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Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit To Report Third-Quarter 2017 Earnings Oct. 25

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its third-quarter 2017 earnings at 7 p.m. EDT, Oct. 25, in advance of a conference call with IEnova executives at 11 a.m. EDT, Oct. 26. Briefing materials will also be posted by 7 p.m. EDT, Oct. 25, on IEnova's website, www.ienova.com.mx. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on IEnova's website, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, the teleconference will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion on the company's website, or by dialing 001-855-859-2056 and entering passcode 7548 4797#. IEnova develops, builds and operates energy infrastructure in Mexico. As of the end of 2016, the company has invested more than US$7 billion in operating assets and projects under construction in Mexico, making it one of the largest private energy companies in the country. IEnova is the first energy infrastructure company to be listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. 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 Files 2019 General Rate Case with California Public Utilities Commission

LOS ANGELES—Oct. 6, 2017— Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today filed its 2019 rate request with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The request is a detailed projection of what it will cost to dependably and safely deliver affordable natural gas to the company’s 21 million consumers from 2019 to 2022. The rate request would allow SoCalGas to modernize and upgrade its gas infrastructure to enhance long-term reliability and safety; attract and retain highly-trained, responsive employees who serve its customers; and support the growth of diverse energy options now and well into the future. “Our 2019 rate proposal is focused on prudent investments that will enhance the safety and reliability of our system by modernizing and upgrading our infrastructure, support a top-notch workforce, and help maximize renewable energy options for our customers,” said Lisa Alexander, SoCalGas vice president for customer solutions. “We are committed to collaborating with customers and stakeholders during the rigorous review of this request, and working to keep bills as affordable as possible for every Southern California family and business we serve.” If approved in its entirety by the CPUC, the critical investments proposed in this rate request would increase average residential customer bills about $4.50 to $7.00 per month starting in 2019. This increase is slightly less than originally projected due to a reduction in revenue requirement associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. According to the latest data available from the American Gas Association, in 2015, SoCalGas had the second-lowest average annual bill among the 50 largest gas utilities in the country, and natural gas continues to rank among the most affordable sources of energy. As a regulated utility, SoCalGas does not make a profit on gas delivered to its customers: the company works to cost-effectively buy, transport, store, and distribute natural gas, with savings benefiting customers directly. More than 90 percent of Southern Californians use clean natural gas to heat their homes and water. In addition, because about 60 percent of electricity generated in California comes from natural gas-fired power plants, this clean fuel is also used to keep the lights on around the clock. Under the request, natural gas remains the most efficient and affordable way to heat homes and water, as well as provide fuel for cooktops and other appliances. SoCalGas will continue to provide energy-efficient tools to empower customers to reduce their consumption and monthly bill, and look to control costs in its own business to keep service affordable. The proposed rates include additional costs that will help SoCalGas continue to meet its commitment to delivering safe, clean, and reliable natural gas service to customers including: Approximately 60 percent would support modernization and upgrading critical infrastructure to enhance the reliability and safety of natural gas service. Roughly 30 percent would cover costs to attract and retain SoCalGas’ highly skilled workforce and includes cost reductions SoCalGas has achieved through measures such as improving the efficiency of employee training. The request also includes increased support for renewable energy and improvements to customer services and technology solutions. SoCalGas’ rate request would support the modernization and upgrading of critical infrastructure to enhance the reliability and safety of natural gas service, including upgrades to pipelines and compressor stations; modernization of pipeline and safety monitoring technology; increase testing and monitoring of more than 100,000 miles of pipeline and millions of meters; and upgrades to the company’s gas leak detection and mitigation tools to enhance safety, increase efficiency, and improve environmental protections. The rate request will also help maximize renewable energy and provide customers more energy options to power their homes and businesses. Reliable natural gas allows more solar and wind resources to come online, providing a crucial safety net to the electric grid when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining. SoCalGas’ rate request will also support local California biogas projects that will help California meet its renewable energy goals and remove pollutants from the atmosphere. SoCalGas’ 2019 rate request does not include any costs associated with 2015 leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility. In 2015, the CPUC ordered SoCalGas to exclude all costs related to the Aliso Canyon leak from this rate request. What SoCalGas is doing to control costs and keep rates as low as possible Californians deserve a reasonable, transparent, and affordable price for the natural gas they use. That’s why SoCalGas is always proactively working to find ways to make energy bills as affordable as possible for its customers. The company is cutting costs and improving efficiency to generate more than $120 million in savings for customers. In addition, SoCalGas offers energy efficiency and assistance programs to help customers save energy and money. Since 1990, the company’s energy efficiency and rebate programs have helped families and businesses save approximately $672 million on their natural gas bills. SoCalGas and other large investor-owned utilities in California file general rate case applications every three to four years. The CPUC oversees the proceedings, which include numerous regulatory and public hearings with testimony from ratepayer advocates, environmental groups, and others. The rate request process is scheduled to take at least 12-18 months. More information about SoCalGas’ rate request, may be found at socalgas.com/rates. 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. # # #

Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit Acquires Pemex's Participation In The Los Ramones II Norte Pipeline

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that its Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), has acquired Pemex Transformación Industrial's participation in Ductos y Energeticos del Norte, and, as a result, IEnova will increase its indirect participation in the Los Ramones II Norte pipeline to 50 percent from 25 percent. IEnova will acquire Pemex's stake in the pipeline for $231 million, plus the assumption of $289 million in debt, representing Pemex's portion of the outstanding debt in the pipeline. The approximately 452-km, 42-inch diameter pipeline commenced operations in February 2016 and transports natural gas from Nuevo Leon to San Luis Potosí. It has a designed transportation capacity of 1.42 billion cubic feet per day and two compressor stations. Los Ramones II Norte interconnects with the Los Ramones I pipeline and the Los Ramones II Sur pipeline in central Mexico. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2017, once the required authorizations have been obtained, including approval from Mexico's Federal Antitrust Commission. The transaction will be subject to customary post-closing adjustments included in the purchase and sale agreement. 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 like "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 forward-looking statements include: the risk that Sempra Energy's proposed merger involving Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH) and EFH's indirect interest in Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) (the Merger) 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, including receipt of a satisfactory supplemental private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service; 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; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms currently contemplated; the expected timing to consummate the Merger; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or may be subject to unexpected or previously unknown risks or liabilities; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the Merger may make it more difficult to conduct business as usual or 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; 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, such as the elimination of the deduction for interest and non-deductibility of all, or a portion of, the cost of imported materials, equipment and commodities; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to favorable international trade agreements, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export; 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. SOURCE Sempra Energy

Traffic Advisory: Interstate 405 On-Ramp and Off-Ramp at Moraga Drive Closed and Lane Reductions on North Sepulveda Boulevard at Moraga Drive in Los Angeles October 7-8

Project is part of a multi-billion-dollar safety enhancement program WHAT: On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project on North Sepulveda Boulevard at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. Crews are expected to work on the natural gas pipeline during several weekends through the end of 2017. To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, Interstate 405 on-ramp and off-ramp at Moraga Drive will be closed to traffic. Northbound and southbound traffic on North Sepulveda Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Westbound traffic on Moraga Drive will not be able to make a left turn onto southbound Sepulveda Boulevard. However, traffic will be able to make a right turn onto northbound Sepulveda Boulevard. Traffic control officers and signs 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, at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, 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.

SoCalGas and Family HealthCare Network Team Up to Reduce Effects of Air Pollution for Children with Asthma in Kings and Tulare Counties

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Family HealthCare Network today announced that they are working together to give away air purifiers to children with asthma or severe allergies in Kings and Tulare Counties. SoCalGas provided 300 purifiers for the program, and Family HealthCare Network will distribute the units to eligible pediatric patients for free. Family HealthCare Network patients may receive a purifier through a referral during a visit with their primary care provider. The purifiers can provide relief from asthma symptoms by removing airborne allergens and particulates and reducing odors. “This program is one of many efforts SoCalGas supports to reduce air pollution and its effects on Californians, and to raise awareness about the role natural gas can play in cleaning our air,” said George Minter, regional vice president of external affairs and environmental strategy at SoCalGas. “We are also advocating for the state to support policies that put more clean natural gas and biogas trucks on the road. The simple switch to natural gas and biogas engines in heavy duty trucking would drastically and immediately improve air quality in communities along our freeways, improving the health of thousands of children who suffer from severe asthma and allergies, as well as addressing our climate change challenge.” “We are grateful for the partnership with SoCalGas and the generous donation. Our patients will greatly benefit from the air purification units, in particular, children currently living with asthma,” said Kerry Hydash, president and CEO at Family HealthCare Network. According to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air 2017” report, Kings and Tulare Counties rank as the first and third, respectively, most polluted county by year-round particle pollution in the nation. Air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms, and communities in heavy traffic areas like Kings and Tulare Counties, where high truck and car traffic can be found along Interstate 5 and Highway 99, are especially vulnerable. Using cleaner natural gas technology in heavy-duty trucks can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. In addition to donating air purifiers to help address the health issues of air pollution in the San Joaquin Valley, SoCalGas recently partnered with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District to bring awareness to the trucking and truck dealership communities about the benefits associated with near-zero heavy duty natural gas trucks and state incentives to help offset the initial cost of purchasing these vehicles. This effort resulted in over 200 new applications for natural gas trucks. Family HealthCare Network operates 23 locations throughout Kings and Tulare Counties, including 19 community health centers, that have served over 230,000 patients. Six percent of the organization’s patients have a diagnosis of a form of asthma. The air purifier distribution program launched last week and will continue until supplies lasts. For more information, please call 1-800-960-3426. 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 Family HealthCare Network Family HealthCare Network is a private nonprofit organization that operates 23 sites, 19 of which are federally qualified health centers located throughout Tulare and Kings Counties. Our mission is to provide quality health care to everyone in the communities we serve. With just under 200 clinical providers in our network, we provide access to a wide range of coordinated health services, including family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, adult and children’s dentistry, pharmacy, internal medicine, behavioral health, nutritional counseling, health education, case management, community health and outreach, and eligibility assistance. An array of specialty services such as optometry, chiropractic care, podiatry, perinatology, endocrinology and general surgery complement our full list of services offered. Family HealthCare Network also offers free transportation and extended evening and weekend hours. FHCN is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home and is dually recognized by The Joint Commission with its Gold Seal of Approval® for Patient Quality and Safety and as a Patient Centered Primary Medical Home. For more information about Family HealthCare Network, please call 1-877-960-3426, or visit our website at www.FHCN.org, like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/fhcn.org or follow us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/FHCN.

Industry Leaders to Share Expertise on Renewable Natural Gas Business Development

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders in the biogas and renewable gas industry will gather in Sacramento today to share their knowledge of this growing business. Utilities Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), along with national nonprofit organization Energy Vision, will host the free one-day conference, called "The Power of Waste: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for California." "'The Power of Waste' workshop brings together experts in the field of sustainable energy and provides a valuable day of learning and conversation for anyone interested in becoming more knowledgeable about renewable gas opportunities, including the economic and policy landscape," said Lisa Alexander, vice president of customer solutions and communications at SoCalGas. "Renewable natural gas derived from organic sources like animal and plant waste is the next chapter as we look to maximize renewable sources of energy and, clean our air and reduce greenhouse gas emissions." "RNG is one of the lowest carbon fuel sources available, and drastically cuts health-damaging pollutants like particulates and NOx," said Joanna Underwood, chair of Energy Vision. "Over its lifecycle, it cuts GHG emissions 80 percent or more compared to diesel, and is actually net-carbon-negative, according to the California Air Resources Board, when made from food waste. So the more RNG gets made and used, the more it can reduce overall carbon emissions. California has the greatest biogas potential of any state. A recent study by UC Davis estimates that the natural gas needs of around 2.4 million California homes could be fueled with RNG derived from the state's existing organic waste alone. We estimate California could produce enough RNG to replace 75 percent of its diesel road fuel consumption. In the workshop, we'll discuss practical ways to get there." "Arguably one of the greatest steps the state could take to reduce methane emissions from the dairy sector, as well as from landfills and wastewater treatment facilities, is to incentivize or otherwise enable the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities at each site" said Johannes Escudero, chief executive officer at the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. "RNG projects capture and convert methane that would otherwise escape fugitively into the atmosphere as a super-pollutant that is many times more potent than carbon, and convert it for a positive end-use, including as a feedstock for renewable electricity or ultra-low carbon transportation fuel." The conference will include panelists from state agencies discussing their efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants and increase renewable energy production. Renewable gas developers —including those producing gas from dairies as well as landfill-diverted organic waste facilities — will share insight into building successful projects. Additional speakers will review the latest technologies that upgrade biogas to biomethane or RNG which meets utility pipeline specifications. Just like electricity, natural gas can be made from renewable sources. Already, 60 percent of the fuel used in natural gas vehicles in California is renewable, and SoCalGas expects that to increase to 90 percent by 2018. This can help reduce the need for other fossil-based fuels, and increase our supplies with a local renewable fuel. Renewable gas project developers, government leadership, local and state agencies, facility operators, equipment vendors, utilities, academia and the media are invited to attend this no-cost workshop, which will take place at Capital Plaza Halls, Grand Ballroom, 1215 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 on Thursday, Oct. 5 th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 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 Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyPacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation, is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy companies in the United States. Based in San Francisco, with more than 20,000 employees, the company delivers some of the nation's cleanest energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. PG&E has proudly served northern California communities, families and businesses since 1905 and is committed to become the safest, most reliable, affordable and clean energy company in the country. PG&E is making strategic investments in new technologies and processes, including biomethane and low-carbon gas alternatives, that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since 1998, the company has reduced its SF6 emissions rate by more than 85 percent and total emissions by more than 70 percent. About Energy Vision Energy Vision is a non-profit organization which researches, analyzes and promotes currently viable technologies and strategies for accomplishing the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon energy and transportation future. Learn more at www.energy-vision.org. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Oncor And Sempra Energy To File For Texas Regulatory Approval

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS, Oct. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) announced that they expect to jointly file a Change-in-Control application tomorrow with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). This filing represents a key step in the regulatory review process for Sempra Energy's agreement to acquire Energy Future Holdings Corp. (EFH), the indirect owner of approximately 80 percent of Oncor. The application will include 47 regulatory commitments and a new financing structure, under which Sempra Energy proposes to now acquire 100 percent of EFH at the close of the transaction with no third-party equity investors or EFH debt. "Since we announced our transaction in August, we have met with many stakeholders to gain their perspectives on how we can best meet the needs of Oncor customers and the state of Texas," said Debra L. Reed, chairman, president and CEO of Sempra Energy. "Our application responds to their feedback and details our financing plan and regulatory commitments, as well as our approach to resolving the long-running EFH bankruptcy proceeding. Our goal is to keep Oncor strong, independent and well-capitalized for the benefit of Texas customers. Our revised financing structure also will provide long-term value to our shareholders." "This filing highlights Sempra Energy's support for Oncor customers and supports the Oncor mission: providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service to over 10 million Texans," said Bob Shapard, CEO of Oncor. "Sempra Energy's strong ring-fence protections demonstrate how they will be a good long-term partner for Texas. We also are pleased that, with this new financing structure, several of the key stakeholders have expressed interest in entering into constructive regulatory settlement discussions." Revised Financing Structure Sempra Energy expects to ultimately fund approximately 65 percent of the $9.45 billion purchase price with Sempra Energy equity and 35 percent with Sempra Energy debt. This simpler and more conservative financing approach will eliminate the EFH debt, as well as third-party equity, enabling Sempra Energy to purchase 100 percent of EFH at the close of the transaction, according to Jeffrey W. Martin, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sempra Energy. Sempra Energy's original proposal was to initially acquire 60 percent of EFH, with the goal of acquiring 100 percent over a period of time. "Our revised financing structure for the transaction is both clear and simple, eliminating third-party equity investors, as well as proposed debt at EFH," Martin said. "Sempra Energy will own 100 percent of EFH, which translates to approximately 80 percent of Oncor at the close of the transaction. This eliminates the need to take future additional steps to achieve full control of EFH. The revised structure also should provide Sempra Energy with a stronger balance sheet in the future to fund additional growth initiatives." While accretion will vary based on the actual closing date of the transaction, and the timing and mix of equity and debt issued, Sempra Energy expects the acquisition of EFH under the new financing structure to result in an average annualized accretion in earnings per share of approximately 10 cents to 20 cents over the next four years. Regulatory Commitments to Texas Tomorrow's filing is expected to include strong ring-fence protections for Oncor and its customers that will put in place financial and operational safeguards, financially separating Oncor from Sempra Energy and its competitive affiliates. The joint Change-in-Control application identifies 47 regulatory commitments that are intended to preserve the independence of Oncor and help ensure that Oncor is protected for the customers it serves in Texas. These commitments also are intended to help ensure that Oncor is able to continue to perform in accordance with its financial plans for its customers and shareholders. Some of the more notable regulatory commitments include: Preserving board independence for Oncor; Maintaining Oncor's current management team, workforce and Dallas-based headquarters; Not incurring any debt at EFH as part of the transaction or in the future; Keeping strong ring-fence provisions to maintain both legal and financial separation among Oncor, Sempra Energy and their affiliates; Ensuring that none of the transaction costs are borne by Oncor's customers; and Being supportive of Oncor's five-year, $7.5 billion capital investment plan. Settlement Discussions Several of the key stakeholders that likely would participate in the regulatory approval process for the transaction have indicated that, subject to review of Oncor and Sempra Energy's PUCT filing, the companies have substantially addressed many of their key issues. These stakeholders have indicated they are open to constructive regulatory settlement discussions with Oncor and Sempra Energy. On Aug. 21, Sempra Energy entered into an agreement to acquire EFH. On Sept. 6, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved EFH's entry into the merger agreement with Sempra Energy. The agreement remains subject to customary closing conditions, including further approvals by the Bankruptcy Court, the PUCT and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. For more information, go to www.Oncor-Sempra.com. Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor is a regulated electric transmission and distribution service provider, made up of approximately 122,000 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 like "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 involving Sempra Energy, EFH and EFH's indirect interest in Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) (the 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, 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, 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, including receipt of a satisfactory supplemental private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service; the risk that the transaction may not be completed for other reasons, or may not be completed on the terms currently contemplated; the expected timing to consummate the Merger; the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or may be subject to unexpected or previously unknown risks or liabilities; the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; disruption from the Merger may make it more difficult to conduct business as usual or 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, such as the elimination of the deduction for interest and non-deductibility of all, or a portion of, the cost of imported materials, equipment and commodities; changes in foreign and domestic trade policies and laws, including border tariffs, revisions to favorable international trade agreements, and changes that make our exports less competitive or otherwise restrict our ability to export; 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. [SRE-F] SOURCE Sempra Energy

Sempra Energy To Hold Oct. 4 Conference Call For Oncor Transaction Update

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) executives plan to hold a conference call at 4:15 p.m. EDT, Oct. 4, to provide an update on the Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC transaction and the related regulatory filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Briefing materials will be posted at 4:15 p.m. EDT, Oct. 4, on the company's website. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on the company's website, www.sempra.com, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, the teleconference will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion on the company's website or by dialing 888-203-1112 and entering passcode 6202028. 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. [SRE-F] SOURCE Sempra Energy

Thousands More Mobile Home Park Residents to Benefit from New Natural Gas Infrastructure and Technology

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that it has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to extend the Mobilehome Park (MHP) Utility Upgrade Pilot Program through December 31, 2019. In addition to the 10 percent of mobile home park spaces approved for conversion under the initial pilot program that began in 2014, SoCalGas will be authorized to convert another 5 percent of MHP spaces in its service territory to direct utility service through 2019. Eighty-one percent of all mobile home parks throughout SoCalGas' territory applied to participate in the initial MHP Utility Upgrade Pilot Program. The extension of the program will provide enhanced safety and reliability through direct utility service to an additional 6,400 mobile homes in 65 parks throughout SoCalGas' territory. Mobile home park residents will also benefit from advanced meter technology and enhanced access to customer assistance and energy savings programs. "The CPUC's decision to extend the MHP Utility Upgrade Program will allow thousands more mobile home park residents, many of whom are seniors, working families, and others with limited resources, to have direct utility service and peace of mind knowing that their natural gas system will be maintained by SoCalGas," said Gina Orozco-Mejia, SoCalGas' Vice President of Gas Operations. "We commend the CPUC for its leadership and commitment to safety." "Throughout the thousands of mobile home park communities within the state, there are aging gas and electric utility systems in need of replacement. I cannot sufficiently emphasize how important this process has been for all parties involved – park owners, park residents, and the general public. All parties can now rest assured knowing that we are all safer and better off for this upgrade program and the good it has done," said Barron McLemore, owner and operator of multiple mobile home parks throughout Southern California. McLemore's Mt. Slover mobile home park in Colton was the first project in the state to be completed under the initial pilot program. "We are grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the MHP Utility Upgrade Program. Our staff and residents had a wonderful experience with the entire SoCalGas team," said Michele Cruz of J&H Asset Property Management, property manager of both Parque Mobile Estates and Cypress Gardens Mobile Home Park in Rialto. "From the account executive to the construction crew, the team was always available to answer questions and explain the process. We appreciate the enhanced safety and direct billing aspects of the program and are happy to know that mobile home parks will have the opportunity to reap similar benefits." In March of 2014, the CPUC approved a voluntary, statewide, 3-year pilot program offering mobile home park owners the opportunity to replace their parks' energy distribution system with a new, professionally installed natural gas distribution system, which includes the installation and use of advanced meter technology. With advanced meters, mobile home park residents will have access to their hourly natural gas usage on a next-day basis that can enable them to better manage their gas usage and save money. New SoCalGas customers will now also be able to set up their own "My Account" to view and pay their bill online, schedule service, and/or sign up for paperless billing. For more information about the Mobilehome Park Utility Upgrade Program, please visit https://www.socalgas.com/stay-safe/safety-and-prevention/mobilehome-par…. 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

Traffic Advisory: Interstate 405 On-Ramp and Off-Ramp at Moraga Drive Closed and Lane Reductions on North Sepulveda Boulevard at Moraga Drive in Los Angeles September 23-24

Project is part of a multi-billion-dollar safety enhancement program WHAT: On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project on North Sepulveda Boulevard at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. Crews are expected to work on the natural gas pipeline during several weekends through the end of 2017. To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, Interstate 405 on-ramp and off-ramp at Moraga Drive will be closed to traffic. Northbound and southbound traffic on North Sepulveda Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Westbound traffic on Moraga Drive will not be able to make a left turn onto southbound Sepulveda Boulevard. However, traffic will be able to make a right turn onto northbound Sepulveda Boulevard. Traffic control officers and signs 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, at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, 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.

SoCalGas Receives “Partner of the Year” Beacon Award from the Institute for Local Government

LOS ANGELES, September 19, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company was named “Partner of the Year” by the Institute for Local Government ( ILG). The award honors SoCalGas’ work as a partner in the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC), which provides no-cost resources to support the energy and climate initiatives of local governments in California. SoCalGas director of customer programs and assistance, Dan Rendler, accepted the award on the company’s behalf at the Spotlight Beacon Awards reception last Thursday in Sacramento. SEEC is an alliance established to facilitate action by California cities and counties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and implement sustainability practices that address climate change. SoCalGas is a key member of SEEC, helping to support the environmental initiatives of local governments across its service territory. One example is SoCalGas’ current work with the cities of Norwalk, South Gate, Downey, Lynwood and Lakewood through the CivicSpark program. In support of this program, SoCalGas has helped provide resources for these cities so they can continue to make progress toward implementing projects and policies that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to supporting the CivicSpark program, SoCalGas is partnering with the City of South Gate on a pilot project to implement energy efficiency measures for low-income customers whose homes may be older and have challenges that prevent successful energy efficiency improvements. “SoCalGas is proud of the work we do to help local governments focus on environmental sustainability,” said Rendler in accepting the Partner of the Year Award. “In addition to energy efficiency programs, we’re encouraging cities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in part through an increased use of renewable natural gas in transit and other fleets.” According to the California Air Resources Board, renewable natural gas sourced from landfill-diverted food and green waste can provide a 125 percent reduction in GHG emissions, and renewable natural gas from dairy farms can result in a 400 percent reduction in GHG emissions when replacing traditional vehicle fuels. In addition to SoCalGas, 57 cities and counties were also recognized with Spotlight Awards for achievements in sustainability, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions. 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, Common Ground Alliance Hold Mock Gas Line Digging Accident to Demonstrate Importance of Calling 811 Before Excavation Work and Following Safe Digging Procedures

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—September 19, 2017— Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the California Regional Common Ground Alliance held a mock utility line strike for a crowd of about 175 participants, simulating what can happen when contractors or homeowners either fail to call 811 to have utility lines marked before any home or commercial digging project, or fail to follow recommended procedures during the excavation. Photos of the event are available here. Event organizers enacted a fictitious event portraying a fire that occurs when workers strike a marked natural gas line. The exercise highlighted CARCGA’s recommendation that excavators hand dig all the way to the depth of their excavation. “Last year, there were more than 3,000 cases of damage to SoCalGas' natural gas lines caused by dig-in accidents, and sixty percent of this damage was caused by residents and contractors who failed to call 811 before digging,” said Phillip Prevost, SoCalGas gas operations field supervisor. “Once lines are marked, it’s also important to follow more than protocols and procedures recommended by Common Ground Alliance to avoid digging in to unmarked lines or other hazards. Following these safety recommendations can prevent 99 percent of accidents.” “Hitting a pipeline while digging, planting, or demolition work can not only cause property damage and loss of utility service, it can also cause serious injury,” said Marshall Johnson, AT&T area manager cable damage prevention & compliance and chairperson of California Regional Common Ground Alliance. “This is an important public safety issue, and we want to educate homeowners and contractors of the importance of calling 811 to have utilities marked before any project involving excavation.” Tony Marino, Executive Officer of California Underground Facilities Safe Excavation Board, delivered today’s keynote address, and also urged the audience, comprised mostly of excavators, contractors, and utility operators, to follow safety recommendations carefully. Other guest speakers included California Assemblyman Vince Fong, Sunil Shori from the California Public Utilities Commission, and Executive Director of USA North 811 James Wingate. 811 is the national phone number designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that connects professionals and homeowners who plan to dig with a local call center. The call center collects information about the planned dig site, then informs the appropriate utility companies, which then send professional utility locating technicians to identify and mark the approximate location of lines. # # # 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 California Regional Common Ground Alliance The California Regional Common Ground Alliance (CARCGA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services by promoting effective underground damage prevention practices in California. CARCGA is a Regional Partner of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). CARCGA promotes the use of CGA's Best Practices. CARCGA was incorporated in 2016 and boasts participation from a variety of industries involved in underground damage prevention.

SoCalGas Announces Methane Capture Initiative Has Collected and Reused More than 1 Million Cubic Feet of Natural Gas

LOS ANGELES, September 18, 2017 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company achieved a milestone in its methane capture initiative, passing the one million cubic foot mark. This innovative process allows for gas that would otherwise be vented to the atmosphere during pipeline replacement work to be saved and reinjected into its pipeline system for later use. Since SoCalGas began capturing methane during pipeline replacement projects in August, 2016, the company has captured approximately 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas - the equivalent to about what 6,200 homes use each day on average in the U.S. “Emissions from natural gas distribution systems represent less than 1 percent of greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, but we’re always looking for ways to improve” said Rick Phillips, senior director of SoCalGas’ Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan. “SoCalGas is making every effort to help reduce emissions as much as possible. We are committed to making investments to meet California’s ambitious environmental goals and using this methane capture technology when possible is just one way we are achieving these goals.” “Atascadero and San Luis Obispo County are beneficiaries of multiple ongoing SoCalGas projects. We appreciate that this company is investing millions of dollars in the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in our area,” said Tom O’Malley, mayor of Atascadero, Calif. “They have always focused on safety first and excellent customer service but have also been diligent stewards of our environment. The current effort to reduce impacts as they work in our communities, such as “methane capture” that reduces noise and emissions, is welcomed and should be commended.” When crews perform work on a pipeline, natural gas inside the pipe must be purged for safety. By capturing this natural gas, SoCalGas is reducing emissions. SoCalGas compressed most of this captured gas and then pumped it into large tanks to be put back into SoCalGas' system and used by customers. On Aug. 16, SoCalGas crews completed 11 hours of methane capture work near the Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles. This project captured about 260,500 cubic feet of natural gas from a transmission pipeline that was removed from service as part of a pipeline replacement initiative and pushed SoCalGas over the 1 million cubic foot benchmark. Once the captured gas was cooled, it was injected back into the SoCalGas pipeline system. The methane capture technique is being used as part of SoCalGas' Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP), a multi-billion-dollar program that identifies various high pressure pipeline sections throughout SoCalGas' system and schedules them to be pressure-tested or replaced. PSEP also includes provisions to upgrade, replace or retrofit hundreds of mainline valves in the system with technology that allows them to be opened or closed remotely by system operators from a central control location, or that automatically shuts off the flow of natural gas in the event of a large drop in pressure. SoCalGas dedicates significant resources to improving the safety and integrity of its more than 101,000 miles of natural gas pipelines. In 2017, the company plans to spend approximately $1.2 billion for improvements to distribution, transmission and storage systems and for pipeline 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.

Traffic Advisory: Interstate 405 On-Ramp and Off-Ramp at Moraga Drive Closed and Lane Reductions on North Sepulveda Boulevard at Moraga Drive in Los Angeles September 16-17

WHAT: On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., SoCalGas will be performing a pipeline improvement project on North Sepulveda Boulevard at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. To perform this pipeline improvement project safely, Interstate 405 on-ramp and off-ramp at Moraga Drive will be closed to traffic. Northbound and southbound traffic on North Sepulveda Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Westbound traffic on Moraga Drive will not be able to make a left turn onto southbound Sepulveda Boulevard. However, traffic will be able to make a right turn onto northbound Sepulveda Boulevard. Traffic control officers and signs 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, at the Moraga Drive on-ramp and off-ramp for Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, 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.

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reduction on 190th Street in Torrance September 15-17

WHAT: On September 15-17, SoCalGas will be conducting pipeline safety testing work on 190 th Street in Torrance. Westbound and eastbound traffic on 190 th Street between Crenshaw Boulevard and Crenshaw Place will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Eastbound traffic on 190 th Street will not be able to make a left turn onto Crenshaw Place, and westbound traffic will not be able to make a right onto Crenshaw Place. Traffic may be slower than usual. Digital message boards, safety cones and traffic control officers will be on-site directing traffic. SoCalGas advises motorists to drive carefully past the work site and observe all traffic control signs. 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: LANE REDUCTION: 190 th Street, between Crenshaw Boulevard and Crenshaw Place, Torrance, CA, as shown in this link. WHEN: 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15 through 5 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 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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*As of December 31, 2025. Numbers may be approximate.

Sempra Infrastructure Partners and its subsidiaries, and the Sempra Texas utilities (Oncor and Sharyland Utilities) are not the same companies as the Sempra California utilities, SDG&E or SoCalGas, nor are they regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).