LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) customers may be entitled to extra natural gas at the lowest residential rate if they or a full-time resident of the home has certain major medical conditions.
The medical baseline allowance is available for those who have paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, a compromised immune system, a life-threatening illness, or any other condition for which additional heating is medically necessary to sustain life or prevent deterioration of health. A physician must certify the medical condition.
To receive an application for the medical baseline allowance, call The Gas Company at (800) 427-2200 or get one online at www.socalgas.com/medical.
The Gas Company is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 19.2 million consumers through 5.5 million meters. The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles in most of central and Southern California. The Gas Company strives to provide exceptional customer service to enhance the quality of life in the community. The Gas Company is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE). Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company.
(Note to Editors: Beginning this month, The Gas Company will be providing "Did You Know" consumer tips aimed at helping your readers -- and our customers -- save energy and money through efficient use of energy.)