

SoCalGas Receives California Water Efficiency Partnership’s Inaugural Partner of the Year Award
May 29, 2025
LOS ANGELES – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced today that it has received the California Water Efficiency Partnership’s (CalWEP) Partner of the Year Award at its Peer to Peer 2025 event in Buena Park, California. CalWEP is the California chapter of the Alliance for Water Efficiency with over 220 member agencies, including urban water utilities, businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits. SoCalGas was selected because of its ongoing dedication to advancing awareness of water and energy efficiency programs that both complement and enhance the effectiveness of water agencies throughout Central and Southern California. According to CalWEP, the amount of water consumed daily in California is 47 gallons per person per day. Over the past five years, customers have saved approximately 5 billion gallons of water through our energy efficiency programs and incentives, the amount of water consumed annually by approximately 291,000 people.

“This year, SoCalGas had collaborative programs with 14 public and private water agencies which allowed us to combine our resources to help customers lower their energy bill by conserving water while enhancing energy efficiency,” said Don Widjaja, vice president of customer service field and solutions at SoCalGas. “In 2024 alone, our energy efficiency programs saved 1.1 billion gallons of water, and we anticipate a total savings of 11 billion gallons of water over the lifespan of the high-efficiency water devices.”
By working together, SoCalGas and its partners avoid duplicating efforts, directly install high-efficiency water devices like showerheads and faucet aerators, and help provide tailored efficiency programs for residential, commercial, and industrial customers who benefit from both gas and water conservation.
In alignment with SoCalGas’ broader energy efficiency initiatives that include the installation of energy saving devices, the utility’s Community Language Efficiency Outreach (CLEO) program also delivers education and training tailored to customers whose primary languages include Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Spanish. The program further prioritizes outreach to underserved communities, helping increase awareness and access to energy-saving solutions.
“Water and energy are deeply interconnected—saving water often means saving energy. By bringing both water and energy expertise to the table, SoCalGas helps drive the adoption of efficient technologies that lower operating costs and stretch limited resources further,” said Tia Fleming, executive director at CalWEP. “Their support expands access to conservation programs, particularly in communities that may not be aware of the opportunities available to reduce both water and energy use. Whether it’s helping a local family upgrade to high-efficiency appliances or supporting workshops that educate people on how to save, their collaborative efforts deliver real impact where it matters most.”
SoCalGas has been a member of CalWEP since 2019 and currently serves on the organization’s Board. To learn more on how to conserve water and energy, visit socalgas.com/savings/energy-savings-tips-and-tools.
About SoCalGas
SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Our mission is: Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas.
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