Southern California Gas Company

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SoCalGas is the largest natural gas distribution utility in the United States, delivering energy to consumers across Central and Southern California.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is described on its official site as the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, delivering energy to 21.1 million consumers through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities. Its service territory encompasses approximately 24,000 square miles throughout Central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego, and its operations are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission and other state and federal agencies. The company states it has served Central and Southern California for more than 150 years.

History

SoCalGas states that for more than 150 years it has served Central and Southern California as a responsible and engaged environmental leader, employer and neighbor. It is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego, and its operations are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission and other state and federal agencies.

Products and positioning

The nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, delivering increasingly sustainable, safe and reliable energy.

Natural gas distribution
Delivers natural gas to 21.1 million consumers through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities.
Backbone Transportation Service (BTS)
A business energy market service offered by SoCalGas.
Builder Services
Application for new construction projects to install a natural gas pipeline and/or meter, request modification of an existing one, or pay a construction project invoice.

Controversies

2022
California commission fines SoCalGas nearly $10 million
The California Public Utilities Commission fined SoCalGas close to $10 million for repeated violations of an order prohibiting it from using customer money to engage in building and appliance efficiency standards. The article says the commission found that SoCalGas continued efforts to weaken efficiency standards after being ordered to stop.
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2022
SoCalGas settles Prop. 65 lawsuit
Southern California Gas Co. settled a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environmental Health alleging violations of California's Proposition 65. Under the settlement, the utility must monitor for benzene at its Aliso Canyon facility, provide alerts to nearby residents in the event of another leak, and make a $1.55 million payment.
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2022-02-03
SoCalGas fined over ratepayer spending[6]California commission fines SoCalGas nearly $10 millionturnto23.com
Reported: 2022-02-04
The California Public Utilities Commission issued Southern California Gas Company nearly $10 million in penalties and ordered it to reimburse customers for money it improperly spent on activities related to more energy-efficient building codes.
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SoCalGas settles Prop. 65 lawsuit[7]SoCalGas settles Prop. 65 lawsuityahoo.com
Reported: 2022-02-03
Southern California Gas Co. settled a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environmental Health alleging violations of California's Proposition 65. Under the settlement, the utility must monitor for benzene at its Aliso Canyon facility, provide alerts to nearby residents in the event of another leak, and make a $1.55 million payment.
2022-02-03
California commission fines SoCalGas nearly $10 million[5]California commission fines SoCalGas nearly $10 millionearthjustice.org
Reported: 2022-02-04
The California Public Utilities Commission fined SoCalGas close to $10 million for repeated violations of an order prohibiting it from using customer money to engage in building and appliance efficiency standards. The article says the commission found that SoCalGas continued efforts to weaken efficiency standards after being ordered to stop.
2022-01-07
SoCalGas, DMI and GTI announce hydrogen-drone demonstration partnership[8]SoCalGas、DMI与GTI宣布氢能无人机演示合作prnewswire.com
Reported: 2022-01-07
SoCalGas, Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) and GTI announced a partnership to launch a demonstration of DMI’s hydrogen drone technology. SoCalGas plans to use the DS30 drone to assist with natural gas pipeline inspections.
2021-11-10
SoCalGas partners with PATH and LA Family Housing on Project Homekey[9]SoCalGas 与 PATH 和 LA Family Housing 合作支持 Project Homekeyprnewswire.com
Reported: 2021-11-10
SoCalGas partnered with PATH and LA Family Housing in support of Project Homekey and reported providing over $300,000 toward energy-efficiency programs and equipment installation in more than 650 units.
2021-07-28
SoCalGas and Sierra Northern Railway partner on hydrogen locomotive development[10]SoCalGas与Sierra Northern Railway合作开发氢燃料机车prnewswire.com
Reported: 2021-07-28
SoCalGas announced that it would work with Sierra Northern Railway, Gas Technology Institute and technical experts to develop and test a hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive, committing $500,000 to the research.
2021-03-11
SoCalGas funds Latino Restaurant Association initiatives[11]SoCalGas资助Latino Restaurant Association项目prnewswire.com
Reported: 2021-03-11
SoCalGas announced a $50,000 donation to the Latino Restaurant Association to support two Feeding Frontliners campaign events and its Restaurant Recovery Educational Boot Camp.
2021-03-11
SoCal Gas donates $50,000 to support Latino Restaurant Association programs[12]SoCal Gas捐赠5万美元支持拉丁裔餐饮协会项目nbclosangeles.com
Reported: 2021-03-12
Southern California Gas Co. announced a $50,000 donation to the Latino Restaurant Association to support two Feeding Frontliners campaign events and its Restaurant Recovery Educational Boot Camp.
2020-11-30
SoCalGas partners with SCDC on student digital access[13]SoCalGas与SCDC合作支持学生获取数字学习资源prnewswire.com
Reported: 2020-11-30
SoCalGas announced a partnership with the Southeast Community Development Corporation to provide Chromebooks, headphones, internet hotspots, and tutoring to 100 students from low-income families in South Los Angeles.
2020-08-12
SoCalGas launches Restaurant Recovery Program[14]SoCalGas推出餐饮业复苏计划prnewswire.com
Reported: 2020-08-12
SoCalGas announced the launch of its Restaurant Recovery Program to assist Black-owned restaurants in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was to be administered by VSEDC and included grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

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