ADVISORY, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: As California takes aggressive steps to lead the nation in
reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, The Gas Company will host
Sweden's Minister for the Environment and other ministry
officials at a daylong seminar, "Renewable Energy
Technologies -- Biogas has Arrived."
Sweden has decreased greenhouse-gas emissions by 7 percent
within 15 years, while growing its economy by nearly 40
percent during the same period. Minister Andreas Carlgren
will share his country's policies and best practices that
can provide a blueprint for California.
Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) is the
sponsor of the Swedish delegation to California. The Gas
Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution
utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 19.8 million
consumers through 5.6 million meters. The Gas Company,
www.socalgas.com, is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy
(NYSE:SRE). Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune
500 energy services holding company.
WHEN: Jan. 11, 2007
TIME: Media Availability: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Seminar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
300 J. Street
Sacramento
WHO: Mr. Andreas Carlgren, Minister for the Environment, Sweden