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Lea Petersen (left), The Gas Company’s public affairs manager and host of the tour of the Energy Resource Center, discusses an energy efficiency display with Lois Carson, executive director of Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside).

"We've reserved $10 million this year alone in rebates and incentives for businesses that install qualifying energy-efficient equipment or improve their business processes," said Mark Gaines, The Gas Company's director of customer programs.  "Businesses can save even more through other conservation programs."

"As a business owner, I welcome The Gas Company's efforts to reach out to businesses and help them save money," said Camille Meldrum, owner of PIP Printing of Moreno Valley.  "I also think businesses have a responsibility to make good use of finite resources like natural gas."

"Businesses have to watch every dime they spend, and energy costs can really add up," said Linda D. Wright, president and chief executive officer of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Moreno Valley.  "If The Gas Company's offering $10 million to help businesses save energy, I think there are opportunities to spend less on running the business and more on growing the business."

The three-hour visit consisted of presentations on energy-efficiency programs for businesses, including new construction and food-service operations.  The event took place at The Gas Company's Energy Resource Center, which regularly holds free energy-efficiency seminars and demonstrations of commercial food-service equipment.

Qualifying business customers can take advantage of The Gas Company's energy- efficiency programs by visiting www.socalgas.com/energyefficiency, calling (800) GAS-2000 or contacting their account representatives. 

"Beyond its obvious cost advantages, energy efficiency offers a variety of benefits for everyone," Gaines said.  "It stretches our region's energy supplies, supports our economy and also helps reduces greenhouse gases."

All rebates and incentives are subject to change without notice and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available.  These programs are funded by California utility customers and administered by The Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 20.1 million consumers through 5.6 million meters.  The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles in most of central and Southern California.  The Gas Company strives to provide exceptional customer service to enhance the quality of life in the community.  The Gas Company is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE).  Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company.  To learn more, go to www.socalgas.com.