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SoCalGas Helps Customers Save More Than $106 Million Through Energy Efficiency Programs

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LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), announced today that its energy efficiency programs helped customers save more than $106 million on their utility bills in 2025—reducing energy use by approximately 54 million net therms, enough to serve about 38,000 homes annually1.

“These programs are giving customers more control of their energy use and helping lower their bills,” Andy Carrasco, vice president, communications and regional stakeholder engagement at SoCalGas. “We’re providing simple, practical tools, rebates, and services so families and small businesses across Southern California can save energy and better manage what they spend each month.”

SoCalGas operates more than 70 customer-facing energy efficiency programs that help households and businesses better manage energy use and costs through rebates, direct installation services, property assessments, and financial options. Under the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) cost-effectiveness standard, these programs collectively delivered $1.41 in total customer value for every $1 invested in 2025.

These efforts also helped avoid approximately 286,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions in 2025, or the equivalent of removing more than 66,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road for a year1.

Energy efficiency programs are one important way SoCalGas helps customers manage their energy costs today. They also support long-term affordability by reducing overall energy demand and helping limit price volatility during extreme conditions.

As highlighted in The Affordable Way for California, this approach—combining energy efficiency with investments in system reliability and underground storage—helps support customer energy needs and underscores the value of a flexible, resilient energy system.

Between 2021 and 2025, SoCalGas’ energy efficiency programs have helped customers save more than $475 million on their utility bills and reduce energy use by more than 242 million net therms—enough to serve about 172,000 homes annually. These efforts have also helped avoid approximately 1.28 million metric tons of CO2e emissions1.

Learn more about SoCalGas’ energy efficiency programs and ways to save at https://www.socalgas.com/savings. Click to read the full Energy Efficiency Programs 2025 Annual Report.

About SoCalGas

SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Our mission is: Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading U.S. utility growth business. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In this press release, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “envision,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “confident,” “may,” “can,” “potential,” “possible,” “proposed,” “in process,” “construct,” “develop,” “opportunity,” “preliminary,” “pro forma,” “strategic,” “initiative,” “target,” “outlook,” “optimistic,” “poised,” “positioned,” “maintain,” “continue,” “progress,” “advance,” “goal,” “aim,” “commit,” or similar expressions, or when we discuss our guidance, priorities, strategies, goals, vision, mission, projections, intentions or expectations.

Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include: decisions, disallowances or denials of cost recovery, audits, investigations, inquiries, ordered studies, regulations, legislative actions, denials or revocations of permits, consents, approvals or other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions, including the failure to honor contracts and commitments, by the (i) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Internal Revenue Service and other regulatory bodies and (ii) U.S. and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein where we do business; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks related to, as applicable, (i) negotiating pricing and other terms in definitive contracts, (ii) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (iii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, (iv) obtaining regulatory and other approvals and (v) third parties honoring their contracts and commitments; changes to our capital expenditure plans and their potential impact on rate base or other growth; changes, due to evolving economic, political and other factors and increasing geopolitical instability as a result of wars or other conflicts in various parts of the world, to (i) trade and other foreign policy, including the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. and foreign countries (and uncertainty related to the implementation and enforceability thereof), and (ii) laws and regulations, including those related to tax; litigation, arbitration, property disputes and other proceedings; cybersecurity threats, including by nation-state actors, of ransomware or other attacks on our systems, the energy grid or our other infrastructure, or the systems of third parties with which we conduct business; the availability, uses, sufficiency, and cost of capital resources and our ability to borrow money or otherwise raise capital on favorable terms and meet our obligations, which can be affected by, among other things, (i) actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or place those ratings on negative outlook, (ii) instability in the capital markets, and (iii) fluctuating interest rates and inflation; the impact of efforts to increase affordability of U.S. utility customer rates on our ability to obtain cost recovery from applicable regulators, our capital expenditure and other growth plans and our ability to advance statewide policies; the impact on affordability of customer rates, cost of capital and operating margin due to (i) volatility in inflation, interest rates, commodity prices, and tariff rates and (ii) the cost of meeting the demand for lower carbon and reliable energy in California; the impact of climate policies, laws, rules, regulations, trends and required disclosures, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas, increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies, the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets, and uncertainty related to emerging technologies; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, terrorism, information system outages or other events, such as work stoppages, that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities or systems, cause the release of harmful materials or fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or insurance or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of natural gas and natural gas storage and transportation capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the pipeline and storage systems or limitations on the injection and withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.

These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra’s website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.

Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, Sempra Texas, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, nor are they regulated by the CPUC.

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1 Estimates of avoided CO2e emissions from reduced natural gas consumption associated with program participation are calculated in accordance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) methodologies, and estimates of equivalent avoided greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year and equivalent avoided carbon dioxide emissions from homes’ energy use for one year are converted from [net] therms or CO2e, as applicable, using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies calculator. These figures represent estimates as of a point in time and future changes or updates to the EPA calculator may impact the results.

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As Thousands of New Therapists Enter Practice, INsightium Launches Platform to Strengthen Clinician Growth, Supervision, and Retention

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NEWARK, N.J., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Built by experienced behavioral health clinicians, agency leaders, and healthcare innovators, INsightium transforms everyday clinical work into continuous professional growth. The digital platform combines intelligent documentation, session-based clinical insights, supervision support, continuing education, and workforce analytics into a single system, designed to help organizations develop, support, and retain clinicians at scale.

The launch comes as behavioral health organizations face mounting workforce pressures, including turnover, burnout, and supervision constraints, as thousands of newly licensed therapists enter practice requiring additional support and development. For many organizations, the challenge is no longer hiring clinicians. It is developing them into confident practitioners and retaining them long enough to make an impact and stay within agencies.

“Behavioral health agencies are losing talented clinicians faster than they can replace them,” said Dr. Marlon Gray, Co-Founder of INsightium and founder of an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing behavioral health organization. “Most technology solutions focus on operational efficiency. We built INsightium to address the workforce challenge itself by reducing administrative burden, strengthening clinical development, and helping clinicians feel more supported in their work.”

Unlike traditional professional development programs that occur outside of practice, INsightium integrates directly into the clinical workflow. By connecting professional development to actual client work, INsightium creates a continuous learning environment where clinicians receive meaningful support between supervision sessions, while organizations gain visibility into workforce engagement, development, and retention risk.

The result is a scalable approach to clinician growth that helps organizations strengthen supervision, improve workforce engagement, and reduce costly turnover without adding additional administrative demands on clinicians or leadership teams.

“We cannot solve a mental health crisis with a burned-out and unsupported workforce,” said Dr. Juan Rios, LCSW, Co-Founder of INsightium and Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellow at the National Academy of Medicine “INsightium helps clinicians continue to grow, feel supported, and stay in the profession longer.”

As behavioral health organizations seek sustainable solutions to workforce instability, INsightium offers a new model: transforming every clinical interaction into an opportunity for learning, growth, and professional support.

To learn more about INsightium, visit insightium.app.

About INsightium

INsightium Inc. is a behavioral health technology company founded by clinicians, agency operators, and healthcare innovators. Headquartered in New Jersey, the company provides behavioral health organizations with an integrated platform for intelligent documentation, clinical development, supervision support, and workforce engagement. By turning everyday clinical work into continuous professional growth, INsightium helps organizations build stronger clinicians, improve retention, and deliver better care.

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Lingokids Serves Up a Summer of Interactive Inspiration for Kids — Starting with Soccer

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LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Schools across the U.S. are letting out for the summer as weather warms up and players and fans from throughout the world come together for the greatest soccer competition on the planet. Lingokids, the No. 1 online entertainment platform for young children, has created two sets of interactive content to help kids 8 and under learn more about soccer and engage in safe summer fun.

Kids ready to discover what exceptional soccer players do to build teamwork and maintain healthy habits can explore and play the collection of lessons and games Lingokids created to coincide with the celebration of global soccer. In all, Lingokids has assembled a dozen soccer-themed puzzles, problem-solving games and skill-building activities for kids to enjoy during their online playtime.

Lingokids’ wide range of soccer-focused activities includes games that encourage kids to solve puzzles and gain spatial awareness, as well as help improve speaking and collaboration skills. The platform has also added “I Can Be a Soccer Player” to its Career Lesson series, which kicked off with a collaboration with NASA earlier this year and helps kids learn more about popular career paths.

“When children engage with a topic across multiple settings, it can spark a lasting passion,” says child psychologist Dr. Diana Barrett. “With soccer taking center stage this summer, screen time can become an opportunity to deepen kids’ connection to the game.

“Soccer themed puzzles, problem-solving challenges, and interactive activities not only build knowledge and enthusiasm for soccer culture, but also strengthen important skills that support performance on the field in-including visual attention, processing speed, spatial awareness, following directions, divided attention, communication, and collaboration,” Barrett continues. “By connecting learning and play, children can develop both a love of the game and the foundational skills that help them succeed as players.”

In July, Lingokids is also launching a collection of dozens of seasonal games and activities that help bring summertime fun to life and inspire kids to get outside and explore, create and try new things. Kids will find fun ways to try new foods, stay hydrated, learn what to do on a picnic, discover inspiration for building sandcastles and ways to enjoy long trips in cars or planes.

According to Lingokids’ recently released Kids Interactive Entertainment Report, 71 percent of parents say screentime can be enriching, and 82 percent say their child has learned from time using screens. And, approximately one-third of parents rely on screentime for ease of summer travel.

“We are all about quality screentime that kids enjoy and adults feel good about,” says Lingokids Global VP of Brand Maud Cariddi. “A key part of that is inspiring kids to explore the world around them after learning something new on our platform. Our goal is to entertain kids this summer, while kicking some personal development into the net as well.”

Find the Lingokids “Soccer Cup” in the “Worlds to Explore” section of the app, and watch for “Camp Lingokids” in July.

About LingoKids

Lingokids is the No. 1 kids’ interactive entertainment platform, loved by kids, designed by educators, and trusted by parents worldwide. Used by over 20 million kids each month, Lingokids turns fun screen time into safe, high-quality play that sneaks in learning.

Lingokids sparks curiosity and creativity, helping kids explore who they are and who they can become. With over 4,000 activities, shows, and songs, more than 30 awards, and nearly 200 million downloads worldwide, we partner with the biggest names including Blippi, NASA, BBC Earth, and Oxford University Press.

To learn more, visit lingokids.com. Everything kids love.

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E Fund HK’s Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity – Jeff Li Highlights “Three Foundational Shifts” at Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026

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HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following yesterday’s Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026 conference, Mr. Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer (Global Equity) of E Fund (Hong Kong) delivered a keynote speech on the new era of China’s capital markets.

Jeff Li: China Has Entered a New Era

In his address to global investors on June 10, Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity at E Fund (Hong Kong), outlined three foundational shifts reshaping the investment landscape:

From consumer leadership to technology leadership – Chinese firms are now global frontier-setters in EV batteries, biotech, robotics, and AI.From localization to true globalization – Today’s leading Chinese enterprises are born global, with deeply integrated multinational operations spanning Europe to Southeast Asia.From “growth first” to sustainable, high-quality growth – A paradigm shift toward disciplined capital allocation, profitability, and structural ROE improvements.

“These shifts are not predictions—they are already underway,” Li told the Bloomberg Invest audience. “At E Fund, we are positioning our global equity strategies to capture this transformation.”

Cross-Market Collaboration with HKEX

In a powerful demonstration of cross-market collaboration championed by E Fund’s investment leadership, the firm has entered into a licensing agreement with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to launch the first ETF tracking the HKEX Tech 100 Index – HKEX’s first self-developed Hong Kong equity index.

The index spans 100 of Hong Kong’s largest technology companies across six innovation themes:

AIBiotech & PharmaceuticalEV & Smart DrivingITInternetRobotics

Notably, all constituents are 100% Stock Connect eligible, empowering mainland investors to capture Hong Kong’s vibrant tech opportunities at scale.

Bridging Markets, Unlocking Long-Term Value

“E Fund combines global perspectives with deep local expertise—bridging markets to unlock long-term value,” Jeff Li reiterated. As Presenting Sponsor of Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong 2026, E Fund engaged directly with global investors to navigate this transformative era.

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