The Gas Company to Perform No-Cost Home Energy Makeover to Boyle Heights Homes


ADVISORY, Oct. 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 WHAT:      The Gas Company will perform free energy-efficient home
            improvements on five Boyle Heights homes that will help
            homeowners save energy and help reduce winter gas bills.

 WHY:       The Gas Company is alerting customers about a no-cost
            program available to eligible, income-qualified customers
            that provides energy-saving home improvements and repair
            or replacement of non-working or hazardous natural gas
            furnaces to help customers reduce energy consumption and
            save money.  These services are offered through The Gas
            Company's Direct Assistance Program.

 WHEN:      Friday, Oct. 19, 2007
            - Availability 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

 WHERE:     Customer home (other homes also open for tours)
            625 Orme Ave.
            Los Angeles

 VISUALS:   Crews will replace doors, add weatherstripping to doors
            and windows, and install low-flow showerheads and other
            energy-saving measures.

 CONTACT:   Denise King
            The Gas Company
            (877) 866-2066/(213)364-9566 (mobile)