Gravity Pro Consulting Helps Southern California Gas Company Achieve Strategic Advantages and Record Diversity Spending
PRWeb - Tue Apr 22, 5:15AM CDT
Gravity Pro Consulting, an SAP Gold-level Value Added Resell Partner, today announced that they were honored by the Southern California Gas Company for their contributions to a record year in diversity procurement spend. The honor was presented to the founder and owner of Gravity Pro, Sylvana Coche during a SoCalGas Supplier Diversity Celebration on March 4th, 2014. In addition, SoCalGas also featured Ms. Coche in their 2013 Supplier Diversity Annual Report, click here to read the article. As a certified woman-owned small business, Gravity Pro is a preferred diversity supplier for SoCalGas and other utility companies in the United States.
Young Scientists From Around the State Will Compete for Top Honors at the 63rd California State Science Fair
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 5:31PM CDT
Over 1,000 of the state's top middle and high school students will convene for the final round of competition in the 63rd annual California State Science Fair, April 28-29, 2014 at the California Science Center in Exposition Park. Winners will take home a combined total of more than $50,000 in cash prizes. The Fair's presenting sponsor is Northrop Grumman Corporation with additional support from Chevron Corporation, Southern California Gas Company, THE MUSES of the California Science Center Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and Gilead Sciences, Inc.
SoCalGas Hosts 13th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 3:08PM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is hosting the 13th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo: Navigating the Road Ahead on Thursday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Energy Resource Center, 9240 Firestone Blvd, in Downey. The expo is Southern California's longest-running and largest sustainability and green building event focusing on the unique needs and concerns of municipalities and the public.
SoCalGas Unveils Branded, Public-Access Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Station
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 15, 11:00AM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today unveiled its newly company-branded, public-access natural gas vehicle (NGV) refueling station in Los Angeles County. Located at the company's operating base at 44416 Division St. in the city of Lancaster, the retail station is open 24 hours a day and features a fast-fill dispenser to serve individual and fleet owners of NGVs, including sedans, vans, pickups, and school buses.
SoCalGas Again Ranks Highest in Business Customer Satisfaction; J.D. Power Ranks Utility Highest in West Region
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 02, 10:00AM CDT
For the second consecutive year, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has received the highest business customer satisfaction ranking among natural gas utilities in the Western United States, according to the J.D. Power 2014 Gas Utility Business Customer Satisfaction StudySM.
SoCalGas Joins Santa Barbara County Flower & Nursery Growers' Association to Sponsor the Carpinteria Greenhouse & Nursery Tour
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 25, 6:40PM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is joining with the Santa Barbara County Flower & Nursery Growers' Association to sponsor the Carpinteria Greenhouse & Nursery Tour, an event to introduce the public to see firsthand how Santa Barbara County's flower farms work to contribute more than $770.7 million in economic impact to the local economy. Carpinteria (located in Santa Barbara County) is recognized as the nation's "Flower Basket" and provides more than 50 percent of the value of flowers grown in the state, while California represents about 75 percent of all flowers grown in the United States.
SoCalGas Issues $250 Million of New 30-Year Bonds
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 13, 11:11AM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), a unit of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), today closed a public offering of $250 million of 4.45 percent First Mortgage Bonds maturing on March 15, 2044.
Fitch Rates Southern California Gas Company's First Mortgage Bonds 'AA-'
Business Wire - Tue Mar 11, 1:18PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has assigned 'AA-' ratings to Southern California Gas Company's (SCG) proposed $250 million 4.45% first mortgage bonds, series OO, due 2044. The Rating Outlook is Stable.
SoCalGas Reports Record Spending With Diverse Suppliers
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 11:00AM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) achieved a record year in 2013 with 45.4 percent of its contracting budget going to woman, minority, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. Over the years, SoCalGas has steadily increased its procurement with diverse suppliers and is seen as an industry leader.
Dennis Arriola Assumes Role as CEO of SoCalGas
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 03, 10:00AM CST
Dennis V. Arriola, president of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has assumed the role as the company's CEO, effective March 1. Arriola succeeds Anne Shen Smith who has retired after 36 years with the company.
Southern California Gas Co to pay preferred dividends on 15 April 2014
M2 - Wed Feb 19, 6:11AM CST
The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co (NYSE:SRE), a natural gas company, on Tuesday declared quarterly dividends to shareholders of record as of 10 March 2014.
Southern California Gas Co. Declares Preferred Dividends
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 7:07PM CST
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:
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Celebrates National Margarita Day February 22, 2014
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 11, 3:41PM CST
It's that time of year again where Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurants plan to celebrate their namesake holiday, National Margarita Day on February 22nd. Margaritaville locations throughout the country will be toasting the special day with an array of margarita-related activities, specials, a new margarita flight, contests and giveaways guaranteed to be the perfect concoction of festivities.
SoCalGas Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips
PR Newswire - Fri Jan 17, 10:00AM CST
Earthquakes, fires and other emergencies strike suddenly. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is reminding customers about the importance of being prepared for California's next major emergency.
SoCalGas and its employees donate more than $4.2 million and countless volunteer hours to hundreds of nonprofit groups
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 06, 1:30PM CST
In 2013, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has shown its commitment to the more than 500 communities it serves by donating $4,219,411 to various nonprofit organizations through corporate grants focused on education, the environment and local community support. Also, an additional hundreds of thousands of dollars impacted the community through employee donations and multiple fundraising efforts. SoCalGas employees have also volunteered their time and talents to hundreds of organizations and have done everything from painting new homes for military veterans to serving meals at homeless shelters to donating shoes, coats and bicycles to needy children. And SoCalGas' leadership was also honored with several prestigious awards for their commitment to the communities the utility serves.
SoCalGas Offers Tips on Preventing, Spotting and Responding to Natural Gas Leaks
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 19, 10:00AM CST
With the winter weather upon us, people tend to use their natural gas appliances more often. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) urges residents and businesses to be safe and know the signs of a natural gas leak and what to do if a leak is suspected.
United States Natural Gas Utilities Industry Report: Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2020
M2 - Wed Nov 27, 10:12AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xfpg42/natural_gas) has announced the addition of Plunkett Research Ltd's new report "Natural Gas Utilities Industry (U.S.): Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2020, NAIC 221200" to their offering. Natural Gas Utilities Industry (U.S.): Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2020, NAIC 221200 contains vital industry-specific data including metrics, benchmarks, historic numbers, growth rates and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Core Benefits to Customer - Deep industry and company financials. - Complete benchmarking of the industry and its top companies. - Comprehensive overview of an industry's financial results, ratios, vital statistics and metrics in one package. Features - Historical data - Revenue forecasts, growth rates and CAGR - Operating ratios - Complete data for benchmarking a company to its industry and to specific leading companies - Benchmarking this industry to all U.S. industries - Deep profiles and financial histories/operating ratios for up to ten top U.S.-based companies - Pages: 61; Statistical Tables Provided: 33; Charts Provided: 21; Geographic: US Who Would Benefit From This Report - Analysis and Financial Modeling - Investment Professionals - Lenders - M&A Advisors - Appraisers - Consultants Companies Profiled - AGL Resources Inc - Atmos Energy Corporation - Integrys Energy Group Inc - MDU Resources Group Inc - New Jersey Resources Corporation - NiSource Inc - Southern California Gas Company - Southwest Gas Corp - Vectren Corporation - WGL Holdings Inc Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. Industry Description for this NAIC Code 3. Industry Summary, Current Data 4. Employment and Establishments 5. Industry Financial Data, U.S., With Revenue Projections to 2020 6. Revenues, Historical and Projected 7. Average Annual Operating Ratio Estimates, Current 8. Benchmarks 9. This Industry Compared to All Industries, Current 10. Industry Results, Publicly-Held Companies 11. Top Companies Profiled & Ranked 12. Top Companies Ranked 13. Companies Used in Creating This Study 14. Comparison of Top Publicly-Held Companies to Industry Averages, 2012 15. Top Companies, Profiles and Financials 16. Appendix: Assumptions 17. Data Description and Sources For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xf...atural_gas Source: Plunkett Research Ltd
Annual SoCalGas Campaign Helps Customers in Need; Donations Provide Grants for Financial Hardship
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 20, 11:00AM CST
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is once again inviting customers and employees to contribute to the company's Gas Assistance Fund, a bill-assistance program that helps income-qualified customers facing financial hardships with a one-time grant of up to $100 per customer.
SoCalGas Unveils Prototype Vehicles Powered By Natural Gas, Gasoline: AltCar Expo Visitors Get First Look
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 19, 9:00AM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today displayed four dual-fuel prototype natural gas vehicles (NGVs) that will be introduced to the California public at the Santa Monica AltCar Expo on September 20-21. A BMW X3, Chrysler 300C, Honda CR-V and Hyundai Sonata have been engineered to run on natural gas or gasoline.