SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- As the summer swim season kicks off, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers its customers who own pools and spas the following energy-saving tips:
-- Lower the pool and spa heater's temperature setting, and install
a time clock to pre-set and minimize heating hours.
-- Keep the pool or spa covered when not in use to help reduce heat
loss, chemical loss and water evaporation.
-- Consider purchasing a solar pool cover.
-- Reduce filtering time to the minimum and schedule it for "off
peak" hours (before 11 a.m. and after 6 p.m.).
Using gas efficiently and conserving whenever possible helps protect natural resources for future generations, and can help keep energy bills lower, according to SDG&E.
SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.3 million consumers through 1.3 million electric meters and more than 800,000 natural gas meters. The company's service territory encompasses 4,100 square miles in San Diego and southern Orange counties. Exceptional customer service is a priority of SDG&E as it seeks to enhance the region's quality of life. SDG&E is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE). Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company. To learn more, go to www.sdge.com.