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Southern California Gas Company: Energy Efficiency Expo Shows Businesses How to Save Money, Energy During Recession

^{Published on 2009-05-18 09:34:38, Last Modified on 2009-05-18 09:35:07 - Market Wire}
 

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 18, 2009) -

 WHAT: More than 300 businesses are expected to attend The Gas Company's 4th Annual Energy Efficiency Expo. This year's theme is "Energy Efficiency: An Answer to a Weak Economy," demonstrating how energy efficiency can help businesses survive tough economic times. The Expo will feature case studies and live customer testimonials on energy rebates, incentives, zero-interest financing options and other services. The Energy Resource Center is a 45,000-square-feet facility offering a one-stop "idea shop" for customers to learn about the most energy-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive solutions to their energy needs. WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - Media tour of the Energy Resource Center 9:30 a.m. - Interview opportunity with energy-efficient businesses WHERE: SoCalGas Energy Resource Center 9240 E. Firestone Blvd. Downey, Calif. WHO: Jack Kyser, founding economist, Kyser Center for Economic Research of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation John Bohn, commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission Lee Schavrien, senior vice president of regulatory and finance, SoCalGas Mark Gaines, director of customer programs, SoCalGas DIRECTIONS: Take the 5 Fwy. South to Rosemead Blvd./Lakewood Blvd. exit, go south to Firestone Blvd, turn left (east). Proceed to 9240 E. Firestone Blvd. The building is on the right (south side); pull into the driveway and park in the back parking lot.