SDG&E Well on Its Way to Achieving a Fully Zero-emissions Fleet
To advance its own and California’s goals to reach net zero emissions by 2045, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has electrified more than 20% of its over-the-road fleet and is on track to reach 100% electrification of its passenger cars, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles by 2030. This puts SDG&E well on its way to achieve its goal of operating a fully zero-emissions fleet by 2035, ahead of state mandates.
SDG&E Wins Award for Outstanding Reliability in the West & Grid Sustainability
Every day, 3.6 million people in San Diego and southern Orange counties depend on San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) to provide reliable energy service to their homes and businesses. In recognition of SDG&E’s continued superior performance and innovation in the utility industry, PA Consulting honored the company with two of its most prestigious awards: Outstanding Reliability Performance in the West Region Metropolitan Service Area (also known as the “Best in the West”) and Outstanding Grid Sustainability.
SDG&E & General Motors to Explore Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Home Technology
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and General Motors (GM) today announced an agreement to investigate the feasibility of integrating bidirectional Electric Vehicles (EVs) into the electric grid as a local energy resource. Following GM’s announcement of its newest business unit, GM Energy, the study will examine the hardware, software, processes and construction considerations necessary to accelerate wider adoption of Vehicle-to-Grid Integration (VGI) capabilities, which include:
DBA Sempra (SRE) Looks to Continue to Trade Above its Annual-High Share Price TodayDBA Sempra (
NYSESRE) traded at a new 12-month high today of $154.12. So far today approximately 231,000 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 1.8 million shares.
SDG&E Adds Energy Storage and Microgrids to Strengthen Grid Reliability, Build Community Resiliency and Advance Clean Energy Goals
Following a summer of record temperatures in California, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced the start of testing for the company’s new 40 MW energy storage project in Fallbrook and the start of construction on one of four energy storage and microgrid projects that will bring an additional 39 MW of battery capacity to the region. SDG&E has been rapidly expanding its energy storage portfolio. The company has about 95 MW of utility-owned energy storage currently available, with another 200+ MW in development.
Newly Approved Legislation Aims to Prevent Power Outages and Fires by Phasing in Non-Conductive Foil Balloon Material
Each year, electrically-conductive foil balloons – popular for celebrating birthdays, graduations and other special occasions – cause thousands of power outages across California and the nation when they get tangled up in power lines. Occasionally, foil balloons caught in power lines also spark fires and bring down electrical wires. (See this dramatic footage of a foil balloon in power lines. Additional video and photos available for download here.)
Watch for Continued Gains in Shares of DBA Sempra (SRE)DBA Sempra (
NYSESRE) traded today at a new 52-week high of $176.19. Approximately 158,000 shares have changed hands today, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 1.2 million shares.
SDG&E Hydrogen Pilot Project Aims to Advance CA’s Clean Energy Goals
As another step toward fulfilling regional and state climate goals and its own net zero roadmap, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) submitted a proposal with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Sept. 8 for a demonstration project on the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) campus to study how blending hydrogen with natural gas in the existing gas system could help achieve a successful energy transition for all Californians.
DBA Sempra: The Winning Streak Continues (SRE)Shares of DBA Sempra (
NYSESRE) traded today at $173.89, eclipsing its 52-week high. This new high was reached on below average trading volume as 547,000 shares traded hands, while the average 30-day volume is approximately 1.1 million shares.
SDG&E and Cajon Valley Union School District Flip the Switch on Region’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Project Featuring Local Electric School Buses Capable of Sending Power to the Grid
Today San Diego Gas & Electric announced that it has successfully deployed an innovative technology that enables eight electric school buses to put electricity back on the grid when needed such as on hot summer days. A collaborative effort between SDG&E, the Cajon Valley Union School District and locally based technology company Nuvve, this is the first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project to become operational in Southern California, helping to advance clean air and climate goals while also bolstering grid reliability.
ConocoPhillips and Sempra Infrastructure Sign Heads of Agreement for Large-Scale LNG Projects and Carbon Capture Activities
ConocoPhillips (
NYSECOP) today announced a potentially significant expansion of its global liquefied natural gas (LNG) business through investment in a new large-scale LNG facility under development by Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra
NYSE: SRENYSESRE)
SDG&E Completes Ramona Microgrid in Partnership With CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has completed the Ramona microgrid, one of four planned microgrids within the High Fire Threat District. The Ramona facility will provide backup power to the Ramona Air Attack Base, home to CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service’s aerial firefighting assets dedicated to protecting rural communities. The microgrid produces zero emissions as it’s powered by 500/kW/2000kWh of battery storage. It was built in collaboration with the two agencies and is part of the SDG&E’s ongoing commitment to keep essential resources powered during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and other emergency situations.
SDG&E Adds Second Energy Storage Facility in San Diego to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Advance Clean Energy Goals
Less than a year after it completed the Top Gun Energy Storage facility in the Miramar area, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced the completion of a second energy storage project in the City of San Diego. SDG&E Senior Vice President of Customer Services and External Affairs Scott Crider, SDG&E Vice President of Energy Innovation Miguel Romero and local labor leaders cut the ribbon on the region’s latest energy storage facility located in Kearny Mesa. The new 20MW/80MWh facility can meet the energy needs of about 13,000 homes for up to four hours.
SDG&E and Cleveland National Forest Announce Completion of Major Fire-Hardening Project
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and the Cleveland National Forest announced today the completion of the Cleveland National Forest Fire Hardening and Safety (CNF) Project, a cornerstone of the San Diego region’s community fire safety and electric system-hardening efforts.
SoCalGas and Bloom Energy Showcase Technology to Power Hydrogen Economy with Gas Blending Project
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, and Bloom Energy (
NYSEBE) today announced a project to showcase the future of the hydrogen economy and the technologies needed to help California reach carbon neutrality. The companies will collaborate to generate and then blend hydrogen into a university customer’s existing natural gas network to demonstrate how the natural gas infrastructure can be decarbonized, while balancing future energy supply and demand. The project is set to launch next year on the campus of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena.
SDG&E Wins National Award for Best Electric Reliability in America, Outstanding Reliability in the West & Grid Sustainability
In recognition of San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) continued superior performance and innovation in the utility industry, PA Consulting honored the company on Wednesday with three of its most prestigious awards: Outstanding Reliability Performance in the West Region Metropolitan Service Area (also known as the “Best in the West”), Outstanding Grid Sustainability, and the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability award.
Enervee Launches Innovative “Eco Financing” Program to Help Consumers Purchase Energy-efficient Appliances
Enervee (www.enervee.com), the leading provider of online marketplaces for energy-efficient products, has announced the rollout of Eco Financing™ (www.ecofinancing.com), an innovative program to make it easy and affordable to purchase energy-efficient appliances.
