SDG&E to Announce Plans to Improve Regional Electric Reliability With New Power Line


MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 30, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --



 WHAT:    SDG&E will announce plans for a major new electric power
          line to improve regional electric reliability and help bring
          environmentally friendly electric sources like solar and
          wind power to the region. SDG&E also will launch an
          unprecedented public process to help identify a route for
          the line through a series of collaborative working group
          sessions held at multiple locations around the county to
          gather community feedback.

 WHEN:    Wednesday, August 31, 2005
          11 a.m.

 WHERE:   Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
          (Outside in front of entrance fountain)
          9888 Genesee Ave.
          La Jolla, CA 92037
          Media use valet parking

 WHO:     Edwin A. Guiles, Chairman & CEO, SDG&E
          Chris D. Van Gorder, President & CEO, Scripps Health

 CONTACT: Stephanie Donovan or Peter Hidalgo, SDG&E
          (877) 866-2066