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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">LOS ANGELES</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">Aug. 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRE">SRE</a>), announced today that schools, local governments, and other public-sector facilities received more than $10 million in no-cost energy efficiency upgrades through the Public Direct Install Program (PDIP) in 2025, with an additional $32 million in utility bill savings expected over the lifetime of the equipment. The program helps eligible participants identify and implement energy-saving improvements, including high-efficiency water heating technologies such as tankless water heaters, hot water pipe insulation and tank insulation.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Colton Joint Unified School District is one participant seeing benefits from the PDIP, having completed more than 150 energy efficiency measures through the program across its district facilities over the last three years, including 84 high-efficiency tankless water heaters. By replacing aging equipment through the program, the district reduced natural gas consumption by approximately 20% and saved more than $800,000 through incentives.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Typically, replacing a traditional water heater with a tankless unit costs anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000,&#34; said Energy Programs, Grants, and Sustainability Officer Jay Kim at Colton Joint Unified School District. &#34;This frees up maintenance budgets and allows funding to be redirected back into the classroom for things like art projects, science kits, and musical instruments. That&#39;s a win-win for the district and the community we serve.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In 2025, the program installed more than 2,000 energy-efficiency measures across 845 projects and helped reduce energy use by approximately 16.3 million net therms over the lifetime of the installed equipment, the equivalent of serving about 11,500 residential homes for one year<sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">1</sup>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Managing energy costs is an important part of helping schools, local governments and other public-serving organizations make the most of their budgets,&#34; said Andrew Steinberg, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. &#34;This program helps participants make energy efficiency improvements that can reduce their operating expenses, allowing them to direct more resources toward other important services and programs their communities rely on.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Energy efficiency is one of several ways SoCalGas helps customers manage their energy costs and support long-term affordability. As highlighted in <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Affordable Way for California, </i>combining energy efficiency with investments in system reliability and underground storage helps support customer energy needs and underscores the value of a flexible, resilient energy system.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The PDIP is part of more than 70 energy efficiency programs administered by SoCalGas that help customers reduce energy use and better manage energy costs through rebates, assessments, direct installation services and other energy-saving solutions.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Eligible public agencies, federal facilities and K-12 schools interested in participating can learn more about available energy efficiency programs at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4753942-1&amp;h=1475503025&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.socalgas.com%2Fsavings&amp;a=www.socalgas.com%2Fsavings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.socalgas.com/savings</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About SoCalGas</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">SoCalGas is 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. Our mission is: <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow.</i> SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRE">SRE</a>), a leading U.S. utility growth business.  For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4753942-1&amp;h=874667457&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.socalgas.com%2Fnewsroom&amp;a=SoCalGas.com%2Fnewsroom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SoCalGas.com/newsroom</a> or connect with SoCalGas on social media <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4753942-1&amp;h=3350343654&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fsocalgas&amp;a=%40SoCalGas" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@SoCalGas</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">1</sup> &#34;Estimate of equivalent avoided carbon dioxide emissions from homes&#39; energy use for one year is converted from therms using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&#39;s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator. This figure represents an estimate as of a point in time and future changes or updates to the EPA calculator may impact the result.&#34;</p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7931"><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS584622/SoCalGas-Logo-v2.jpg?id=OA2891018" title="SoCalGas Logo" alt="SoCalGas Logo"></img></p></div>
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SoCalGas Program Provides More Than $10 Million in Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Schools and Local Governments

SoCalGas PDIP Drives public-sector upgrades; $10M in 2025, $32M lifetime savings

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    <p>SoCalGas disclosed the PDIP&#039;s 2025 impact: over $10 million in no-cost upgrades and $32 million in projected lifetime savings. Real-world example Colton Unified School District reports 20% natural gas reductions and more than $800,000 in incentives from 150 upgrades, among 2,000+ measures across 845 projects this year, totaling 16.3 million net therms saved.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>SoCalGas PDIP delivered &gt;$10M upgrades in 2025; $32M lifetime savings projected.</li><li>Colton Unified: 150 upgrades, 84 tankless heaters; gas use down ~20%.</li><li>2025: 2,000+ measures across 845 projects; 16.3M net therms saved.</li><li>PDIP is among 70+ SoCalGas programs; supports affordability and reliability.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>SoCalGas (SOCGP)</strong>: Core PDIP program; benefits customer economics and ESG profile; potential regulatory tailwinds.</li><li><strong>Sempra (SRE)</strong>: Parent company; program expansion supports regulated growth and utility-services strategy.</li><li><strong>Colton Joint Unified School District (COLTONUSD)</strong>: Demonstrates real-world impact: 20% NG reduction and 84 tankless heaters; &gt;$800k incentives.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: reports on a large utility-led efficiency program and its public-sector impact; fits SOCGP due to potential downstream effects on demand, costs, and ESG positioning.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>PDIP 2025 spend and $32M lifetime savings highlight demand-side efficiency tailwinds.</li><li>Colton District success with 20% gas reduction supports program economics.</li><li>SoCalGas parent Sempra gains ESG credibility and potential rate-case tailwinds.</li><li>70+ programs underscore recurring revenue potential for energy services.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>More than $10 million in upgrades in 2025.</li><li>$32 million in expected lifetime bill savings.</li><li>2,000+ energy-efficiency measures installed in 2025.</li><li>845 projects across PDIP in 2025.</li><li>16.3 million net therms reduction; equivalent to 11,500 homes/year.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term on SoCalGas as PDIP scale improves customer economics and regulatory optics within 6–12 months.</p>
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    <h2>SoCalGas Public Direct Install Program Delivers Over $10 Million in Energy-Efficiency Upgrades for Schools and Local Governments</h2>
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    <p><strong>SoCalGas</strong>, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that <strong>public-sector facilities including schools and local governments</strong> received more than <strong>$10 million</strong> in no-cost energy efficiency upgrades through the Public Direct Install Program (PDIP) in 2025, with an additional <strong>$32 million</strong> in utility bill savings expected over the lifetime of the equipment. The program helps eligible participants identify and implement energy-saving improvements, including high-efficiency water heating technologies such as tankless water heaters, hot water pipe insulation and tank insulation. This release may be of particular interest to investors following <strong>SOCGP</strong>.</p>
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      <li><strong>PDIP year 2025</strong> — More than <strong>$10 million</strong> in no-cost upgrades</li>
      <li><strong>Lifetime savings</strong> — Estimated at <strong>$32 million</strong></li>
      <li><strong>Scope</strong> — Energy-saving improvements across public-sector facilities, including high-efficiency water heating technologies</li>
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    <h3>PDIP program details and 2025 impact</h3>
    <p>In 2025, the program installed more than 2,000 energy-efficiency measures across 845 projects and helped reduce energy use by approximately 16.3 million net therms over the lifetime of the installed equipment, the equivalent of serving about 11,500 residential homes for one year<sup>1</sup>.</p>
    <p>Colton Joint Unified School District is one participant seeing benefits from the PDIP, having completed more than 150 energy efficiency measures through the program across its district facilities over the last three years, including 84 high-efficiency tankless water heaters. By replacing aging equipment through the program, the district reduced natural gas consumption by approximately 20% and saved more than $800,000 through incentives.</p>
    <p><em>“Managing energy costs is an important part of helping schools, local governments and other public-serving organizations make the most of their budgets,</em>” said Andrew Steinberg, director of customer programs and assistance at SoCalGas. <em>“This program helps participants make energy efficiency improvements that can reduce their operating expenses, allowing them to direct more resources toward other important services and programs their communities rely on.”</em></p>
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    <h3>Leadership Perspective on Efficiency and Affordability</h3>
    <p>Energy efficiency is one of several ways SoCalGas helps customers manage their energy costs and support long-term affordability. As highlighted in <em>The Affordable Way for California,</em> combining energy efficiency with investments in system reliability and underground storage helps support customer energy needs and underscores the value of a flexible, resilient energy system.</p>
    <p>The PDIP is part of more than 70 energy efficiency programs administered by SoCalGas that help customers reduce energy use and better manage energy costs through rebates, assessments, direct installation services and other energy-saving solutions.</p>
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    <h3>Participation, Programs, and How to Learn More</h3>
    <p>Eligible public agencies, federal facilities and K-12 schools interested in participating can learn more about available energy efficiency programs at <a href="http://www.socalgas.com/savings" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.socalgas.com/savings</a>.</p>
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    <h3>About SoCalGas</h3>
    <p>SoCalGas is 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. Our mission is: <em>Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow.</em> SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE:SRE), a leading U.S. utility growth business. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas.</p>
    <p><sup>1</sup> “Estimate of equivalent avoided carbon dioxide emissions from homes' energy use for one year is converted from therms using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator. This figure represents an estimate as of a point in time and future changes or updates to the EPA calculator may impact the result.”</p>
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    <p><strong>Source:</strong> Southern California Gas Company</p>
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    <h3>Investor Note</h3>
    <p>For investors tracking <strong>SOCGP</strong>, SoCalGas’s Public Direct Install Program demonstrates ongoing efficiency initiatives that support operating cost containment, potential rate stability considerations, and long-term affordability for customers across California.</p>
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SoCalGas disclosed the PDIP's 2025 impact: over $10 million in no-cost upgrades and $32 million in projected lifetime savings. Real-world example Colton Unified School District reports 20% natural gas reductions and more than $800,000 in incentives from 150 upgrades, among 2,000+ measures across 845 projects this year, totaling 16.3 million net therms saved.

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SoCalGas Program Provides More Than $10 Million in Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Schools and Local Governments

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