Investigación, Desarrollo y Demostración (RD&D)
Our Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Program is working to reduce the environmental impact for all of us.
Innovation and the rapid development of new technologies are vital to our success. Our Research, Development, & Demonstration (RD&D) Program plays a key role in this effort by developing and demonstrating transformational products and technologies that promote decarbonization across the natural gas value chain and a diversified portfolio of clean energy sources, distributed networks, tools, and applications.
Public Workshop Notice
SoCalGas is hosted a public workshop to present the 2024 Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) program results and reviewed the 2025 RD&D proposed activities. It is also an opportunity to obtain input from stakeholders, including:
• The California Energy Commission
• GTI Energy
• U.S. Department of Energy
• Other organizations engaged in gas research and development regarding planned RD&D spending for the 2025 calendar year.
Our Current Webinar
Get to Know California's Gas R&D Programs
Watch our recent webinar featuring California’s four leading gas Research and Development programs: SoCalGas, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southwest Gas, and the California Energy Commission (CEC). Each program representative shared an overview of various components of their R&D program, such as annual budget, research areas, community engagement, project selection process, and ratepayer benefits.
Speakers
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Aryana Sherzai
Energy Transition System Specialist/R&D Division
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Jeannette Lindemann
Senior Manager/Gas RD&D
SoCalGas (SCG)
Jeff Chase
Technology Development Project Manager/RD&D
Southwest Gas (SWGas)
Ariana Frame
Program Manager/RD&D
Annual Reports
Key Takeaways
YMCA and SoCalGas Unite Expand Recovery Support of Eaton Fire-Affected Communities
Jan 23, 2025