Southern California Gas Price Difference With US Greatest In 15 Years; 3 Month Bill To Californians Hits $2.4 Billion as CA Oil Refining Profits Soar
PR Newswire - Fri May 15, 2:26PM CDT
Gasoline price spikes cost Californians an extra $2.4 billion for their gasoline between February and April based on the average pump price paid by the average American.
SoCalGas Pursues Expanded Pipe Replacement, Repair Program; Utility to Accelerate Repair of Non-Hazardous Leaks, Reduce Emissions
PR Newswire - Thu May 14, 12:19PM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is seeking to accelerate its pipeline replacement and leak repair program and has submitted a funding request with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). If approved, it would enable SoCalGas to repair all currently identified, pending non-hazardous leaks on the SoCalGas system by the end of 2018 or earlier.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas Hosts Free Natural Gas Trucking Workshops
PR Newswire - Tue May 12, 11:37AM CDT
In an effort to expand the awareness and adoption of natural gas and alternative fuels for heavy-duty trucking and goods movement, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will host a series of free workshops in Southern and Central California. The series begins May 12 in Riverside and continues through October in locations including Los Angeles, Bakersfield and San Diego.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Sempra Energy's First-Quarter 2015 Earnings Rise
PR Newswire - Tue May 05, 8:00AM CDT
Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today reported first-quarter 2015 earnings of $437 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, up from $247 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2014.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Young Scientists From Around the State Will Compete for Top Honors at the 64th California State Science Fair
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 23, 1:19PM CDT
Nearly 1,000 of the state's top middle and high school students will convene for the final round of competition in the 64th annual California State Science Fair, May 18-19, 2015 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.
GILD: 109.30 (+0.56)
SoCalGas honored by EPA as 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 20, 12:14PM CDT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) with a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Energy Efficiency Program Delivery Award for its outstanding efforts to increase adoption of energy-efficiency products among its customers. SoCalGas' accomplishments were recognized today in Washington, D.C.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas Launches First Power-to-Gas Project in U.S.
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 13, 2:01AM CDT
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is bringing sci-fi innovation to life and has joined with the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC) to launch demonstration projects to create and test a carbon-free, power-to-gas system for the first time ever in the U.S. The technology converts electricity into gaseous energy and could provide North America with a large-scale, cost-effective solution for storing excess energy produced from renewable sources.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Sempra Energy CEO Debra Reed Nominated to Caterpillar Board of Directors
M2 - Thu Apr 09, 10:49AM CDT
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that the Caterpillar Board of Directors has nominated Debra L. Reed to join the Board, with the election to occur at the June 2015 annual stockholders meeting.
CAT: 88.43 (-0.31), SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas Hosts 14th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 08, 3:00PM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is hosting the 14th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo: Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reimagining Southern California Cities on Thursday, April 23 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.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Southern California Gas Co./
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 31, 5:41PM CDT
In the news release, Study Finds Methane Emissions from U.S. Natural Gas Distribution Systems 36 to 70 Percent Lower Than Current EPA Estimates, issued 31-Mar-2015 by Southern California Gas Co. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 6th paragraph, 3rd bullet point, 2nd sentence, should read "The company will invest $6 billion over the next five years to maintain and improve safety, reliability and service to its customers." rather than "The company will invest $6 billion to improve the safety, performance and reliability of its pipeline system over the next four years." as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Study Finds Methane Emissions from U.S. Natural Gas Distribution Systems 36 to 70 Percent Lower Than Current EPA Estimates
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 31, 3:15PM CDT
A study published today in Environmental Science & Technology finds methane emissions from U.S. local natural gas distribution systems, including Southern California Gas Co.'s (SoCalGas), are 36 to 70 percent lower than current estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas Joins 2-1-1 Orange County to Launch Internet Site to Help Veterans and their Families Gain Greater Access to Services
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 24, 5:54PM CDT
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has supplied a $30,000 grant to help 2-1-1 Orange County develop and launch an internet site that will help Orange County veterans and their families gain greater access to services, which was announced today at the Orange County Supervisors meeting.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Georgia Power and Southern California Gas Company Earn Top Customer Experience Ratings for Utilities, According to Temkin Group
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 12, 7:30AM CDT
Georgia Power and Southern California Gas Company deliver the best customer experience in the utilities industry, according to the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual customer experience ranking of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers.
United States Natural Gas Utilities Industry 2014-2021: Market to Reach $125 Billion
M2 - Tue Feb 10, 6:11AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4q6n2s/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 2021" to their offering. Vital industry-specific data including metrics, benchmarks, historic numbers, growth rates and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Key Findings: - Natural Gas Utilities Industry (U.S.) to reach $126.5 billion by 2021. - Natural Gas Utilities Industry, including Average EBITDA, Operating Ratios and Sales per Employee. Key Data: Industry Summary - Revenues historical through 2013 - Revenues projected through 2021 - Employee Count 2007-2013 - Annual Growth Rate 2013 - CAGR 2006 through 2013 - CAGR 2014 through 2021 - Top U.S. Companies Employment and Establishments - Number of Firms 2007-2013 - Number of Establishments 2007-2013 - Employees, 2007-2013 - Average Annual Sales per Firm & per Establishment 2007-2013 - Sales per Employee Average Annual Operating Ratios - Revenue Compared to All Industries - Expenses Compared to All Industries - Profits & Income Taxes Compared to All Industries Key Topics Covered: I. Introduction II. Industry Description for this NAIC Code III. Industry Summary, Current Year IV. Employment and Establishment Count V. This Industry's Financial Data, U.S., With Revenue Projections to 2021 VI. Top Companies Profiled & Ranked VII. Appendix: Assumptions VIII. Data Description and Sources Companies Mentioned - 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 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4q...atural_gas Source: Plunkett Research Ltd
WGL: 56.93 (+0.44), SWX: 53.40 (+0.21), NI: 45.48 (+1.32), VVC: 42.36 (+0.45), MDU: 20.59 (+0.32), NJR: 31.02 (+0.38), ATO: 53.84 (+0.44), TEG: 72.23 (+0.75)
SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 06, 3:45PM 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:
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
Controlling Demand Response Instrumental in Lower Electric Bills and Higher Profits
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Dec 10, 8:40AM CST
Whitefish, MT / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2014 / Most utilities offer financial incentives to customers through "Demand Response" programs in an effort to reduce electricity load during the utility's peak periods. For some states, such as California, the list of possible savings for reducing electricity load offered by governments and utilities is extensive and quite generous. All four of California's investor-owned utilities: Pacific Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of PG&E (NYSE: PCG); Southern California Edison, the largest subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX); and Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) subsidiaries Southern California Gas and San Diego Gas and Electric, all participate in programs to reward customers for energy efficiency and decreased load and peak times.
PCG: 52.01 (+0.58), EXC: 34.50 (+0.96), TGEN: 4.30 (+0.19), ENOC: 9.95 (+0.06), SRE: 106.86 (+1.42), EIX: 60.44 (+0.69)
Annual SoCalGas Campaign Helps Customers in Need; Donations Provide Grants for Financial Hardship
PR Newswire - Wed Dec 03, 7:54PM 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. As in years past, SoCalGas partners with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles to distribute the funds to customers who face hardships.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas offers holiday tips that can keep customers safe
PR Newswire - Thu Nov 27, 12:38AM CST
As preparations begin for the holiday season, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is reminding its customers of important safety tips to keep friends and loved ones safe during the holidays and year-round.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)
SoCalGas Supports Mayor Eric Garcetti, LADWP Energy Efficiency Goal of 15% by 2020
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 12, 6:24PM CST
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) supports Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's recent announcement of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Energy Efficiency goal of 15 percent by year 2020, the highest and most ambitious energy efficiency goal by a major municipal utility in the United States. The new goal, adopted by Mayor Garcetti's appointees to the LADWP board of directors in August 2014, exceeds the 10-year, 10-percent energy efficiency requirements set by Assembly Bill 2021. Mayor Garcetti also announced this goal will create jobs while promoting energy savings for customers.
SRE: 106.86 (+1.42)