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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Don't forget to follow our Partners on social media as well: 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 Water Replenishment District - Facebook, YouTube 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 Hawthorne
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Lawndale
City of Lomita
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Rolling Hills Estates
Gold Tier
10% Energy Reduction
City of Carson
City of El Segundo
City of Gardena
City of Inglewood
City of Redondo Beach City of Rolling Hills City of Torrance
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Did You Know?
Xeriscaping is a way to garden using a minimum of water and energy. The following techniques are a must in dry-weather climes, but also provide useful guidelines for environmentally conscious gardeners everywhere.
- Group plants by their water needs. When possible, put high-need plants in naturally wetter areas of your property.
- Test your soil. Add organic matter when necessary - maybe from your own compost pile - to increase your soil's water-holding capacity.
- Mulch. Cover plant beds with composted leaves or grass to help retain moisture.
- Plant native species. Plants that have evolved in your area's climate are more naturally adapted to its water conditions.
- Earth Share
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Message From the Executive Director of SBCCOG
We have come a long way since Earth Day was first recognized and many accomplishments have been made toward environmental sustainability both locally and statewide; however, much work lies ahead. The SBCCOG has recently finished developing Climate Action Plans for our cities and for the South Bay region, but we continue to look for opportunities to expand on our work. For example, we are hoping to start work shortly on adding chapters on Adaptation for each of our cities and for the South Bay Region. These plans provide the cities with strategies they can implement to be more sustainable while also reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Earth Day is a reminder that we all have a part to play in taking care of our precious environment and natural resources. Here at the SBCCOG's Environmental Services Center (SBESC), we provide many ways for you to take action not only on Earth Day, but all year round! Just take a look at our calendar of upcoming events and workshops
http://www.sbesc.com/calendar. You can view community exhibit events where SBESC will be exhibiting all of our Partners' resource information. Consider attending one of our free workshops where you can find information for municipalities and residents as well as businesses in the South Bay. Come and learn how you can take action.
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SoCalGas
SoCalGas Helps Fleet Owners Put New Near-Zero Emissions Natural Gas Trucks on the Road
SoCalGas announced efforts to help
California fleets get more drivers behind the wheel of new near-zero emissions heavy-duty natural gas trucks. The effort was part of a
$21 million Prop
1B incentive pool administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SoCalGas representatives provided assistance on 400 Prop
1B applications throughout its service territory. If all these applications are accepted and receive funding, SoCalGas customers will replace at least 400 diesel trucks with near-zero natural gas trucks. Replacing 400 diesel trucks with near-zero natural gas trucks is the equivalent of taking more than 22,000 passenger cars off the road.
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Southern California Edison
SCE and Other Power Companies Across the Country Transform
Electric utilities across the country are seeing an industry change, driven by evolving customer demands and technological advancements. This change looks different and is occurring at different paces in different states, but there are commonalities as new technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicles and smart meters become increasingly available and affordable.
Energy Leader Partnership Program
Mayor and City Council of Hermosa Beach were presented with the SBCCOG/SCE Platinum Energy Leader Award at recent city council meeting for achieving 576,410 kWh saved.
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LADWP
Coming Soon to Your Front Door!
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will deliver two (2) light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs to all LADWP residential customers to help
Save Energy LA. When residents switch from incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to LEDs, they can save $238 in electric costs over the lifetime of each bulb. LEDs last longer, save money, save electricity and help to make Los Angeles more sustainable.
Deliveries started in March. Residents should be on the lookout for their free LED bulbs. They will arrive in a great looking, reusable bag - ideal for toting groceries or work lunch. Residents also will receive a "Save Energy LA" brochure that lists our many programs and rebates for saving electricity.
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Water Replenishment District
Teacher Lounge
The WRD Education Program features interactive lessons that demonstrate the importance of groundwater, the basics of water sources and treatment, and the need for conservation. WRD Education staff are available for in-classroom demonstrations, exhibiting at environmental/education fairs, and as a resource for any water science related questions. If you would like any information regarding our Education Program please contact Monica Sijder at
[email protected].
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson: Total Energy Facility
The power generating facility consists of three Solar Mars gas turbines each rated for a gross output of 9.9 MW. These turbines exhaust into heat recovery steam generators for production of steam that is used for digester heating and/or the production of electricity with a steam turbine.
The facility is designed for fully automated operation and can operate in parallel with the grid or independently of the utility.
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West Basin Municipal Water D istrict
West Basin Municipal Water District Announces Public Review of Draft Environmental Impact Report for Potential Ocean Water Desalination Facility
West Basin announces that the draft
environmental impact report (EIR) for the potential ocean water desalination facility in El Segundo is available for public review and comment for a 60-day period through May 25, 2018. The report is available online at
www.westbasin.org/desal and the general public is encouraged to attend two public meetings scheduled on April 25 and May 12, 2018.
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City of Torrance
Earth Day Recycling Event: Saturday, April 21st - 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Free paper shredding and electronic recycling for Torrance residents only. This event will take place at the Torrance City Hall employee parking lot (near Torrance Courthouse off Maple Avenue).
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L.A. Metro 
Regional Connector Spring Update
Significant progress has been made on the Regional Connector Transit Project since the beginning of this year. From Little Tokyo to the Financial District, crews have been busy mining tunnels and excavating, relocating utilities and more. The project to connect the Blue, Expo and Gold Lines is about 47 percent complete and is scheduled to be done in late 2021.
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South Bay in the News 
Upcoming Paper Shredding Events
There are two document/paper shredding events coming up. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes encourages you to take advantage of these free opportunities to safeguard your confidential information! After tax season, it will be the perfect time to safely dispose of your old personal and confidential material such as income tax returns, paycheck, mortgage, credit card and bank statements, medical records, etc. Certified shredding trucks will be ON-SITE to shred your material.
- Wednesday, April 18th from 3 pm to 6 pm at El Pollo Inka Parking Lot in the PV Promenade (open to all Peninsula residents only) - more info here
- Saturday, April 21st from 8 am to 11 am at RPV City Hall (open to RPV residents only- ID required) - more info here
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April 2018 Events & Workshops
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