Sempra Energy And Sempra Energy Foundation To Support Winter Storm Relief In Texas
Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) announced a $1 million pledge through its foundation to aid Texas communities impacted by a severe winter storm. This follows a $250,000 donation for food relief in Houston and Southeast Texas and complements a $1 million contribution by Oncor Electric Delivery Company. These funds will provide essential resources such as food and water to affected residents. Since 2018, Sempra and its foundation have donated nearly $4 million to Texas nonprofits.
- Pledging an additional $1 million for Texas storm recovery increases community support.
- Total contributions to Texas since 2018 reach nearly $4 million, showcasing commitment to community aid.
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) today announced that the Sempra Energy Foundation is pledging
"As Texans across the state continue to navigate the effects of the recent winter storm, we are in close contact with community leaders to address some of their most immediate and critical needs," said Lisa Alexander, senior vice president of corporate affairs for Sempra Energy and board chair of the Sempra Energy Foundation. "At Sempra Energy and the Sempra Energy Foundation, we are committed to the communities where we operate and are proud to support organizations that are working diligently to provide relief to our community members."
Together, the funds will help speed the distribution of much-needed resources, such as food, water and repairs for those who have been greatly affected by the severe weather and its ensuing impacts. Sempra Energy has already funded a combined
"Beyond Oncor's previously announced commitment of
Since 2018, Sempra Energy and the Sempra Energy Foundation have committed nearly
About Sempra Energy
Sempra Energy's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra Energy family of companies have more than 19,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to over 36 million consumers. With more than
About the Sempra Energy Foundation
The Sempra Energy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in San Diego. The foundation was founded by Sempra Energy. The Sempra Energy Foundation is committed to making a difference through partnerships that produce sustainable and responsible change. Over time, the foundation has invested in communities where Sempra Energy employees live and work, responded to a wide range of natural disasters, and encouraged community collaboration.
About Oncor Electric Delivery Company
Headquartered in Dallas, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is a regulated electricity distribution and transmission business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest distribution and transmission system in Texas, delivering power to more than 3.7 million homes and businesses and operating more than 139,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas. While Oncor is owned by two investors (indirect majority owner, Sempra Energy, and minority owner, Texas Transmission Investment LLC), Oncor is managed by its Board of Directors, which is comprised of a majority of disinterested directors.
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