LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- As the summer swim season kicks off, Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) offers its customers who own pools and spas the following energy-saving tips:
-- Lower the pool and spa heater's temperature setting and install
a time clock to pre-set and minimize heating hours.
-- Keep the pool or spa covered when not in use to help reduce heat
loss, chemical loss and water evaporation.
-- Consider purchasing a solar pool cover.
-- Reduce filtering time to the minimum and schedule it for
"off peak" hours (before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m.).
Using natural gas efficiently and conserving whenever possible helps protect natural resources for future generations, and can help keep energy bills lower, according to The Gas Company.
The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 19.5 million consumers through 5.5 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.