SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) has once again been honored by PA Consulting for its continued excellence in reliability, marking the 19th consecutive year the company has received the prestigious ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance in the Western Region. This year, SDG&E also received the additional System Resiliency Award, highlighting its commitment to robust grid operations and innovations that can adapt to an evolving climate landscape. ReliabilityOne® Awards are given annually by PA Consulting to utilities that have achieved outstanding reliability performance and have excelled in delivering reliable electric service to their customers.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and GKN Hydrogen today announced the commissioning of a research demonstration project with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on an innovative clean renewable hydrogen storage solution. The project, which will be located at NREL's Flatirons Campus in Arvada, Colo., uses GKN Hydrogen's storage technology to store hydrogen in a solid state (metal hydrides) compared to traditional gaseous storage tanks. The demonstration aims to evaluate the technology's performance and integration with clean energy systems, such as microgrids or fuel cells. The project also aims to identify the most beneficial uses of solid-state storage of clean renewable hydrogen. At scale, this technology could help accelerate the transition to a net-zero emissions economy by increasing the availability of resilient, on-site renewable power generation and storage.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. The recognition, presented by TIME and Statista Inc., places Sempra on a list of top performing companies across the globe based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency.

"It is an exciting time for our company as we advance our mission to build the leading energy infrastructure company in North America," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra.  "Our efforts center on leadership and workforce development, finding new and better ways to serve customers, and advancing our high-performance culture. It is an honor to be named one of the world's best companies."

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Company (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 January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2024.

About SoCalGasSoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States serving approximately 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy infrastructure company in America. SoCalGas aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service through its pipelines to help advance California's clean energy transition by supporting energy system reliability and resiliency and enabling the integration of renewable resources. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in its industry and community, as demonstrated by being named one of Reuters' Top 100 Innovators Leading the Global Energy Transition and Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As cooler weather approaches, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) shares energy-saving tips and tools to help customers prepare their homes.

"As we transition into the cooler months, SoCalGas is here to support our customers in managing their energy use and by participating in energy efficiency programs, while maintaining comfort throughout the season," said Don Widjaja, vice president, customer services field and solutions at SoCalGas. "Together, we can take simple yet effective steps to lower energy consumption, which helps our customers save on their bills and contributes to a more sustainable future."

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that its board of directors has declared a $0.62 per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock, which is payable Jan. 15, 2025, to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 5, 2024.

About SempraSempra (NYSE: SRE) is a leading North American energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy to nearly 40 million consumers. As owner of one of the largest energy networks on the continent, Sempra is electrifying and improving the energy resilience of some of the world's most significant economic markets, including California, Texas, Mexico and global energy markets. The company is recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its high-performance culture focused on safety and operational excellence, as demonstrated by Sempra's inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and in The Wall Street Journal's Best Managed Companies. More information about Sempra is available at sempra.com and on social media @Sempra.

DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") today reported three months ended September 30, 2024 net income of $324 million compared to three months ended September 30, 2023 net income of $380 million. The $56 million decrease was driven by higher interest expense and depreciation expense associated with increases in invested capital and higher operation and maintenance expense, partially offset by overall higher revenues primarily attributable to updated interim rates to reflect increases in invested capital, increases in transmission billing units and customer growth, net of lower revenues due to lower customer consumption primarily attributable to milder weather when compared to the prior period and lower energy efficiency program performance bonus revenues due to the timing of Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUCT") approval of an annual energy efficiency cost recovery factor application.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today reported third-quarter 2024 earnings, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), of $638 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared to third-quarter 2023 GAAP earnings of $721 million, or $1.14 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, the company's third-quarter 2024 earnings were $566 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared to $685 million, or $1.08 per diluted share in third-quarter 2023.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) has been recognized as a Trendsetter for the ninth consecutive year for its civic transparency by the Center for Political Accountability's annual CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability. Sempra received a perfect score of 100% and was named a "Model Code" company for demonstrating an emblematic commitment to ethical behavior.

The CPA-Zicklin Index, which is produced in conjunction with the Zicklin Center for Governance & Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, assesses political disclosure and accountability policies and practices for election-related spending by S&P 500 and Russell 1000 companies, including political spending policies and board oversight.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the operating environment for utilities becomes more challenging, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is stepping up to lead the energy sector in climate preparedness. The company has unveiled its updated cutting-edge Wildfire and Climate Resilience Center, innovating in wildfire mitigation and grid safety.

SDG&E's new Wildfire and Climate Resilience Center is the latest innovation in the company's commitment to building an electrical grid designed to withstand the intensifying effects of climate change. One of the most technologically advanced in the industry, the Center serves as a hub for research, development and implementation of innovative solutions by bringing AI and predictive modeling together with shared technology and intelligence with emergency responders to help enable a swift and integrated response to regional threats. The combination of extensive data and advanced modeling also contributes to improved energy affordability by enabling cost-efficient decision-making that helps reduce risk at a lower cost for customers.

DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") plans to release its third quarter 2024 results on November 6, prior to Sempra's (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) third quarter 2024 results conference call. Oncor's earnings release will be available on Oncor's website, oncor.com.

Sempra executives will host a conference call at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6 that will include discussion of Oncor's third quarter 2024 operational and financial results. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call by registering on the Investors section of Sempra's website and clicking on the appropriate link. Prior to the conference call, an accompanying slide presentation will be posted on sempra.com/investors.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its third-quarter 2024 earnings by 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6.

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. ET on Wednesday, November 6. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call by registering on the Investors section of the company's website and clicking on the appropriate link.

HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure CEO Justin Bird was honored as the Energy Leader of the Year during the Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards held last week in Houston. The awards event recognized the energy industry's innovation and thought leaders.

"I am honored and humbled to have been recognized amongst my peers for the prestigious Energy Leader of the Year Award," said Bird. "This honor is a recognition of the work of the broader Sempra Infrastructure team and the dedication of each of my colleagues toward advancing our mission to build North America's leading energy infrastructure company and to provide safe, sustainable and reliable access to cleaner energy."

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) announced that 23 independently owned restaurants in the Central Valley will receive grants of $3,500 each, made possible by a $100,000 grant from Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas). A check presentation was held Tuesday with grant recipient Mi Favorito restaurant in the City of Fowler. The full list of grant recipients is here: https://latinorestaurantassociation.org/. Since 2020, SoCalGas has supported the LRA with over $350,000 towards the organization's promotion and support of Latino restaurateurs and small business owners.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) CEO Scott Drury was honored Wednesday with the Shift Diverse Business Solutions (Shift DBS) Transformative Leader Award at their annual Investor-owned Utility Supplier Summit. The event celebrates suppliers in the utility space, bringing together the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), prime suppliers, subcontractors, diverse businesses and some of California's utility leaders including San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), AT&T and SoCalGas.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) presented a $75,000 donation to Brotherhood Crusade to support the development of the new Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. Community Garden at the organization's headquarters in South Los Angeles. Bakewell served as president and chief executive officer for 35 years at Brotherhood Crusade, a 50-year-old grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income, underserved, under-represented and disenfranchised individuals. Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson attended the event.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that the Boyle Heights Solis S.T.E.M. Magnet High School will compete tomorrow against teams representing 14 countries at the Hydrogen Grand Prix World Finals in Anaheim, California, taking place September 9 to 12. Sponsored by SoCalGas, the all-girls team, Las STEMateras, built a hydrogen fuel cell, remote-control race car that will compete in a six-hour race. This competition gives students the opportunity to use their knowledge of clean energy and apply their skills to hands-on projects.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today it will make $1.5 million available to provide funds for 50 fuel cards to help accelerate the transition to low- and zero-emissions vehicles in the heavy-duty transportation sector. For 90-days, starting today through Dec. 8, 2024, companies that purchase a qualifying vehicle can apply for a fuel card through SoCalGas' Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Fuel Card Incentive Program. The $30,000 fuel card is designed to help support the transition to cleaner fuels in alignment with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Scoping Plan for reaching carbon neutrality, by decreasing the demand for petroleum fuels to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that its board of directors has declared a $0.62 per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock, which is payable Oct. 15, 2024, to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 26, 2024.

Sempra's board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend of $24.375 per share on the company's 4.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, which is payable Oct. 15, 2024, to Series C preferred stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 1, 2024.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) continues to achieve recognition for its sustainable business practices, ranking on the prestigious FTSE4Good Index Series for the ninth consecutive year. The FTSE4Good Index Series recognized Sempra's strong performance across multiple categories including corporate governance, labor standards, community engagement and more.   

"At Sempra, we have earned a reputation as a leader in sustainable business practices and are pleased to be included in the FTSE index," said Karen Sedgwick, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sempra. "Our focus on sustainability, together with our financial achievements, reflect our belief that responsible business operations are essential in generating lasting value for our shareholders and other stakeholders."