LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. has recognized El Pollo Loco for its energy-efficient equipment upgrades designed to reduce the restaurant chain's annual natural gas consumption by 9,700 therms.
The award was presented April 29 at the gas company's third-annual Energy Efficiency Expo.
El Pollo Loco was among a handful of companies recognized for their commitment to energy efficiency. The company received more than $13,000 in financial incentives from Southern California Gas to offset the cost of upgrading fryers and ovens in 11 of the company's restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire. The upgrades will save El Pollo Loco an estaimated $5,000 per year in energy costs.
Southern California Gas Co. has $18 million in incentives available this year to commercial and industrial natural gas customers for investing in energy efficiency.
