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SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today shared its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report – Ideas with Energy – highlighting how the company's sustainable business practices are helping to improve its scale, resiliency and risk profile, while also contributing to a healthier, more secure and prosperous future for its stakeholders.
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- SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today shared its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report – Ideas with Energy – highlighting how the company's sustainable business practices are helping to improve its scale, resiliency and risk profile, while also contributing to a healthier, more secure and prosperous future for its stakeholders.
- Sempra's three growth platforms – Sempra California, Sempra Texas and Sempra Infrastructure – are strategically positioned in significant economic markets where public policy supports increased investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure.
- In its 2023 corporate sustainability report, Sempra updated its sustainable business strategy to reflect three areas that are pivotal to meeting these evolving market needs:
Investing in safe and resilient operations: Sempra prioritizes investments designed to strengthen the safety and resilience of its energy networks.
- View the full report and learn more about our sustainability journey at: www.sempra.com/2023-corporate-sustainability-report .
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced today that the utility was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year for demonstrating exemplary dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program. SoCalGas was recognized from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners for the utility's focus on providing direct engagement and incentives for ENERGY STAR products to underserved communities.
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- LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced today that the utility was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the second consecutive year for demonstrating exemplary dedication to energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program.
- SoCalGas was recognized from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners for the utility's focus on providing direct engagement and incentives for ENERGY STAR products to underserved communities.
- In 2023, SoCalGas helped customers save over $14 million dollars through ENERGY STAR product rebates.
- The SoCalGas residential rebate program supported the purchase of approximately 16,500 ENERGY STAR natural gas tankless water heaters, 15,500 ENERGY STAR smart thermostats and 10,600 natural gas dryers.
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Management SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the annual list recognizing strong workforce development and employee engagement practices.
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- SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the annual list recognizing strong workforce development and employee engagement practices.
- "At Sempra, we recognize that business performance starts with a high-performance culture — one that is anchored in safety, operational excellence and employee development – and continuously strengthened by the diversity of our employees' backgrounds and experiences," said Deborah Martin, vice president of people and culture and chief diversity officer of Sempra.
- "We have created a workplace where our employees can feel secure sharing their unique opinions, perspectives and insights.
- The Best Employers for Diversity 2024, presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., were identified in an independent survey from a sample of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.
DALLAS, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its first quarter 2024 results on May 7, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) first quarter 2024 results conference call.
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- DALLAS, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its first quarter 2024 results on May 7, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) first quarter 2024 results conference call.
- Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com .
- ET on Tuesday, May 7 that will include discussion of Oncor's first quarter 2024 operational and financial results.
- While Oncor is owned by two investors (indirect majority owner, Sempra, and minority owner, Texas Transmission Investment LLC), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of disinterested directors.
SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its first-quarter 2024 earnings by 8 a.m.
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- SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its first-quarter 2024 earnings by 8 a.m.
- Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO, Karen Sedgwick, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and other senior leaders from across the company will host a conference call at 12 p.m.
- An accompanying slide presentation detailing the earnings results will be published to Sempra's Investors site by 8 a.m.
- For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, it will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion.
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Renewable energy LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is hosting 700 diverse business leaders from 33 states at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity's second annual Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Connect Summit on April 17-18, 2024, at the company's Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey, California. The summit, being held for the first time on the West Coast, connects MBEs with the DOE and more than 40 other state and federal agencies, prime government contractors, financial institutions, private sector companies and nonprofit organizations for learning, business opportunities and over 1,900 unique business matchmaking sessions.
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- Connect Summit participants will attend panels, workshops and matchmaking meetings designed to create new business relationships between MBEs and the U.S. Department of Energy.
- The DOE selected SoCalGas to host the summit because of the company's leadership in diverse spending through its long-recognized Supplier Diversity Program.
- The MBE Connect Summit includes the U.S. Department of Commerce's Los Angeles Minority Business Development Agency Center, managed by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE).
- Sponsors include Primoris Service Corporation, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Hal Hayes Construction Inc., and E2 Consulting Engineers Inc.
SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express today announced the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight truck from the U.S. into Mexico. The semi-truck made its maiden voyage into Mexico, marking a significant milestone as the binational region moves towards a net-zero future.
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- SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express today announced the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight truck from the U.S. into Mexico.
- These dedicated trucks will utilize recently built charging infrastructure installed by SDG&E designed to provide reliable and accessible charging options for medium- to heavy-duty electric freight trucks crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
- "By adding electric freight trucks, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also leading the way towards a more sustainable future for freight transportation on both sides of the border.
- "The historic crossing of this electric freight truck symbolizes San Diego's commitment to innovation, cross-border cooperation and our binational community," said City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.
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SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) was recently honored with the "2024 Chartwell Best Practices Award" for developing and deploying the Public Safety Partner Portal, which offers a centralized digital hub for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and reporting for SDG&E and its public safety partners.
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- SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) was recently honored with the "2024 Chartwell Best Practices Award" for developing and deploying the Public Safety Partner Portal, which offers a centralized digital hub for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and reporting for SDG&E and its public safety partners.
- " Originally developed to support emergency response partners with situational awareness during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), the Public Safety Partner Portal and accompanying mobile application received major enhancements to evolve into an all-electrical hazard portal.
- The enhanced portal integrates a 24/7 accessible tool for local emergency management agencies and public safety partners to access centralized information for planning, response, and recovery efforts.
- Their Public Safety Partner Portal is an excellent example of a thoughtfully planned and executed Emergency Management program, which is exactly what Chartwell wanted to highlight by launching this new award category," said Russ Henderson, Chartwell Director of Research.
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Renewable energy LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) today announced its collaboration with Electrochaea and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on an innovative research project that aims to develop a single-stage electro-bioreactor to transform excess renewable electricity and biogas into carbon-neutral synthetic biomethane, also known as renewable natural gas (RNG). This approach could mark a significant advancement in power to gas technology and underscores the viability of potential for synthetic biomethane to help decarbonize natural gas infrastructure and its end uses from residential heating to manufacturing industries and transportation. SoCalGas has contributed to the project's technical development and helped provide funding, which was also supported by a $1 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE).
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- This innovative technology could help revolutionize biomethane production and help decarbonize gas infrastructure by displacing traditional natural gas with carbon-neutral synthetic biomethane.
- LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) today announced its collaboration with Electrochaea and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on an innovative research project that aims to develop a single-stage electro-bioreactor to transform excess renewable electricity and biogas into carbon-neutral synthetic biomethane, also known as renewable natural gas (RNG).
- "We are excited to collaborate with SoCalGas and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who are undisputed leaders in their respective fields.
- Learn more about how SoCalGas is working to help achieve a future through innovation, collaboration and decarbonization at https://www.socalgas.com/sustainability
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Renewable energy HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure , a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), announced today that it reached a positive final investment decision for the development, construction and operation of the Cimarron wind project, the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juarez (ESJ) wind complex.
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- HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure , a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), announced today that it reached a positive final investment decision for the development, construction and operation of the Cimarron wind project, the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juarez (ESJ) wind complex.
- The Cimarron wind project will total approximately 320 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity, and the project is fully contracted under a 20-year power purchase agreement to Silicon Valley Power for the long-term supply of renewable energy to the City of Santa Clara, California.
- The Cimarron project will utilize Sempra Infrastructure's existing cross-border, high-voltage transmission line interconnecting the ESJ wind complex directly into the California Independent System Operator system.
- Once the Cimarron project is in operation, the ESJ wind complex will have total installed capacity of more than 580 MW and will represent one of the largest commercial wind projects in all of Mexico.
