Assembly member has given back donations Assemblyman Joel Anderson has returned more than $100,000 in questionable campaign contributions that are the object of an investigation by the state's political watchdog ... Nov 13, 2009
Altogether, the Fresno County Republican Central Committee received $82,900 from Anderson's 2008 re-election campaign, members of the Hamann East County construction family, the Barona and Sycuan tribes and Sempra Energy. Within weeks, sometimes days, the Fresno party sent donations totaling $78,755 to Anderson's 2010 campaign fund. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Donations returned to Fresno Co. GOP Nov 12, 2009
The committee's donations to Anderson's 2010 Assembly campaign came a short time after receiving similar contributions from Anderson's 2008 Assembly campaign, as well as from a prominent San Diego County family, two Indian tribes based in the county, and San Diego-based Sempra Energy ... The following day, Sempra Energy donated $2,500. (Fresno Bee)
Sempra surprises with bump in profits Nov 10, 2009
San Diego-based Sempra Energy surprised Wall Street yesterday with a 2. 9 percent rise in third-quarter profits, based primarily on revenue from a commodities joint venture its partner is being forced to sell. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lobbyist Denies Affair With Former Lawmaker Nov 3, 2009
The FBI announced Monday that it was ending its investigation into an alleged relationship between the Sempra Energy lobbyist and Duvall, as well as another affair Duvall bragged about. The Republican from Yorba Linda resigned last month. (KSBW 8, CA)
Lobbyist calls Duvall's sex claims untrue Nov 3, 2009
The statement from Sempra Energy lobbyist Heidi Barsuglia came in response to an announcement that the Justice Department would not file any charges over the conduct described in a legislative committee tape in which Duvall can be heard detailing sexual encounters with two lobbyists. Sempra Energy also issued a statement saying its own investigation into the matter had concluded and that Barsuglia, who had denied any wrongdoing from the outset, would return to work. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sempra clears lobbyist linked to lawmaker's scandal Nov 3, 2009
Sempra Energy, parent company of San Diego Gas ric Co., has reinstated a Sacramento lobbyist who it says was wrongly reported to have had an extramarital affair with an assemblyman with power over utilities. Sempra said it cleared lobbyist Heidi Dejong Barsuglia of inappropriate conduct with former Orange County Assemblyman Michael Duvall. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Feds: No Charges Against Duvall Nov 3, 2009
Meanwhile, a Sempra Energy lobbyist with whom Duvall claimed a relationship has been reinstated to her job ... "Consistent with the outcome of the government investigations and Sempra Energy's own investigation, we have closed our review of this personnel matter and reinstated our employee to active status.". (KCRA 3, CA)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Matching Gift Companies - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Matching Gift Companies Thank you for making the extra effort - and for your doubled support. (Clemsontigers.com)
Drawing Blood Beats Shipping Fishhooks as Some Industries Defy Job Slump Oct 19, 2009
In , where the jobless rate tops 12 percent, , Edison International and utilities owned by Sempra Energy may create as many as 18,000 jobs after winning last month to spend $3. 1 billion on energy-conservation programs in the next three years, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. (Bloomberg -- US)
Maui wind-energy project changes hands Oct 17, 2009
Shell WindEnergy is a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, while Sempra Generation is a unit of Sempra Energy. Sempra said the proposed Auwahi Wind Energy project would begin construction in 2011 and start commercial operation in 2012 on Ulupalakua Ranch. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Calif. company buys Maui wind energy project Oct 16, 2009
San Diego-based Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, said it has bought Auwahi Wind Energy LLC from Shell WindEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell ... San Diego-based Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, said it has bought Auwahi Wind Energy LLC from Shell WindEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Dollar dilemma Oct 14, 2009
Junk issuers included Hovnanian $785 million, Sempra Energy $750 million, Wynn Las Vegas $500 million, Solutia $400 million, Hercules Offshore $300 million, Comstock Resources $300 million, and GEO Group $250 million. I saw no converts issued. (Asia Times Online)
Federal Judge Who Announced Intent to Resign Over Pay to Join Plaintiffs Firm Sep 30, 2009
Girardi & Keese, based in Los Angeles, has recovered billions of dollars in suits against major corporations, including more than $3 billion in settlements with Sempra Energy and El Paso Natural Gas Co., reached on behalf of California consumers over alleged fraud during the state's energy crisis in 2000 and 2001. The firm recently helped spearhead personal injury litigation in California involving the prescription pain medication Vioxx. (Law.com)
Sempra Energy, BP Partner in Wind Farm Project Sep 19, 2009
Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, said Friday it has become an equal partner with BP Wind Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of BP PLC, in developing a wind farm in Indiana. The venture will help develop a 200-megawatt Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm on a 17,000-acre site about 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis. (ABC News -- Wire)
RACE: Are We So Different? Will Help Visitors Explore the Reality - and Unreality - of Race Sep 19, 2009
The exhibit is presented with local support from the Sempra Energy Foundation. In addition to RACE, Science Center visitors are invited to view two IMAX films Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey, and Across the Sea of Time. (PR Newswire)
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's 38th Anniversary Gala: Escape Reality for Night of Outrageous Humor Sep 18, 2009
This year's generous anniversary gala sponsors include: Platinum Sponsors: EMD Serono and Wells Fargo; Gold Sponsors: American Airlines, Allstate, Anita May Rosenstein, Lab Corp, Nordstrom, Sempra Energy, Southern California Edison and Verizon; and Silver Sponsors: AT&T, Boeing, Disney ABC, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, Pinnacle Contracting, US Bank, Warner Bros. and Frontiers IN Los Angeles Magazine. (PR Newswire)
Duvall's Natomas Neighbor Saw 'Pretty' Blonde Sep 16, 2009
Sempra Energy launched an internal investigation after Duvall bragged about having sex with a female lobbyist who works for the San Diego-based energy services company. Duvall's Natomas neighbor said he remembers seeing the former lawmaker at the house, and that he also recalls seeing a younger, blond woman about six times who parked her BMW on the street. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sempra Investigates Lobbyist After Sex Scandal Sep 13, 2009
-- Sempra Energy has launched an internal investigation after a now former member of the California Assembly bragged about having sex with a female lobbyist who works for the San Diego-based energy services company. Assemblyman Mike Duvall. (KCRA 3, CA)
Sex scandal damages lawmakers' reputation Sep 12, 2009
The lobbyist Duvall refers to in his comments reportedly works for Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy services company. The allegation that Duvall slept with a lobbyist who does business before his chief committee prompted calls for an outside investigation and tougher rules of conduct for lobbyists. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
- Our Opinion: Open mouth, insert microphone 0 Sep 12, 2009
As for the lobbyist with whom his alleged tryst was being carried out, she has been identified as an employee of Sempra Energy, which issued its own announcement on her behalf Thursday denying any impropriety. Since Duvall was vice chair of the Assembly Utilities Committee, the scandal has as much to do with cozy relationships as it does with, well, cozy relations. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Calif. Pol Quits After "Spanking" Boasts Sep 11, 2009
The lobbyist in question is rumored to work for Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy company ... He doesn't represent his constituents, he represents Sempra energy, paid for by sexual favors - and blackmailed if he ever wanted to step out. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Recorded sex comments cost Calif. lawmaker his job Sep 11, 2009
Several media outlets reported the woman Duvall refers to in his comments works as a lobbyist for Sempra Energy, a San Diego-based energy services company that operates San Diego Gas ric Co. and Southern California Gas Co. Sempra issued an e-mail statement saying it was investigating the claims. "The employee has denied the speculative media reports. Our investigation will be conducted to ensure not only that our policies on employee conduct are strictly adhered to, but also that our employee is... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ca. lawmaker denies affair after sex talk caught on tape Sep 11, 2009
"Duvall joined other Republicans in voting several times this year against renewable energy measures opposed by Sempra Energy. The measures would require utilities to derive significantly more electricity from solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable energy sources by 2020.". It's a shame that our renewable energy future has to suffer in part to ideologues who are literally "in bed" with utility lobbyists. (FOX61, CT)
Assemblyman quits after scandal Sep 11, 2009
In the video, first broadcast by KCAL television in Los Angeles Tuesday night, Duvall talks with a Republican colleague about his sexual activity with two women, one of whom lobbies for Sempra Energy, a San Diego utility, according to other media reports ... Sempra Energy released a statement saying company officials were investigating the matter but said the lobbyist employed by the company has denied the "speculative media reports.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Reports Of Unusual Smell Prompts Investigation Sep 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Fire Department and Sempra Energy spent Thursday evening investigating reports of an unusual smell in Point Loma and Ocean Beach, 10News reported ... A Sempra Energy representative told 10News they have sent 25 gas technicians to homes in Ocean Beach where the majority of the calls originated. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Fortnightly 40 Survey: Utility Balance Sheets Strained by Growing Expenses, Declining Sales Sep 3, 2009
F40 Rank Company 1 DPL 2 Energen 3 PPL 4 National Fuel Gas 5 Exelon 6 FirstEnergy 7 Entergy 8 New Jersey Resources 9 Southern Company 10 Questar 11* CLECO 11* Equitable Resources 13 Edison International 14* MDU Resources 14* TECO Energy 16 Dominion Resources 17 Public Service Enterprise Group 18* Allegheny Energy 18* Sempra Energy 20 AGL Resources 21 Mirant 22 Nicor 23 OGE Energy 24 UGI 25 NStar 26 South Jersey Industries 27 Delta Natural Gas 28 Centerpoint Energy 29* DTE Energy 29* PG&E 31 El... (PR Newswire)
- IID joins other utilities asking for broader renewable energy market 0 Aug 11, 2009
A letter signed by the IID, along with representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Southern California Edison, Sempra Energy and others, was sent out Monday requesting that the legislation be rewritten to remove the ban on out-of-state renewables. But Kelley said this does not mean that the IID was uninterested in developing local resources. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
La Monica Ballroom Redux Event Commemorates Santa Monica Pier's Iconic Role in Ballroom Dancing Jul 24, 2009
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- Conflict arises over results 0 Jul 18, 2009
But Jennifer Ramp, a senior public relations manager with Sempra Energy, which owns SDGd the federal ruling did not affect the transmission line. We see this as a win for Sunrise, to clear more legal hurdles, Ramp said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
ENERGY: Sempra judged most diverse Jul 9, 2009
SAN DIEGO ---- Black Enterprise magazine named Sempra Energy to its annual listing of the 40 most racially diverse companies in the U.S.. The magazine scored companies based on the racial diversity of senior managers, board members, overall employment and suppliers. (North County Times)
More power for shareholders in N.D. pension funds? Jul 5, 2009
The remaining six are AIG Inc., the insurer (83,236 shares); Amgen Inc., a drug company (66,901); Sempra Energy, a California gas and electric utility (31,700); Lowe's Companies Inc., a building supply company (26,800); Pep Boys, an auto parts and repair chain (3,792); and Staples, an office supply business (1,400 shares). Dalrymple said North Dakota's stakes in the companies are not large enough to sway a shareholder vote. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Around North County Jun 16, 2009
Sempra Energy Foundation and Sempra Energy have launched a 1 ... As part of the initiative, the Sempra Energy Foundation presented a 20,000 grant to the Armed Services YMCA and a 50,000 grant to the San Diego Food Bank ... From June 15 through July 3, Sempra Energy employees can donate to a select list of nonprofits in Southern California. (North County Times)
Skyrocketing solar projects create demand for desert land Jun 4, 2009
Potential buyers include utilities such as Sempra Energy and PG investment banker Goldman Sachs; Spanish, Israeli and German solar firms; and speculators ... Then, San Diego's Sempra Energy approached him with an offer to buy 3,000 acres for a solar-power plant. (AZCentral -- Business)
FORUM: Elected reps, anti-tax zealots must rethink stances Jun 2, 2009
13, are large corporations ---- oil companies, Sempra energy, railroads. Once again, those who profit most, pay the least. (North County Times)
Just the facts May 19, 2009
0 billion, Becton Dickson $750 million, Occidental Petroleum $750 million, Sempra Energy $750 million, Simon Properties $600 million, Southern Co. $350 million, and San Diego G&E $300 million. Junk bond funds saw inflows of $885 million this past week (from AMG), the strongest 4-week flows in six years. (Asia Times Online)
ENERGY: Sempra's earnings rise 33 percent May 6, 2009
SAN DIEGO ---- Sempra Energy said plummeting natural gas prices left its top line leaner and its bottom line fatter in the first quarter, compared with the same period of 2008. Sempra's revenue fell 36 percent to 2. (North County Times)
First Solar plans to expand So. Nevada plant Apr 18, 2009
First Solar is building the plant for Sempra Energy in San Diego, but the power company still is negotiating and hasn't determined where it will sell the power, according to the announcement. The San Diego Union-Tribune quoted Sempra's CEO saying he believes the company could develop another 300 megawatts of solar energy from a plant west of Phoenix, but no formal announcement has been made. (AZCentral -- Business)
ENERGY: Sempra subsidiary orders nation's largest photovoltaic plant Apr 16, 2009
SAN DIEGO ---- The nation's largest photovoltaic power plant will be built in Nevada for Sempra Generation, said its parent company, Sempra Energy ... Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Sempra Energy, hasn't signed a power-purchase agreement yet, Carrington said ... Sempra Energy also owns two utilities: San Diego Gas ric Co. and Southern California Gas Co.. (North County Times)
Plug Power Customers Receive Awards to Purchase 304 GenDrive Units Under U.S. DOE Funding Apr 16, 2009
The DOE funded reliability fleet will be installed in highly visible locations in Southern California, working with Southern California Gas Company, a Sempra Energy utility, and the National Fuel Cell Research Center at the University of California, Irvine. We appreciate the DOE's investment and commitment to fuel cell technology,'' said Katrina Fritz Intwala, Vice President of Government and Public Relations. (Primezone Releases)
First Solar, Sempra in new solar plant deal Apr 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES First Solar Inc. said Wednesday (April 15) it would build a solar power plant for Sempra Energy in Nevada that, when completed, will be the largest photovoltaic power plant in North America. The 48-megawatt plant near Boulder City, Nevada, expands a 10 MW plant First Solar built for Sempra's generation unit last year. (EETimes)
- Our Opinion: Keep the fine money local 0 Apr 12, 2009
Sempra Energy, SDG7;s parent company, lauded the bill as addressing the concerns of the Imperial Valley ... But excuse us if we are a bit suspicious about the motives of Sempra Energy. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
District hires consultant to help find funds for new school Apr 10, 2009
FILE PHOTO A Mexican farmer works his crops in front of the Sempra Energy power plant and Mount Signal. Central Union High School utilizes portable classrooms to accommodate its student population and Southwest High School is at capacity with existing buildings, said Superintendent Thomas Budde. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
State bill would fine energy from Mexico Apr 9, 2009
PHOTO The Sempra Energy power plant looms just beyond the U.S.-Mexico border fence near Mount Signal on Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO The Sempra Energy power plant looms just beyond the U.S.-Mexico border fence near Mount Signal on Wednesday afternoon ... FILE PHOTO A Mexican farmer works his crops in front of the Sempra Energy power plant and Mount Signal. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Do Oregon or Washington need LNG? Mar 29, 2009
Is it possible for NorthernStar to look for green solutions, such as Sempra Energy s big solar projects in Nevada and Southern California. Gosh, we could even end up supporting them. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Royal Bank of Scotland braced for... Mar 26, 2009
RBS Sempra Commodities was formed in 2008 by the bank and Sempra Energy Trading, founded by Mr Messer ... The bank said yesterday that it had appointed Mark Snell, chief financial officer of Sempra Energy, and Jeremy Wright, chief administrative officer of RBS Markets, to replace the departing executives on an interim basis. (New York Post -- Business)
No Place for Better Place in Nissan’s Latest Electric Car Infrastructure Plan Mar 24, 2009
But if Nissan s latest play a partnership with Sempra Energy subsidiary San Diego Gas & Electric is a sign of deals to come between electricity companies and automakers, it leaves little room for go-between startups like Better Place, which aims to build out stations for charging and swapping car batteries, or Coulomb Technologies, which is focusing on charging stations ... Rather, it plans to work directly with the utility, which will develop, operate and maintain charging infrastructure, a... (Salon)
Newly cheap natural gas gains role as economic stimulant Mar 22, 2009
"We had many years of ever-increasing demand so the world geared up for that, but what the world did not prepare for was an economic recession that is global in scope and in impact," said Darcel L. Hulse, president and chief executive of Sempra LNG, a division of Sempra Energy, which operates an import terminal in Mexico and is completing construction on a facility in Louisiana. "That is what has exacerbated the imbalance of supply and demand to such an excess.". (International Herald Tribune)
As Weantinoge Successes Mount, New Things Sprout Mar 14, 2009
She said she continued to have interaction with Weantinoge through the years, including her work with Power Alert, a grassroots organization that fought the Sempra energy project in New Milford, and, in more recent years, her activities with the HVA. Mrs. Furhman said that a full-time executive director was required because of the "increase in the number of holdings and the administrative work that needs to be done." Paula Bush of Torrington assists her in the office. Mrs. Furhman said that she... (New Milford Times, CT)
PG&E gets California approval to fund smart meters Mar 13, 2009
The CPUC said the decision makes PG&E's system comparable to those being used by San Diego Gas & Electric Co, a unit of Sempra Energy and Southern California Edison Co, a unit of Edison International. PG&E is the largest electric utility in the United States by customer count. (Scientific American)
Business Briefs Mar 3, 2009
Sempra Energy, parent company of The Gas Company, is contributing 350,000 to expand the fund to more than 500,000. The program is open to income-qualified customers who are experiencing temporary financial hardship, a company spokesman said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Governor's aides gouge taxpayers on personal travel Mar 3, 2009
Lopez said those costs were for a "meeting" with Sempra Energy. It seems that was stretching the truth. (Fresno Bee)
Calif. electric co. denied on clean power study Feb 21, 2009
CPUC President Michael Peevey encouraged PG&E and Sempra Energy, owners of the state's other big investor-owned utilities, to participate in the project. "If California's utilities work together, the costs and risks of this and other carbon capture projects can be shared broadly so that the benefits can be realized by all Californians," Peevey said, including "commercializing carbon capture and storage technology.". (Scientific American)
Vectren Corporation Reports 2008 Results Feb 19, 2009
Liberty Gas Storage, LLC (Liberty) is a joint venture between a subsidiary of ProLiance and a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SE). ProLiance is the minority member with a 25 percent interest, which it accounts for using the equity method. (PR Newswire)
Universal Energy Group Releases First Quarter Financial Results and Operational Updates Feb 12, 2009
For a reconciliation of Operational Revenue to revenue and Operational Margin to gross margin, see "Reconciliation of Operational Revenue, Operational Margin and Operational Income" in this MD&A. For a discussion of GEM's revenue recognition policies see "Critical Accounting Estimates'' in this MD&A. UNIVERSAL ENERGY GROUP LTD. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS February 12, 2008 Selected Financial Highlights and Overall Performance of the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
