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The news feed for STHN CAL GAS 6 A PR (SOCGP) focuses on developments at Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), the gas distribution utility whose preferred stock series includes SOCGP. SoCalGas describes itself as the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, and is a subsidiary of Sempra.
Investors following SOCGP can use this page to track SoCalGas news that may be relevant to the utility’s operations, regulatory environment, and community activities. Recent press releases include recurring announcements of regular quarterly dividends on SoCalGas preferred stock and Preferred Stock, Series A, which encompass the preferred series associated with SOCGP. These dividend declarations provide direct information on cash distributions approved by the SoCalGas board of directors for its preferred stockholders.
Beyond dividends, SoCalGas news highlights energy-efficiency programs, renewable natural gas procurement under California’s SB 1440, and community initiatives such as wildfire recovery support, small business assistance, hunger relief efforts, and STEM education partnerships. These updates illustrate how the company is engaging with regulatory programs, responding to climate and energy policy in California, and working with local organizations.
Because SoCalGas operates in a regulated environment overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission, company news often intersects with regulatory decisions and policy developments that can influence its long-term outlook. By reviewing the SOCGP news stream, readers can monitor official SoCalGas communications that may inform their understanding of the utility’s risk profile, strategic initiatives, and ongoing ability to support preferred stock dividends.
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced on May 30, 2024, that its board of directors has declared regular quarterly dividends for its preferred series stock. The dividend amount is set at $0.375 per share for both the preferred stock and Preferred Stock, Series A. These dividends will be payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders who are on record as of June 10, 2024.
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has received the 'Organizational Leadership Award' from The Climate Registry at the Climate Leadership Conference for its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy. This award recognizes SoCalGas' leadership in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and addressing climate change. The company's initiatives include surpassing California's goal by reducing fugitive and vented methane emissions by 20% from a 2015 baseline by 2025, converting 38% of its fleet vehicles to alternative fuels, and aiming for a 100% zero emissions vehicle fleet by 2035. SoCalGas has also delivered 5% renewable natural gas to core customers in 2023, with a goal of 20% by 2030. SoCalGas has also received the 'Business Transformation Award' from Reuters Events and has been recognized for its clean hydrogen microgrid project.
SoCalGas announced that nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $50,000 through the SoCal Climate Champions Grant Program. The initiative, which has awarded over $3 million since 2015, supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, or provide organic waste solutions. The application window runs from April 21 to June 21, with winners announced in October. Past recipients include the Orange County Conservation Corps and the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, which used grants for climate resilience projects and energy storage systems. The program falls under SoCalGas's ASPIRE 2045 Sustainability Strategy, aiming for $50 million in community investments and a carbon-neutral future.
SoCalGas released its stand-alone chapter of parent company Sempra's 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing its ASPIRE 2045 sustainability strategy aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The report highlights sustainability efforts such as methane emission reduction, green tariff enrollment, alternative fuel vehicle conversion, renewable natural gas delivery, energy efficiency programs, pipeline safety enhancements, diverse supplier spending, and community development initiatives. SoCalGas has been recognized for its sustainability goals and transformative efforts, earning awards for its innovative projects.
SoCalGas has been awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second year in a row. The utility was recognized for its dedication to energy efficiency, saving customers money, conserving energy, and transitioning to a net-zero emissions future. Through its programs, SoCalGas has saved customers millions of dollars, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and helped households and businesses improve their energy efficiency.
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