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SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows: SoCalGas: Preferred Stock $0.375 per share Preferred Stock, Series A $0.375 per share The dividends are payable on April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2021. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that mission, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2015 through 2019, the company invested nearly $7 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Op-Ed: A Guiding Light for the Energy Transition

By Jeffrey Martin, Chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total A version of this opinion piece initially appeared on MarketWatch on February 25, 2021. No country was spared by the global pandemic which exposed startling shortcomings within our deeply interconnected world. Like the virus, carbon emissions do not come with a passport. They respect no walls or borders. So, it becomes essential to act with purpose and tackle global emissions through a new, clean energy transition while still solving energy poverty. That is why the U.S.'s decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement is a crucial one. Today, the lack of access to affordable, clean and reliable energy magnifies the human catastrophe and significantly slows global economic and environmental solutions. But we can recover by constructing a thoughtful path to a cleaner, lower-carbon economy that benefits from the evolution of our current energy mix. Our industry and world leaders, led by the European Union and now joined by the new Biden administration, must forge ahead with the urgency our planet demands. Global Solution But, first, we must acknowledge that a complex, global climate challenge requires a global solution. To accelerate this transition, we must advance a coordinated strategy with public and private sectors in every country, including those without energy access, to spur critical investment that expands renewable and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure on a global scale. It is critical that we approach this transitional challenge with commitment, collaboration and a long-term view. Between now and 2040, areas where energy poverty is prevalent will generate nearly 90% of incremental global electricity demand. This calls for a new sustainable ecosystem that extends access to a 21st century energy system to every country. We know it works. For two decades, the U.S. led the world in successfully reducing energy-related emissions through the widespread adoption of renewable energy and shifting from coal to natural gas. Displacing coal and scaling up renewables are the most cost-effective “quick climate wins” for the developing world that allow those nations to reduce energy poverty and build more sustainable communities. For the adoption of renewables to become more widespread, massive efforts are needed to build and modernize grids as well as to develop more renewables supported with reliable energy storage and natural gas. Diverse Energy Mix Already, markets like California and Texas, where Sempra Energy is the largest owner of energy grids, successfully produce 40% of America’s renewable energy. This underscores our ability to maximize renewables, while also making needed investments in grid reliability with advanced battery storage and natural gas as low-carbon partners. It is not always an easy balance. Extreme weather can challenge resiliency in our energy systems, as we saw across the Midwest and Texas, highlighting the need for adequate baseload generation with weatherization upgrades to offset periods of lower renewable energy production. Diversification of energy portfolios is central to the effort. That is why traditional energy players are dedicating considerable efforts to decarbonization and the expansion of renewables. Total’s recent entry into the U.S. market for utility-scale solar and its investment in domestic solar shows how an oil and gas major can diversify its energy portfolio to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Renewables, storage and natural gas deployment can also unlock the potential of hydrogen. We are at the forefront of hydrogen production and infrastructure globally, including the largest renewable hydrogen production facility in France powered entirely by solar panels. Hydrogen Development Moreover, hydrogen will further the natural partnership between renewables and an increasingly decarbonized natural gas system. Even the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe has called natural gas infrastructure essential to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. As we look to transform energy systems worldwide, renewables and LNG infrastructure have the potential to be deployed to support hydrogen development and improved resiliency of low-carbon energy supplies. At this moment in time, we cannot afford to stand at this crossroads and hope for better results. Instead, we must proactively reduce barriers to energy access and coordinate global investment in innovation, renewables, energy storage and LNG infrastructure. President John F. Kennedy once said, "We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future." With bold action, powerful commitment and collective resolve, we can eradicate energy poverty and deliver a cleaner, sustainable energy ecosystem for all.

SoCalGas to Provide Over $1 Million to Fund Research & Development of Hydrogen to Fuel Commercial Transportation

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today it will provide $1.3 million to fund the development of four hydrogen fuel technologies that could provide emissions-free transportation for railways and at ports in California and around the world. The funding will help bring to market innovative clean hydrogen technologies, including fuel-cell marine vessels, hydrogen refueling stations at ports, and fuel cell locomotives. "SoCalGas is thrilled to support these important hydrogen technology projects," said Neil Navin, vice president of clean energy innovations at SoCalGas. "Projects like these have the potential to create more zero-emissions transportation and reduce the cost of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, consistent with California's climate goals. SoCalGas remains committed to helping California reach these goals and our support of innovative clean fuel projects like these demonstrates that commitment." The four projects were selected for funding through the California Energy Commission's (CEC), Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM) grant program. In addition to $1.3 million in funding from SoCalGas, the CEC will provide over $10.4 million to fund the research and development of these projects – bringing the total funding to approximately $11.7 million. Project partners include maritime fuel cell maker Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine Inc., research organization Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and non-profit CALSTART. "GTI is proud to partner with SoCalGas on this important project and greatly appreciates their support. This project will use hydrogen to provide zero-emission locomotive operations in a port and a designated disadvantaged community, which directly aligns with GTI's core goals," said Ted Barnes, GTI's research and development director. "As California looks toward advancing our strategies for emissions reductions, transportation applications that use hydrogen and fuel cells will play a key role," said California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D- Sacramento). "I am pleased to see SoCalGas, in partnership with the CEC, supporting the development of these innovative projects, especially in the 7th Assembly District. These efforts are timely with the Governor's executive order that requires all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. It's important that we all work together to propel California forward into the future of clean energy." In addition to this funding, SoCalGas is advancing numerous low- and zero-carbon energy technologies. Late last year, the company announced the creation of a Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Program to study blending hydrogen in its gas system, so it can ultimately recommend a hydrogen injection standard for regulatory approval. It also announced it will build a home to demonstrate, in a microgrid setting, the use of hydrogen produced from solar energy. Called the "H2 Hydrogen Home," the project will use solar panels to create electricity that can be used to produce green hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen will be blended with natural gas for the home's appliances as well as converted back to electricity using a residential fuel cell. In addition, SoCalGas will field test a new technology that separates and compresses hydrogen from a blend of hydrogen and natural gas, allowing hydrogen to be delivered wherever a natural gas distribution system exists. Details on these efforts are available here. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in North America. More information on the company's mission and strategic priorities can be found at socalgas.com/mission. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to helping homes and businesses decarbonize their energy usage by delivering 5% renewable gas by 2022 and 20% by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2015 through 2019, the company invested nearly $7 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

SoCalGas Offers Tips and Tools to Help Customers Save Money on their Utility Bills

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today offered energy savings tips and tools to help customers save money on their utility bills. During cold weather, like we've experienced over the last several weeks, it is possible to use three to seven times more natural gas than in summer months as your home heater responds to your thermostat settings and your water heater works harder to keep water hot. SoCalGas works to secure the best prices for the natural gas it supplies to customers. The cost customers pay for natural gas is what the utility pays. The utility also offers customer assistance programs that help people with bill discounts and provide free home improvements that help conserve energy and save money. "As the weather changes, so does our consumption of natural gas. In order to keep our homes warm, our heating systems are running more frequently resulting in an increased usage of natural gas. A few simple changes can help reduce energy bills," said Brian Prusnek, SoCalGas' director of customer programs and assistance. "This is also the time to make sure all customers who are eligible for bill assistance and no-cost energy savings programs are aware of these resources which can further reduce natural gas bills." Customers can take these steps to reduce their natural gas use and manage energy costs: Lowering your thermostat three to five degrees can save up to 10 percent on heating costs. Install proper caulking and weather-stripping; this can save roughly 10 to 15 percent on heating and cooling costs. Wash clothes in cold water to save up to 10 percent on water heating costs. Clean or replace your furnace filters according to manufacturer recommendations. Have your air ducts tested for leaks. Leaky ducts can increase heating costs by 10 to 30 percent. Turn down the temperature on your water heater. Take shorter showers to reduce your natural gas use. Fix leaky faucets and pipes. Hot water leaks cause increased demand on the water heater, which increases natural gas use. One drop of water per second can waste 500 gallons of hot water per year. To learn more about SoCalGas' energy-saving programs and services or for more information on how to more efficiently manage natural gas usage and possibly reduce monthly natural gas bills, click here. Customers with questions about their winter bill can go to "My Account" at socalgas.com or call 800-427-2200. SoCalGas also encourages customers who are having trouble paying for their monthly natural gas bill to apply for one of their customer assistances programs. The utility's customer assistance programs include: California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program, offers eligible customers a 20 percent discount on their monthly natural gas bill. The discount is applied to the monthly natural gas bill following the date that the application is approved by SoCalGas. Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) provides eligible customers with home improvements, at no cost to the renter or homeowner, that help conserve energy, reduce natural gas use and enhance the safety, health, and comfort of the renter or homeowner. SoCalGas provides this service to approximately 100,000 customers each year. Over 1.5 million homes have received upgrades through the ESA program. To learn more about SoCalGas' customer assistance programs, please visit socalgas.com/assistance. As part of its COVID-19 response, SoCalGas suspended service disconnections for residential and small business customers. That means customers will not have their natural gas service turned off if they are unable to pay. For more information on SoCalGas's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.socalgas.com/coronavirus. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that mission, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2015 through 2019, the company invested nearly $7 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Kevin Sagara Q&A: Advancing Sustainability with the Salk Institute

Kevin Sagara was appointed as Sempra Energy’s group president in July 2020 after most recently serving as chairman and chief executive officer of SDG&E, where he is credited with helping to raise the company’s standing as a national leader in wildfire safety and clean energy. As group president, Sagara oversees Sempra Energy’s California utility infrastructure businesses, San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas, and serves as chairman for both companies. Sagara has played an integral role in Sempra Energy’s partnership with the Salk Institute of Biological Studies, a leading biological research laboratory located in San Diego, California. In order to combat climate change, Sempra Energy donated $2 million to support Salk’s "Sequestering Carbon Through Climate Adapted Sorghum" project, part of the Institute's Harnessing Plants Initiative (HPI). HPI is an innovative, scalable and bold approach to fight climate change by optimizing a plant's natural ability to capture and store carbon and adapt to diverse climate conditions. Learn more in this Q&A with Kevin Sagara: How did you become involved with Salk’s initiative? It’s been four years since I was introduced to the Salk Institute’s important carbon capture research. Dr. Joanne Chory and Dr. Wolfgang Busch came to Sempra and we talked about this opportunity. I was working with Sempra Renewables at the time, and what struck me was the idea of removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. I think you’re going to see this area continue to grow as people continue to recognize that the climate is changing, and we need to do something about it fast. At Sempra, we are so pleased that we can play a part in Salk’s initiative, help do our part and be on the same team. What is carbon capture and sequestration? Carbon capture and sequestration is the way Salk Institute scientists are removing carbon from the atmosphere. Through harnessing the power of plants with genetically modified root structures, plants will absorb carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground within their root structures. Salk researchers aim to develop these ‘Salk Ideal Plants™’ to mitigate the disastrous effects of climate change while also providing more food, fuel and fiber for our growing population. With Sempra Energy's funding, over the next five years Salk scientists will work to develop a drought-tolerant, carbon-sequestering grass designed to grow on land in Southern California and store carbon in the soil for use with grain production, grazing or bio-energy feed stocks. What is the end goal of this initiative? Salk scientists are aiming for their Ideal Plants to be planted around the world, which can lead to a potentially enormous reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide. Salk estimates that if, worldwide, 70% of the target crops are converted into carbon-sequestration-enhanced crop plants, 1.5 to 6 gigatons of CO2 can be sequestered per year, the equivalent of up to as much as one-third of human-caused CO2 emissions that accumulate in the atmosphere each year. These projections are incredibly exciting and Sempra is proud to support a project with this kind of potential for global impact. What other ways is Sempra innovating to combat climate change? Across our companies, Sempra supports a shift to lower carbon energy options and invests in infrastructure designed to deliver reliable, affordable and increasingly cleaner energy. In 2017, SDG&E opened one of the country’s largest lithium battery energy storage facilities in Escondido, California. This facility is helping store solar and wind-generated energy in batteries during off-peak hours, making it inexpensive to collect and easier to distribute throughout SDG&E’s service area. Together, SDG&E and SoCalGas have created a Hydrogen Blending Demonstration Program, the first of its kind in California. Blending hydrogen with natural gas is part of a multi-pronged strategy we’re pursuing in an effort to decarbonize the natural gas grid. Both utilities also invest in clean transportation technologies and infrastructure to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. We have to continue to push ourselves and find ways to produce and use energy in a less carbon intensive fashion while also looking for ways to take carbon out of the atmosphere. I liken this situation to a bathtub. If the bathtub is full, we can turn down the faucet, while also bailing water out of the tub at the same time. Thanks to innovative scientists at the Salk Institute, we can work to lower new carbon emissions while also removing the carbon that already exists in our atmosphere. Sempra Energy is committed to leading the energy transition. As we work to fulfill our vision of delivering energy with purpose, we look forward to partnering with leaders like the Salk Institute to identify and support innovative solutions to climate change. Read an update about this project

Sempra Energy To Report Year-End 2020 Earnings Feb. 25

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) plans to release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2020 earnings by 7 a.m. ET, Thursday, Feb. 25. Sempra Energy executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m. ET, Thursday, Feb. 25. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on the company's website, sempra.com, by clicking on the appropriate audio link. Prior to the conference call, a slide presentation detailing the earnings results also will be posted by 7 a.m. ET, Thursday, Feb. 25, on Sempra Energy's website. For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, it will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 2095631, or it can be accessed on the company's website. About Sempra EnergySempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets at the end of 2019, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 18,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 35 million consumers. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. The company was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2021 by Fortune Magazine. SOURCE Sempra Energy

Sempra Energy's IEnova Unit To Report Year-End 2020 Earnings Feb. 18

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy's (NYSE: SRE) Mexican subsidiary, Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) (BMV: IENOVA), plans to release its year-end and fourth-quarter 2020 earnings by 6 p.m. ET, Feb. 18, in advance of a conference call with IEnova executives at 11 a.m. ET, Feb. 19. Briefing materials also will be posted by 6 p.m. ET, Feb. 18, 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 conference call will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion on the company's website, or by dialing +1 (855) 859-2056 and entering passcode 1874634#. About IEnovaIEnova develops, builds and operates energy infrastructure in Mexico. As of the end of 2019, the company has 1,300 employees and approximately $9.6 billion dollars in total assets, making it one of the largest private energy companies in the country. IEnova was the first energy infrastructure company to be listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. About Sempra EnergySempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets in 2019, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 18,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 35 million consumers. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. The company was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2020 by Fortune Magazine. Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor), and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, and Sempra North American Infrastructure, Sempra LNG, Sempra Mexico, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Supports NAACP College Scholarship Program with $75,000 Grant

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company awarded $75,000 to three local branches of the NAACP for their college scholarship programs. The grants will support 15 college students, supplying them each with $5,000 scholarships for tuition, books, housing and other expenses. The grants will be awarded to students selected by the NAACP's San Fernando Valley, Pomona Valley and Riverside County branches. SoCalGas has been a community partner of the NAACP for over 20 years. "SoCalGas is proud to partner with the NAACP to support students within the communities we serve," said Eugene "Mitch" Mitchell, vice president state government affairs and external affairs at SoCalGas. "Paying for tuition and other school-related necessities can be intimidating for many young people, so we are pleased to provide some financial relief for these deserving students, especially during a time when so many families are struggling." "We are grateful to our community partners like SoCalGas who provide funding for our college scholarship program," said Dr. James Thomas, president of the NAACP San Fernando Valley. "This grant has enabled us to provide critical support for young people who are attending college and who may not be able to continue their education if it were not for the financial support of the NAACP and our community partners. Thank you, SoCalGas." "Due to the Coronavirus, I am not able to use the computer lab at school. The programs I need for my electrical engineering courses are very demanding and my current computer cannot run them well. The scholarship award SoCalGas provided via the San Fernando Valley NAACP will help me get a better device in order to succeed in my studies," said AbdulKarim, student at California State University, Northridge. "As the State Senator representing the 20 th State Senate District, I appreciate SoCalGas providing this funding to three NAACP branches in Southern California—including Pomona Valley in my district—for their college scholarship programs. These scholarships for excellent students in our region will certainly help them succeed in college and beyond," stated Senator Connie M. Leyva (D- Chino). Each year the NAACP, through donations, provides scholarships to outstanding students. Annually, the NAACP's Scholarship Committee to select the most outstanding individuals to receive these awards. The NAACP does not provide financial aid to individuals, only scholarships through this process and continues to mentor students throughout their time in college. Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation with over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over two million activists. The organization's mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. SoCalGas' commitment to the communities it serves goes beyond providing customers with affordable, safe and reliable natural gas service. As a leader in the community, SoCalGas understands it has a responsibility to recognize racial injustices and assist in closing the gaps in social inequities. Last year, SoCalGas doubled our charitable spend among the Black communities we serve, in areas including educational resources to students from vulnerable communities, Black-owned businesses and supporting workforce training programs that could lead to jobs at SoCalGas. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that mission, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2015 through 2019, the company invested nearly $7 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. About the NAACP Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Sempra Energy Named To Fortune Magazine's 'World's Most Admired Companies' List For 2021

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that it has again been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2021 by Fortune Magazine. This marks the 11 th year that the company has been included on the annual list, which recognizes global businesses with the strongest corporate reputations within their sectors and across industries. "Today's recognition from Fortune is underpinned by our high-performance culture and reflects our commitment to furthering our mission to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company and providing sustainable value to all of our stakeholders," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy. "Against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges from a global pandemic, this honor is a credit to our essential workforce — 18,000 employees who work hard every day to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to power the lives of over 35 million consumers across North America." Fortune partners with Korn Ferry Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, to select companies for the annual "World's Most Admired Companies" list from a survey of senior executives, directors and financial analysts. Fortune considered the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue for the list, along with non-U.S. companies that have revenues of approximately $10 billion or more. The survey asks respondents to rank the companies on nine attributes: quality of management; quality of products or services; innovativeness; long-term investment value; financial soundness; ability to attract, develop and retain talent; social responsibility to the community and environment; wise use of corporate assets; and effectiveness in doing business globally. About Sempra EnergySempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets at the end of 2019, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 18,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 35 million consumers. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. The company was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2020 by Fortune Magazine. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Data Analytics Team Named Most Innovative in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today that its data analytics work has been recognized as the most innovative among over 150 utilities across the U.S. and the world by the Utility Analytics Institute (UAI). The UAI praised SoCalGas' use of data analytics to increase safety, save money for its customers, improve customer service, help conserve energy, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. "We are honored to have been recognized for this award," said Gillian Wright, senior vice president and chief customer officer at SoCalGas. "The work our data analytics team does is innovative, progressive, forward-thinking and leads to solving the company's most complex business challenges. All of this is in support of SoCalGas' mission to become the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America." "SoCalGas has made impressive contributions to data analytics within the utility industry," said Gina Weber, managing director at UAI. "Each winner of the UAI Excellence Awards was selected from a pool of talented individuals, teams and organizations and we congratulation them on this well-deserved recognition." Increased energy conservation is among the many benefits of SoCalGas' data analytics work. For example, the utility's data analytics team developed a way to identify customers who were less likely to conserve energy during a winter cold snap, allowing the company to target those households with reminders of the tools and information available to help them manage their natural gas use. This initiative is now saving these targeted customers over 300,000 therms of energy every year, reducing the bills of as many as 100,000 customers and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. These reductions are among the more than 36.5 million therms SoCalGas helped natural gas users conserve through energy efficiency last year—saving customers more than $64 million and reducing carbon emissions linked to climate change by nearly 193,000 metric tons, the equivalent of taking 42,000 cars off the road for a year. SoCalGas is also using data analytics to increase the safety of its employees and customers, and the new safety challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic provide one example: Since the pandemic began, data analytics have allowed pinpoint accuracy in predicting the number and location of customer service orders, allowing for highly effective inventory management of Personal Protective Equipment as well as appropriate staffing at the 75 facilities across SoCalGas' 24,000 square mile service territory. The data analytics team is also working to keep employees safe by providing customer service technicians with data to help them avoid hazards. Each technician will soon be provided with notice of hazardous driving routes prone to accidents, Covid-19 case rates in various geographic areas, and reminders of special safety precautions and gear required for certain types of service calls. Preventing damage to gas pipelines is another way SoCalGas is using data analytics to increase safety. The company gathers construction permit data to gauge increased potential of gas line damage due to excavation. Areas where more construction permits are issued now receive additional reminders to have gas pipeline areas marked prior to any construction digging, along with other gas safety information. In another example, data analytics is allowing SoCalGas to drastically reduce vehicle trips to inspect gas meters, which both increases employee safety and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with driving. In-depth analysis of data from the company's Advance Meter technology can now accurately identify faulty meters without physical inspections. Every year, almost 50,000 inspection trips are avoided, leading to about 370,000 fewer miles driven, and saving 180 metric tons in carbon dioxide emissions per year. The UAI is a global consortium of over 160 member utilities and provides support to the industry with the goal of advancing utility transformation through analytics and digital innovation. To win the award, SoCalGas' Performance Management and Operational Strategy (PMOS) team underwent panel interviews and provided case studies to demonstrate the many innovative ways they have tackled complex business processes and problems across SoCalGas. Recently, SoCalGas announced its mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in North America. More information on SoCalGas' mission and strategic priorities can be found at socalgas.com/mission. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that mission, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2015 through 2019, the company invested nearly $7 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Sempra Energy Honored For Diversity And Inclusion Leadership By Bloomberg And Human Rights Campaign

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) was honored by two well-respected organizations for the company's long-term focus on fostering an inclusive culture and advancing diverse perspectives, as well as its enhanced efforts in these areas over the past year. Sempra Energy was listed on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. The company was also named a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign, receiving a perfect score on the organization's Corporate Equality Index for the 13 th consecutive year. For more information on Sempra Energy's diversity and inclusion practices, visit: sempra.com/careers/diversity-inclusion. "The past year, more than ever, has demonstrated the importance of welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and promoting an inclusive environment within our organization," said Karen Sedgwick, senior vice president, chief human resources officer for Sempra Energy. "While diversity and inclusion have always been a key part of our high-performance culture, we will continue to take meaningful actions to foster a workplace where our employees feel empowered because we believe it leads to better decision making and advances innovation." Sempra Energy was one of 380 companies recognized on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which tracks the performance of public companies committed to disclosing their efforts to support gender equality through policy development, representation and transparency. For the 13 th consecutive year, Sempra Energy received a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which is released annually by the Human Rights Campaign and serves as a leading benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. "From the previously unimaginable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to a long overdue reckoning with racial injustice, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality," said Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign. "This year has shown us that tools like the CEI are crucial in the work to increase equity and inclusion in the workplace, but also that companies must breathe life into these policies and practices in real and tangible ways. Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to do – but the best business decision." Advancing a High-Performance CultureA high-performance culture that embraces people of diverse backgrounds has been a key area of focus for Sempra Energy and its senior leadership team for decades. For more than 20 years, the company has led various programs and initiatives to promote this throughout its business. Sempra Energy and its family of companies sponsor 15 local employee councils, reaching thousands of employees that help to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace. The company also sponsors a number of mentoring programs, veteran support programs, and trainings on inclusion and bias, among other initiatives. Additionally, it hosts an annual enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion summit. Sempra Energy is a founding member of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion initiative and a member of the Paradigm for Parity coalition which promotes gender parity in the workplace. For additional information about Sempra Energy's employee programs, please visit our sustainability report: sempra.com/sustainability/sustainability-report. About Sempra EnergySempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. With more than $60 billion in total assets at the end of 2019, the San Diego-based company is the utility holding company with the largest U.S. customer base. The Sempra Energy companies' more than 18,000 employees deliver energy with purpose to over 35 million consumers. The company is focused on the most attractive markets in North America, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra Energy has been consistently recognized for its leadership in sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, and is a member of the S&P 500 Utilities Index and the Dow Jones Utility Index. The company was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2020 by Fortune Magazine. SOURCE Sempra Energy

SoCalGas Joins the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments in Recognizing the Winners of the 2020 Energy Champion Awards

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) today congratulate the winners of the 2020 Energy Champion Awards presented by the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP). Members of SGVEWP include SoCalGas, the SGVCOG, San Gabriel Valley cities, school districts, and special districts including waste, water, transportation, fire, etc., that are located within SoCalGas service territories. SGVEWP hosted the 2020 San Gabriel Valley Energy Champion Awards to recognize the San Gabriel Valley agencies' efforts in support of energy efficiency programs. A recent study by the Energy Futures Initiative found energy efficiency to be the most cost-effective approach towards meeting California's climate goals. The SGVEWP created the Energy Champion Awards to encourage members to implement energy efficiency measures. The awards are broken down into three categories: bronze, silver and gold. SGVCOG recognized a total of 13 cities and one school district with Gold awards and one city with a Silver award. The Energy Champion Awards recognizes municipal projects, but there are ways other customers can become more energy efficient too. SoCalGas' public sector customers located within SGVEWP cities are eligible for an additional 50% in rebates for energy efficient appliances and equipment in 2020 and 2021. To learn more about SoCalGas' rebate programs and incentives, visit https://www.socalgas.com/save-money-and-energy/rebates-and-incentives. "The San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership has been successful in reducing overall energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in these local communities," said Brian Prusnek, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. "Energy efficiency programs are a proven, cost-effective tool to achieve California's climate goals and we are proud to be a part of the inaugural Energy Champion Awards." "The City of San Gabriel is proud to be working with the SoCalGas team on energy efficiency projects this year. We recently completed a project at the Smith Park Pool which is estimated to save 14,074 therms of energy and thousands of dollars every year," said City of San Gabriel Mayor Denise Menchaca. "We're looking forward to collaborating with SoCalGas and San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership on more energy efficiency projects in 2021." "Our partnership with SoCalGas and SGVCOG has helped us understand the importance of long-term energy efficiency, not only for the environmental benefits offered, but also the financial savings for our city's residents," said San Dimas Mayor Emmett Badar. "We are honored to be the silver recipient of the Energy Efficiency Champion Awards. Our participation in this year's program is an indication that we are on the right path towards becoming a more energy efficient city." "Through the SGVEWP, we're able to support our cities in reduction of energy consumption and the implementation of energy efficiency actions," said Marisa Creter, executive director at SGVCOG. "Last year, the Partnership launched the San Gabriel Valley Energy Champion Awards to promote and encourage our cities to complete energy efficiency projects. We were extremely excited to recognize 15 cities and agencies for their achievements in 2020 and we look forward to continuing working with our cities to create a more sustainable San Gabriel Valley!" The cities of San Gabriel and San Dimas both implemented award-winning projects involving pool covers at municipal pools that saved a total of 34,302 therms in 2020. The full list of winners is as follows: Alhambra, Arcadia, Claremont, Duarte, El Monte, Irwindale, La Verne, Monrovia, Pomona, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Walnut, and El Monte Union High School District all receiving Gold awards and San Dimas receiving a Silver award. Since its formation in 2009, SGVEWP members have completed over 60 energy efficiency projects, attended over 130 community events to promote energy efficiency opportunities, hosted over 30 energy efficiency workshops and conducted outreach to more than 8,000 residents. Since 2016, SGVEWP cities have partnered with SoCalGas and saved over 90,000 therms through various projects, equivalent to the amount of energy needed to power approximately 229 homes a year. Project highlights include: City of Alhambra: 2 pool heater projects for a total of 7,200 therms saved annually City of Arcadia: A boiler project for a total of 1,562 therms saved annually City of Covina: A pool heater and a boiler project for total of 5,654 therms saved annually City of Duarte: A pool cover, pool heater and a tankless water heater project with 12,998 therms saved annually City of El Monte: 2 pool cover and 2 pool heater projects for a total of 14,065 therms saved annually City of Monterey Park: 2 pool heater and 2 boiler projects for a total of 10,103 therms saved annually City of Pomona: A boiler project for a total of 3,623 therms saved annually City of South El Monte: A pool cover and pool heater project for a total of 5,781 therms saved annually Recipients had to meet the following criteria to receive awards: Bronze Category: Attend one Energy Work Group meeting or energy efficiency training in 2020. Undergo an Energy Star Portfolio audit to assess how on municipal facilities are performing on energy efficiency and meet with SGVCOG staff to review potential energy efficiency projects. Shared SGVEWP and SoCalGas rebate/financial incentive information on the City's website or conducted at least one energy efficiency outreach event with the Partnership in 2019 or 2020. Silver Category: Attended two Energy Work Group meetings or energy efficiency trainings in 2020. Undergo an Energy Star Portfolio audit to assess how on municipal facilities are performing on energy efficiency and meet with SGVCOG staff to review potential energy efficiency projects. Shared SGVEWP and SoCalGas rebate/financial incentive information on the City's website or conducted at least one energy efficiency outreach event with the Partnership in 2019 or 2020. 5% therm usage reduction from March 1, 2018 to March 1, 2020 or have at least one municipal facility audited from 2018 to 2020. Gold Category: Attended three Energy Work Group meetings or energy efficiency trainings in 2020. Undergo an Energy Star Portfolio audit to assess how on municipal facilities are performing on energy efficiency and meet with SGVCOG staff to review potential energy efficiency projects. Shared SGVEWP and SoCalGas rebate/financial incentive information on the City's website or conducted at least one energy efficiency outreach event with the Partnership in 2019 or 2020. 10% therm usage reduction from March 1, 2018 to March 1, 2020 or have at least two municipal facilities audited from 2018 to 2020. Hosted an energy efficiency social media campaign or a natural gas energy efficiency project at the Energy Work Group or the SGVCOG Public Works Technical Advisory Committee in 2020. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government agency that strives to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. The agency is a joint powers authority made up of representatives from 31 cities, 3 Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts, and the 3 Municipal Water Districts located in the San Gabriel Valley. Serving as a regional voice for its member agencies and works to improve the quality of life for the more than 2 million residents living in the San Gabriel Valley, the SGVCOG works on issues of importance to its member agencies, including transportation, homelessness, the environment, and water, and seeks to address these issues regionally. Learn more at www.sgvcog.org. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

Groundbreaking Flow Battery Project Helping To Advance Clean Energy Microgrids

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two years after becoming the first battery of its kind to be connected to the California grid to help support reliability and maximize the use of clean energy, the vanadium redox flow (VRF) battery based at a San Diego Gas & Electric substation is again breaking new ground. This time, the emerging battery technology is being tested as a means to help achieve zero-emission microgrids – a tool to keep communities and critical facilities powered with clean energy during adverse weather conditions and Public Safety Power Shutoffs. With the support of Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), SDG&E and Sumitomo Electric (SEI) launched the demonstration project in 2017. The collaboration was recently extended for another year through the end of 2021, to further test the battery's microgrid capabilities and maximize its ability to support the grid with ancillary services such as voltage and frequency regulation. Unlike the most prevalent energy storage technology (stacked cells of lithium-ion batteries), the flow battery being tested consists of tanks of liquid electrolytes and pumps. It began participating in the California Independent System Operator's (CAISO) wholesale electricity markets in December 2018 and was used last summer to help minimize the impact of rotating outages during a record heatwave. "Long-duration energy storage and microgrids are both key to helping California meet its clean energy, reliability and resiliency goals. We need breakthrough technologies to achieve 100% renewable energy on our grid and to power microgrids during emergencies," said SDG&E CEO Caroline Winn. "SDG&E is proud to play a role in developing innovative solutions, like the flow battery technology, to help solve California's climate-related challenges." Flow battery systems have an expected lifespan of more than 20 years and could have less degradation over time from repeated charging cycles than other chemical battery technologies. "This project is cutting-edge and serves as the proving ground for integrating flow batteries into microgrids," NEDO Executive Director Sato Yoshiteru said. "We are determined to contribute towards developing innovative solutions to environmental and energy challenges, such as improving grid reliability, which are among the most important issues for the State of California." "I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to GO-Biz, San Diego Gas & Electric and NEDO for implementation of the Sumitomo flow battery in California. This is a reliable, long-duration technology that offers a high degree of operational freedom and fire safety, using non-flammable and re-usable electrolyte. Based upon these advantages, I'm confident the flow battery contributes to grid reliability in California. I am determined to help California reach its clean energy goals. I look forward to continuing our partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric," said Hideo Hato, Senior Managing Director of Sumitomo Electric. In 2015, NEDO signed an agreement with GO-Biz to test flow battery performance in a demonstration setting. NEDO then contracted with Sumitomo to implement the project. The flow battery provides 2 MW/8 MWh of energy, enough to power the equivalent of about 1,000 homes for up to four hours. "California has proven time and again that addressing climate change is good for our environment, it's good for future generations, and it's good for our economy – spurring new technologies and creating new markets on a regular basis," said Tyson Eckerle, GO-Biz's Deputy Director of Zero Emission Vehicle Market Development. "We continue to be proud international partners with NEDO as this game-changing technology brings new opportunities and renewed economic growth through renewable energy." Since unveiling the project in 2017, SDG&E has been researching if flow battery technology can economically enhance the delivery of reliable energy to customers, integrate growing amounts of renewable energy and increase the flexibility of grid operations. Like other energy storage systems, the flow battery absorbs or releases electrons as needed to help maintain grid stability. For example, soaking up surplus solar energy generated in the middle of the day and discharging it to the grid during peak evening hours. SDG&E has been a leader in integrating energy storage, as well as developing microgrids. In 2013, SDG&E began operating the first utility-scale microgrid in America – the Borrego Springs Microgrid. Last year, it received a federal grant to upgrade the Borrego system to run on 100% renewable energy. In 2017, SDG&E unveiled what was then the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facility. To date, SDG&E has about 100 MW of energy storage projects completed or contracted and is working to add more. Download photos and videos SOURCE SDG&E

SoCalGas Awarded Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's Corporate Member of the Year

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company was presented with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce's Corporate Member of the Year award. SoCalGas was selected in recognition of the company's support of the Chamber's efforts to support economic prosperity in the Los Angeles region. SoCalGas co-hosted the first-ever virtual job fair which had over 1,000 registrants, supported the launch of ONE LA to assist small businesses in obtaining vendor contracts from companies like SoCalGas and helped engage and recruit highly skilled executive committee members. The Chamber's efforts were led by SoCalGas vice president, Denita Willoughby, who served as the organization's 2020 board chair. Willoughby is the first African-American woman to do so since the Chamber's inception in 1888. "SoCalGas recognizes the need to champion the communities we serve and the businesses that keep these communities thriving, now more than ever," said Maryam Brown, president of SoCalGas. "We are proud of the work we did with the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce this past year and we are thrilled to receive this award. SoCalGas has been a longtime partner of the Chamber, helping to build a prosperous region for all Angelenos. We will continue to support those we serve, not only through our community partnerships, but by providing a clean and resilient 21 st century energy system that is affordable for all." "The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor SoCalGas as our Corporate Member of the Year. Throughout the past year, their unwavering partnership with the Chamber and our community has been the best example of leadership. We look forward to partnering with them in the year ahead as we all chart our course toward economic recovery," stated Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, president & CEO, Maria S. Salinas. "COVID-19 has dealt a devastating blow to our workers and small businesses, the very backbone of our economic strength — and we all bear responsibility for ensuring our hardest-hit employers can survive this period of sheer uncertainty," said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. "We can only meet this moment through the power of partnerships, and we are proud to have leaders like SoCalGas and the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce stepping forward to help lift up local businesses, navigate our pandemic response, and prepare for the recovery," said Mayor Eric Garcetti. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce works to champion the needs of the business community in Los Angeles through its nationally recognized influence. The organization advocates for economic prosperity and quality of life for the Los Angeles region by being the voice of business, promoting collaboration and helping members grow. The Chamber represents more than 650,000 employees and businesses from more than 35 industry sectors. Each year the Chamber delivers referrals to member companies, provides business and professional development programs and internship opportunities for Los Angeles youth. SoCalGas has been a member of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce since 1911 and has invested over $1.5 million since 2001 in the chamber and its affiliated centers of impact, including Southern California Leadership Network (SCLN), Better Buildings Challenge, LASER, Unite LA and LA Jobs PAC. About Los Angeles Area Chamber of CommerceThe Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of business in the Los Angeles region. The Chamber's mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. Founded in 1888, the Chamber is the oldest and largest business association in the region. Its member companies work together to promote a prosperous economy and quality of life in the Los Angeles region. For more information, visit www.lachamber.com. About SoCalGas Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants. SoCalGas' vision is to be the cleanest gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook. SOURCE Southern California Gas Company

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lanes Reduced Along Pacific Coast Highway from 6th Street to 10th Street in Hermosa Beach Beginning January 12

WHAT: SoCalGas will be performing pipeline replacement work along Pacific Coast Highway from 6th Street to 10th Street in Hermosa Beach. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, January 12 and is expected to continue through February 2021. To perform this project safely, lane reductions will be in place for north & southbound traffic & parking lanes on Pacific Coast Highway from 6th Street to 10th Street, during construction hours. Traffic control cones and flaggers will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation equipment and vehicles during construction hours. No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated. Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHERE: Pacific Coast Highway from 6th Street to 10th Street in Hermosa Beach, as shown here. WHEN: Work hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, subject to change. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, January 12 and is expected to continue through February 2021, weather and other conditions permitting. PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

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