A Worthy Read
Interesting Domestic and International Articles Discussing the Environment, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation
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Upcoming HHW/E-Waste Collection Events
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CALLING VOLUNTEERS!
There has never been a better time to help out and be recognized.
You can make a huge difference!
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SBESC Social Media
  
Don't forget to follow our Parnters on social media as well:
Energy Upgrade California - Facebook, Twitter
SoCalGas - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
Southern California Edison - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County - Facebook
West Basin Municipal Water District - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest
L.A. Metro - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
City of Torrance - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Periscope
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To read the South Bay Cities Council of Governments' latest edition of its newsletter,
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Where Does Your City Rank in the
SCE Energy Leader Partnership Program?
Platinum Tier
20% Energy Reduction
City of Lawndale
City of Lomita
City of Manhattan Beach
Gold Tier
10% Energy Reduction
City of Carson
City of El Segundo
City of Hawthorne
City of Inglewood
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Torrance
Silver Tier
5% Energy Reduction
City of Gardena
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Redondo Beach
Valued Level
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Rolling Hills
City of Rolling Hills Estates
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Did You Know?
Recycling one ton of aluminum:
- Saves 14,000 kWh of energy
- Saves 39.6 barrels (1,663 gallons) of oil
- Saves 237.6 million Btu's of energy
- Saves 10 cubic yards of landfill space
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Message From the Executive Director of SBCCOG
With temperatures escalating this summer, the threat of blackouts and water shortages are more probable. Even though the State has lifted its restrictions on water use, the drought is still present and water conservation is as important as ever. Take time to read over Southern California Edison's Time-of-Use (TOU) rates which aim to place less stress on the grid during peak hours and look over West Basin Municipal Water District's water conservation microsite to see how you can cut back on water as drought conditions continue to impact available resources.
And take time to enjoy the summer!
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Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade CaliforniaŽ Announces MyEnergyUpgrade Tool to Help Small Businesses Realize Energy Savings
Energy Upgrade California, a state initiative dedicated to helping Californians take action to save energy and conserve natural resources, announced its MyEnergyUpgrade tool in conjunction with Small Business Week, San Francisco. The tool provides custom plans and recommendations for small business owners looking to increase energy and water efficiency and generate significant savings.
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SoCalGas
Energy Efficiency Rebates
Upgrade your old gas appliance to a new energy-efficient model and not only will SoCalGas give you a rebate but you'll be doing your part to help conserve the earth's resources.
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Southern California Edison
Tips to Maximize Your Refrigerator's Efficiency
Help ensure that your refrigerator runs efficiently and maximize the lifespan of your food by storing and organizing your groceries in the appropriate areas.
Use the following infographic as a guide to help you organize your refrigerator drawers and shelves.
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Travel Pal
Program Update
The South Bay Travel Pal was inaugurated on May 16th with fanfare and a Launch Contest for early sign-ups. Watch next month's newsletter for the announcement of the contest winner!
In the first couple of days over 500 people explored the new web site to "test-drive" the Travel Pal. Momentum continued into early June as the SBESC Outreach Team introduced the Travel Pal to scores of people at both the City of Torrance Open House & Environmental Expo and the City of Carson Philippine Independence Day Celebration.
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LADWP
Refrigerator Recycling Program
LADWP offers the REfrigerator Turn-In and REcycle (RETIRE) Program to our residential customers to encourage safe and environmentally friendly recycling of old, energy inefficient refrigerators and freezers. Save energy and money! Recycling an old refrigerator/freezer can help our customers reduce their energy bill by up to $192 per year. Pick-up and recycling services are offered at no cost to our customers, and they receive a $50 rebate.
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
The Low-Water Rebate Program
Save Some Money
One of the key principles of the revenue program is that every discharger should pay in proportion to his or her use of the system. As discussed under the Revenue Program, practical considerations make it impossible to meter every user's discharge. Consequently, Sanitation Districts estimates your discharge based on standard loading factors that correspond to the type(s) of facilities on your parcel. They recognize that you may have taken steps to conserve water (for which you should be applauded) and that your actual discharge may be significantly less than what we estimated. If that's your case, the low-water rebate program was designed just for you; it allows low-water users to apply for a reduced service charge.
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West Basin Municipal Water D istrict
Upcoming Free Water Conservation Workshops
Learn to reduce both indoor and outdoor water use by participating in West Basin's free water conservation program! Registration for each event is required. For more information, please visit West Basin's Conservation microsite and see the list of upcoming workshops here.
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City of Torrance
Torrance Water Conversation Ordinance
In 2009, the Torrance City Council adopted a Water Conservation Ordinance (Ordinance 3717) to prohibit wasteful uses of water, place certain restrictions on water use and encourage sustained conservation. The Ordinance has four stages (Permanent Baseline Measured, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Stages), which are enacted in response to the water supply conditions.
On May 5, 2015, City Council approved activation of Level 2 water requirements due to the severity of the drought and to meet the new state regulations. The Conservation Ordinance applies to the entire City regardless of retail water supplier.
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L.A. Metro 
Metro DTLA Bike Share opens July 7
In the latest major announcement designed to improve transportation options in the L.A. region, Metro and the city of Los Angeles announced they will officially launch Metro's bike sharing program in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, July 7.
Up to 1,000 bicycles will be available at up to 65 strategically placed downtown L.A. locations, serving Union Station, City Hall, Grand Park, the L.A. Convention Center, South Park, Chinatown, the Arts District, the Fashion District, Little Tokyo and more. Many bike share stations will be placed in close proximity to the Metro Rail and Bus network, giving transit riders direct access to Metro bikes to easily combine bicycle and transit trips.
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June 2016 Events & Workshops
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