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Where Does Your City Rank in the
SCE Energy Leader Partnership Program
Platinum Tier
20% Energy Reduction Stay Tuned
Gold Tier
10% Energy Reduction
City of Hawthorne
City of Lomita
Silver Tier
5% Energy Reduction
City of El Segundo
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Inglewood
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Carson
Valued Level:
City of Gardena
City of Lawndale
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Redondo Beach
City of Rolling Hills Estates
City of Torrance
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Program Manager's Message
As spring approaches, the staff and volunteers have never been so busy at the South Bay Environmental Services Center. Why? We have moved! The SBESC and the SBCCOG are now conveniently located in an EnergyStar� building in Torrance. Our new address is 20285 S. Western Avenue, Suite 100, Torrance 90501 - near 190th Street and the 405 Freeway. Our phone number remains the same.
Registrations are being taken for the first workshop to be held at the new center on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The program is entitled "Greening Your Home with Energy Upgrade California and Water Reliability 2020." Click here to register for the March 14 workshop.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers look forward to serving the South Bay for many years to come with useful information and resources for Saving Water, Energy, Money and the Environment.
- Marilyn Lyon,
Program Manager
[email protected]
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SBCCOG
General Assembly Recap
Friday, February 24, 2012
"Be Prepared: Preventing Disasters/Planning for Recovery"
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments held its 13th Annual General Assembly on Friday, February 24, 2012. Over 300 attendees heard speakers from the U.S. Geological Survey, Port of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Red Cross, La County Emergency Management, and many other agencies who are involved in disaster recovery. Afterward, there was a special training from 2 - 4 pm for elected officials and staff on their role in disaster response and recovery.
Click here for speaker presentations and event photos (Images courtesy Only You Can Save Energy Video Magazine �2012).
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Only You Can Save Energy™ Video Magazine Adds to SBCCOG's Residential Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is proud to announce an expansion of its partnership with Energy Upgrade California in Los Angeles County to produce its new public education and awareness program Only You Can Save Energy™ Video Magazine. The video magazine offers leading solutions, games, and entertainment to save South Bay residents energy and cash. The online and direct mail CD editions are a collection of some of the most useful resources available from government, utilities, corporations, celebrities, organizations, and other leaders in energy conservation.
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Flex Path Program Introduced
One More Option to Help Homeowners Complete Energy Effciency Projects
Flex Path was introduced in mid-January of this year. This program offers a $1,500 incentive to owners of single family homes. By completing qualifying retrofits, homeowners can increase their home's energy efficiency, improve comfort, and lower utility bills.
Click here for more information on Flex Path
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The Gas Company
Business Expo - March 29, 2012
The annual Energy-Efficiency Expo from Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas�) has been expanded and will now be presented as the Business Expo! The aim of the Business Expo is to present as many business customers as possible with a wide variety of valuable information and resources that can help their bottom line. Schools, universities, government agencies, large or small businesses, foodservice establishments or other organizations/associations will not want to miss out.
More Info on the Business Expo
New Ways to Conserve and Save Money
Lower the gas bill by conserving water with a Water Pik� EcoFlow� hand-held showerhead with Evolve™ Ladybug Adapter™. Water Pik's latest innovation in eco-friendly technology can reduce water consumption and energy use at the same time!
The EcoFlow hand-held showerhead** with Evolve Ladybug Adapter** offers stylish design and other features. When the shower is initially turned on, the ShowerStart™ device monitors the water temperature. When the water temperature reaches bathing temperature, the conservation mode is activated and the device "triggers a trickle." This prevents hot water from running down the drain while one prepares for a shower. Rebates are available. Click here for more information on showerhead.
Source: Gas Company News - Updates from Southern California Gas
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Southern California Edison
2012 Rebates and Refrigerator Recycling
In 2012, a homeowner can collect a $50 rebate for a new EnergyStar qualified refrigerator, and get an additional $35 when SCE picks up the old one through their appliance recycling program. Refrigerators consume the most energy in the kitchen, and older models use twice as much electricity as the newer EnergyStar models.
Some homeowners make the mistake of moving the old refrigerator to the garage, which can get pretty hot in the summer. They have an old energy-guzzling refrigerator in the worst possible location and their electric bill shows it. The SCE recycling program makes a lot of sense, especially since California law prohibits dumping refrigerators or freezers in landfills.
SCE is offering rebates on a wide range of products in 2012. Whole house fans, portable air conditioners, storage tank water heaters, variable speed pool pumps, hybrid heat pumps, and ducted evaporative cooling systems all have rebates. Click here for 2012 SCE rebate amounts and conditions.
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L.A. Metro
Changes to MAX
If you are one of the 15,000 South Bay commuters who use the MAX (Municipal Area Express) to get to your job in El Segundo, you may be affected by route eliminations, or at least fare hikes.
Won't you consider starting a vanpool? Qualified vanpools receive a $400 subsidy every month to help defray the cost; they are an efficient and economical way of commuting to work and they save you money! Metro will help you coordinate the details.
It doesn't cost anything to find out about how it works. To schedule a vanpool meeting at your business, please call SBESC at (310) 371-7222 and ask for either Martha (x 209) or Grace (x 206).
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Bixby Marshland Offers FREE Monthly Saturday Tours - next one is Saturday, March 3, 2012
Located near the intersection of Figueroa Street and Sepulveda Boulevard in the City of Carson, the Bixby Marshland is a remnant of a formerly extensive, natural-freshwater wetland known as Bixby Slough. Over the years, most of Bixby Slough was destroyed due to development. After an extensive restoration effort, the site has been rejuvenated, and it's really looking beautiful!
Click here for more information about Bixby Marshland
Source: www.lacsd.org
HHW Roundup on Saturday, March 17 in Manhattan Beach
Location: Northrop Grumman Space Technology
Click here for a map and a list of what/what not to bring
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West Basin Municipal Water District
Honoring Local Businesses Who Participate in Water Saving Programs - Follow up
West Basin works with businesses from every sector to improve water efficiency in the region through direct distribution and/or the use of financial incentives to implement efficiency measures and practices that save water, money, energy and are good for the environment. It is important for businesses to be leaders in the community and demonstrate these practices.
Some of the businesses that have chosen to lead are being commended at a series of Business Appreciation Presentations at their local city council meetings.
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City of Torrance
Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop Saturday, March 3, 2012
The City of Torrance will be hosting an Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop on Saturday, March 3 from 9:00 am to noon. Participants will learn how to develop an ocean friendly garden or landscape using the latest sustainable materials and techniques. Attendees will be introduced to native and other drought-tolerant plants, water efficient irrigation systems and devices such as "smart" sprinkler controllers, low volume emitters, drip irrigation plus much more, to turn the garden into a sponge and capture and retain rain water.
Attendees who have not pre-registered are welcome!
City of Torrance - Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Come early to sign in
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
West Torrance High School Main Library (50 feet west of Victor Entrance) 20401 Victor Street, Torrance
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Guest Article "State Water Crisis Needs Local Solutions Now" by Rob Katherman, Director of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California
We can't wait for the State to fix the Sacramento Delta. Our water supply from the Sacramento Delta faces potential catastrophe from even a moderate earthquake. The unreinforced earthen levees built more than 100 years ago to prevent the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers from flooding farms in the Delta would give way to the shaking caused by an earthquake. |
Volunteer Opportunities at SBESC
For anyone who cares about the environment, The South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) offers volunteer opportunities for adults as well as college and high school students who really want to make a difference. Meaningful activities range from office support, inventory control, data entry, community outreach, and preparing materials for workshops and events, where South Bay businesses, residents, and public agencies learn about energy efficiency and water conservation. |
March 2012 Events
City of Torrance - Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Come early to sign in
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
West Torrance High School
Main Library (50 feet west of Victor Entrance)20401 Victor Street, Torrance
Rancho Palos Verdes Annual "Whale of a Day"
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10:00am - 4:00pm
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes
Greening Your Home with Energy Upgrade CA &Water Reliability 2020 Workshop Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm South Bay Environmental Services Center 20285 S. Western Ave., Suite 100, Torrance
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:00am - 3:00pm Northrop Grumman Space Technology Manhattan Beach
West Basin Municipal Water District Ocean Friendly Garden Workshop Saturday, March 31, 3012 9:00am - 12:00pm Inglewood Fire Station 171 141 W. Regent St., Inglewood
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