007 wildfires) or regulatory agency approval for projects required to enhance safety and reliability; the availability of electric power, natural gas and liquefied natural gas, and natural gas pipeline and storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid, moratoriums or limitations on the withdrawal or injection of natural gas from or into storage facilities, and equipment failures; changes in energy markets; volatility in commodity prices; moves to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas; the impact on the value of our investment in natural gas storage and related assets from low natural gas prices, low volatility of natural gas prices and the inability to procure favorable long-term contracts for storage services; risks posed by actions of third parties who control the operations of our investments, and risks that our partners or counterparties will be unable or unwilling to fulfill their contractual commitments; 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 greenhouse gases, radioactive materials and harmful emissions, 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) or may be disputed by insurers; 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; capital markets and economic conditions, including the availability of credit and the liquidity of our investments; fluctuations in inflation, interest and currency exchange rates and our ability to effectively hedge the risk of such fluctuations; changes in the tax code as a result of potential federal tax reform, uncertainty as to what proposals will be enacted, if any, and, if enacted, how they would be applied; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export or 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 Company'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 the corresponding decrease in demand for power delivered through SDG&E's electric transmission and distribution system 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; 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 South American Utilities, Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. sdge.com Twitter: @sdge SOURCE San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

Sempra Energy Garners Top Ranking In Utility Sector In Wall Street Journal's New List Of Best-Managed Companies

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal has recognized Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) as the top company in the utilities sector in the Journal's first "Management Top 250" ranking, a new report that examines the overall effectiveness of U.S. businesses. Sempra Energy was ranked No. 68 overall, out of the 250 best-managed companies. The Wall Street Journal said it compiled the report, which was released yesterday, using a holistic methodology from the Drucker Institute focused on five areas integral to effective management: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility and financial strength. Data from third-party sources was used to score companies on each of the five dimensions. The Drucker Institute is a think tank based at Claremont Graduate University's Drucker School of Management in California that promotes the ideas and philosophy of late business and management expert, Peter Drucker. Last month, Sempra Energy also was recognized as a 2017 Top 100 Global Energy Leader by Thomson Reuters, the multinational mass media firm. The first-time study reviewed more than 1,600 energy businesses to recognize those that excel in a complex business environment by balancing financial demands with regulatory, legal, social and environmental needs. Sempra Energy includes San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Gas Co., Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Renewables and Sempra LNG & Midstream. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2016 revenues of more than $10 billion. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 16,000 employees serve approximately 32 million consumers worldwide. Sempra South American Utilities, Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra LNG & Midstream, Sempra Renewables, Sempra Mexico and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same as the California Utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) or Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Launches 34th Annual Gas Assistance Fund Donation Drive

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures cool across its service area, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is once again inviting customers and employees to contribute to the company's Gas Assistance Fund, a program that helps income-qualified customers pay their natural gas bill with a one-time grant of up to $100 per household. Donations will be matched by SoCalGas. The Gas Assistance Fund is administered by the United Way of Greater Los Angeles (United Way) and helps veterans, the elderly, people with disabilities and families in need pay their natural gas bills so they can cook, have hot water and heat their homes. United Way partners with nearly 80 nonprofit organizations throughout SoCalGas' service territory to distribute the grants. Since 1983, SoCalGas, the company's customers and its employees have contributed nearly $18 million to the Gas Assistance Fund, which has helped more than 224,000 individuals, families, seniors and veterans. In 2016, the fund received $432,000 in donations and benefitted nearly 4,800 households. "Through the Gas Assistance Fund, we're able to help some of our customers who may otherwise not have a warm home during the winter months," said Lisa Alexander, vice president of customer solutions and communications at SoCalGas and United Way board member. "SoCalGas thanks our generous customers and employees who donate to aid others in need, and we are grateful for their continuous support of the program for nearly 35 years." "In Los Angeles County, 1.9 million people live below the poverty line, and sometimes that means making hard decisions come pay day," said Elise Buik, president and CEO of United Way. "The Gas Assistance Fund helps ensure that more people don't have to make the incredibly difficult decision between heating their homes and feeding their families. Donating is a simple but profound gesture, and we're so thankful for everyone who can support." 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. 2 nd 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, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region's clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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. About United Way Greater Los Angeles United Way of Greater Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization fighting to end homelessness and poverty by providing students with support needed to graduate high school prepared for college and the workforce, providing housing for our homeless neighbors, and helping hard-working families become financially stable. 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 www.unitedwayla.org. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Traffic Advisory: Natural Gas Pipeline Modernization Project in Tarzana December 2

WHAT: On Saturday, December 2 from midnight to noon, SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project at the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Lindley Avenue in Tarzana. Crews are expected to work on the natural gas pipeline on Saturdays through December 9. This modernization project will enhance safety of SoCalGas’ natural gas pipeline system with the installation of new valve technology and the replacement of several sections of pipeline connected to the valve. Operators can control the valves from a remote location, automatically shut off the valve if a decrease in pressure is detected and respond more quickly if gas flow needs to be shut off in an emergency. Since the company began using this new valve technology five years ago, the PSEP program has replaced or retrofitted more than 130 valves in the service territory. For photos and a video about valves, visit this link. Traffic lanes near the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Lindley Avenue will remain open. However, to perform this pipeline improvement project safely, lanes will be narrowed near the work site for excavation, equipment and vehicles. Eastbound traffic on Burbank Boulevard near the intersection with Lindley Avenue will be narrowed in the slow lane. Southbound traffic on Lindley Avenue approaching the intersection with Burbank Boulevard will be narrowed in the slow lane. Temporary parking restrictions in this area will be in effect. Traffic control signage will help direct the flow of traffic. 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 has concerns about the smell of gas to call us from a safe location at 1-800-427-2200 . SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Lindley Avenue in Tarzana, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 2 from midnight to noon. NOTE: This effort is part of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that tests and updates the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in Southern California. SoCalGas’ five-year capital plan includes $6 billion in infrastructure investments, including approximately $1.2 billion this year for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety. 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.

SoCalGas Announces Project to Promote Long-Term Service Reliability in City of Bakersfield, City of Shafter and Kern County

LOS ANGELES, November 27, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced it will install a new seven-mile section of a natural gas pipeline in Kern County beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The $29 million modernization project will enhance the reliability of SoCalGas’ natural gas pipeline system that serves homes, businesses and critical facilities in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. The project is expected to be completed in April 2018. Demand for natural gas in Kern County has grown in recent decades and continues to increase. The new pipeline will connect two existing pipelines to create a loop that will improve redundancy and keep natural gas flowing to customers’ homes and businesses even if, for instance, a local gas line is out of service for maintenance. “Our customers prefer natural gas to electricity by a margin of 4 to 1 because it’s more reliable and more affordable than any alternative,” said Rob Duchow, public affairs manager for SoCalGas. “Upgrading our pipeline system to meet the growing needs of Kern County helps ensure we can continue to reliably provide natural gas service to our customers.” "Residents and business owners in Kern County will benefit from this investment in the natural gas pipeline system," said Bob Smith, Bakersfield City Councilman. "The new pipeline installation will ensure that our communities continue to receive safe, reliable natural gas service for heat and hot water." “Installing new pipeline ensures reliability of natural gas service in the City of Shafter,” said Cathy Prout, Mayor of Shafter. “The construction work will also enhance the safety of the pipeline system in our region.” "Thousands of residential and commercial customers in Kern County heat their homes and prepare their meals using natural gas," said David Couch, Kern County Supervisor. "This infrastructure investment will help ensure that these needs are met." SoCalGas’ five-year capital plan includes $6 billion in infrastructure investments, including approximately $1.2 billion this year for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety. Lane Reductions on Santa Fe Way and Beech Avenue begin November 29 The installation of new natural gas pipeline will start on Santa Fe Way between Reina Road and 7 th Standard Road, on 7 th Standard Road between Galpin Street and Beech Avenue, and on Beech Avenue north of 7 th Standard Road. To perform this pipeline installation safely, traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane beginning November 29, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There may be delays up to 15 minutes possible during construction due to lane reductions. Traffic control flagmen will help alternate the flow of traffic from both directions into one shared lane near the work site. Commuters passing by the work site may see excavation, equipment and vehicles. As work progresses, Enos Lane (State Route 43) will be reduced to one lane near the intersection with 7 th Standard Road. Customers are not anticipated to experience any service interruptions. Some residents and local business owners may occasionally smell the odorant in natural gas and may also hear some work-related noise. During work hours, commuters passing by the work site will see excavation, equipment and vehicles. Customers with questions may contact SoCalGas’ call center at 1-800-427-2200 . The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. SoCalGas dedicates a significant amount of resources to improving the safety and integrity of its more than 101,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. In 2016, the company invested approximately $1.2 billion on various improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety projects. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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.

SoCalGas Begins New Phase of Pipeline Safety Project in Imperial County

LOS ANGELES, November 20, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the start of additional work on a pipeline modernization project in Imperial County. The work stretches from Calipatria to El Centro and is the continuation of a project that began in September 2015. SoCalGas installed a new 11-mile natural gas transmission line in June 2016 as phase one of this project, which replaces an older pipeline. This phase will connect the new line to existing distribution lines in the service area. This work is underway and is expected to be completed by April 2018. “The Imperial County Department of Public Works appreciates the work by SoCalGas as they move forward to upgrade their critical public infrastructure,” John Gay, Imperial County Public Works director said. “The department will assist SoCalGas’ efforts by providing the public with road closure and detour information through different media sources as their project progresses.” “Thousands of customers in Imperial County will benefit from this new natural gas pipeline,” said Deborah McGarrey, public affairs manager for SoCalGas. “Updating the SoCalGas pipeline system with new, state-of-the-art pipelines will ensure the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas to area homes and businesses for many years to come.” Connecting these distribution and service lines to the new transmission pipeline will involve excavation in nine different locations in Imperial County. There may be some impact to traffic intermittently throughout the project, and lane and/or road closure information will be provided. Customers are not anticipated to experience any service interruptions. Some residents and local business owners may occasionally smell the odorant in natural gas and may also hear some work-related noise. During work hours, commuters passing by the work site may see excavation, equipment and vehicles. Residents with questions may contact SoCalGas’ call center at 1-800-427-2200. The call center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The final phase of this project is scheduled to begin in August of next year. This entails abandoning, or removing the old pipeline from service, which means gas will no longer flow through this older pipeline. As part of this decommissioning, SoCalGas crews will remove the sections of the pipeline that cross over irrigation canals. Phase three work is expected to take about six months to complete. The effort is part of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan, a multi-billion-dollar program that identifies various high pressure pipeline sections throughout SoCalGas’ system and schedules them to be pressure-tested and/or replaced. SoCalGas’ five-year capital plan includes $6 billion in infrastructure investments, including approximately $1.2 billion this year for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety. Since the PSEP program began in 2013, SoCalGas has tested and/or replaced 175 miles of high pressure lines, and upgraded or replaced 130 valves. # # # About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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.

SoCalGas Tops List of United Way’s HomeWalk Fundraisers for Fifth Year Running

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2017 — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will be the top team fundraiser and have the most participants of any team for the fifth year in a row at United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ (United Way) HomeWalk 2017. The event is an annual 5K family run/walk that raises public awareness and funds to help end homelessness in Los Angeles County. Nearly 850 members of Team SoCalGas have raised nearly $95,000 for this year’s HomeWalk, which will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. The funds will directly support United Way’s mission to end homelessness for individuals, veterans and families in Los Angeles County, where more than 57,000 people are now homeless. "We’re proud that so many SoCalGas employees and their families and friends, as well as the company’s partners, participate in the United Way’s efforts to fight homelessness in Los Angeles County," said Lisa Alexander, vice president of customer solutions and communications at SoCalGas and United Way board member. “We believe everyone deserves a place to come home to, and we are pleased to join United Way, the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles in the fight to eradicate homelessness.” SoCalGas employees, along with their family and friends, and the company’s partners have supported HomeWalk every year since its inception in 2006. “HomeWalk is the only 5K family run/walk dedicated to ending homelessness in L.A. County, and SoCalGas has been there every step of the way,” said Elise Buik, President and CEO of United Way. “Over the past ten years, HomeWalk has mobilized over 85,000 people and raised enough funds to move 18,000 individuals, families and veterans off the streets and into housing. But it’s still going to take an amazing feat to end homelessness, and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of local businesses and community members, like SoCalGas.” About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, providing clean, safe, affordable and reliable natural gas service to 21.7 million customers in Central and Southern California. Its service territory spans 22,000 square miles from Fresno to the Mexican border, reaching more than 550 communities through 5.9 million meters and 101,000 miles of pipeline. More than 90 percent of Southern California single-family home residents use natural gas for home heat and hot water. In addition, natural gas 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 has served communities in California for 150 years and is committed to being a leader in the region’s clean energy future. The company has committed to spending $6 billion over the next five years to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure, while also reducing methane emissions. SoCalGas is working to accelerate the use of renewable natural gas, a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative fuel created by capturing and conditioning greenhouse gas emissions from farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. The company 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. About United Way Greater Los Angeles United Way of Greater Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization fighting to end homelessness and poverty by providing students with support needed to graduate high school prepared for college and the workforce, providing housing for our homeless neighbors, and helping hard-working families become financially stable. 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 www.unitedwayla.org.

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reductions on North Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles November 16

WHAT: On Thursday, Nov. 16 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project on North Sepulveda Boulevard that starts at Sepulveda Way and extends north of Casiano Road, near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, northbound and southbound traffic on North Sepulveda Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in two locations: north of the intersection at Sepulveda Way and at the intersection of Casiano Road. Traffic control message boards and cones will help direct the flow of traffic. 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 has concerns about the smell of gas to call us from a safe location at 1-800-427-2200 . SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: North Sepulveda Boulevard in two locations: north of the intersection at Sepulveda Way and at the intersection of Casiano Road, near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 NOTE: This effort is part of SoCalGas Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that tests and updates the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in Southern California. SoCalGas’ five-year capital plan includes $6 billion in infrastructure investments, including approximately $1.2 billion this year for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline safety. 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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