OVERVIEW

Through the design and construction of this hallmark building of the Southern California Gas Company, a Sempra Energy Company, as well as the technologies, programs and services offered within the facility, the Energy Resource Center is committed to offering energy decision makers the most up to date economical, energy-saving and environmentally sound information.

Energy-efficiency, resource conservation and indoor air quality are key overall features of the project. The design, techniques and materials used in the building of the ERC showcase the latest strategies for energy-efficient lighting, cooling and architectural design, and highlight innovative resources for resource-efficient and energy conserving materials and equipment.

This venue for the twenty-first century provides technical assistance, energy and air quality computer tools and simulations, state-of-the-art multi-media facilities, and energy, air quality and environmental information, resources and guidance.

"...Cost effectively bringing our buildings into harmony with the environment."

DESCRIPTION OF ERC

This 44,572 square feet building was designed by recycling (demolishing only about one-third) of the existing 1957 building complex of the Southern California Gas Company.

The center section of the complex was replaced with a new two-story addition, adding 12,572 square feet.

The building consists of main office spaces, an exhibit hall, and a dozen meeting rooms which highlight different themes from the energy industry: Air Quality, Combustion, Climate Control, Large Equipment, Residential New Construction, FoodService Equipment, Natural Daylighting and Natural Gas Vehicles.