LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern
California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will unveil its mobile, solar-powered
"Solarista Cafe" to promote the benefits of solar water heating at
the annual Dwell on Design event at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 24-26. Attendees at the annual design event
will learn about solar water heating and recently expanded rebate
incentives while drinking tea, coffee and espresso brewed in the
cafe.
Solar water heating systems capture the sun's heat and work with
conventional or tankless natural gas water heaters to improve
efficiency and reduce energy costs. The roving cafe will have
information on expanded rebates for residential, commercial and
multi-family units that install solar water heating systems.
"SoCalGas is a proud sponsor of Dwell on Design because of its
commitment to promote solar thermal technologies," said
Ann Ayres, SoCalGas' director of
customer engagement and insights. "Solar thermal systems offer our
customers potential savings on their energy bills. By using solar
thermal water heating systems, consumers contribute to a cleaner,
healthier future that will reduce their carbon footprint in the
long run. We look forward to showcasing our Solarista Cafe at Dwell
on Design."
From April 15, 2016 to
Dec. 15, 2016, SoCalGas customers who
install solar water heating systems in single-family homes can
receive a rebate of up to $10,000.
Rebates of up to $800,000 at a rate
of $25 per-therm are also available
for multi-family and commercial system installations. For more
details, visit socalgas.com/solar.
For the last 10 years, SoCalGas energy-efficiency programs have
ranked #1 in California for
natural gas savings. In addition:
- SoCalGas has provided some of the most cost-effective
energy-efficiency programs in the nation. For instance, from 2004
to 2013, SoCalGas residential customers' natural gas consumption
decreased 14 percent more than the U.S. average;
- Over the past five years, SoCalGas energy-efficiency programs
have delivered more than 152 million therms in savings, enough to
power 338,000 households a year and have reduced greenhouse gas
emissions by 800,000 metric tons, the equivalent of removing more
than 170,000 cars from the road;
- Over the same period, SoCalGas' energy-efficiency programs have
generated nearly $668 million of
avoided energy costs, including $184
million in annual bill savings for customers.
Natural gas will continue to play an important role in expanding
California's use of solar energy
and other renewables. Natural gas supports renewables by fueling
power plants that maintain grid flexibility and reliability when
the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing. Natural gas will
only become more important as the state moves toward its goal of
generating 50 percent of its energy from renewables.
Dwell on Design is the first Southern
California tour stop for Solarista Cafe that will continue
through October 2016. Other stops
include:
- July 8-10: The Ontario Home &
Backyard Show
- July 23-24: Mid-State Fair,
Paso Robles
- Aug. 20-21: Wings Over
Camarillo
- Sep. 9-11: Ventura Home & Garden Show
- Oct. 1-2: Costa Mesa Annual Home
Remodeling & Decorating Show
About Dwell on Design
Curated by the editors of
Dwell magazine, Dwell on Design Los Angeles is America's
largest design event offering three full days of exhibitions that
highlight cutting-edge technologies. More than 100 speakers will
give presentations and more than 2,000 innovative modern
furnishings and products will be on display. SoCalGas is a sponsor
of this year's Dwell on Design Los Angeles.
About Southern California Gas Co.
Southern California
Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable
natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. It is the
nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing
service to 21.6 million consumers connected through 5.9 million
meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service
territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout
central and Southern California,
from Visalia to the Mexican
border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:
SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in
San Diego.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150126/171209LOGO
To view the original version on PR Newswire,
visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/socalgas-solarista-cafe-to-promote-new-rebates-for-solar-water-heating-installations-at-annual-dwell-on-design-event-300289549.html
SOURCE Southern California Gas Co.