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 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 Lawndale
City of Lomita
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Palos Verdes Estates
Gold Tier
10% Energy Reduction
City of Carson
City of El Segundo
City of Gardena
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Inglewood
City of Rancho Palos Verdes City of Redondo Beach City of Rolling Hills City of Rolling Hills Estates City of Torrance
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Did You Know?
Light bulbs come in a wide variety of shades to help customize the mood of the room. You can choose from yellowish, warm, natural daylight white, to bluish white light. Selecting the correct bulb is important as it can help maximize your use of space.
Bluer light is best for reading areas, and ENERGY STAR recommends cool white, neutral or bright white bulbs for your kitchen or work spaces.
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Message From the Executive Director of SBCCOG
Enjoy the lazy hazy days of summer but maybe it's time to explore using smart technology to make your home energy and water efficient. Recently, I purchased a smart thermostat that I can control from my home and also from my smartphone so that I can adjust the temperature in my home when I am not there. I can keep the system off when the house is empty and get it to the temperature that I like as I am getting ready to come back home so that it's just right when I arrive.
There are many ways to reduce your home's energy and water usage by letting technology do the heavy lifting. Whether it is new smart kitchen appliances, refrigerators, clothes washers, air-conditioning, thermostats, sprinkler systems or variable speed drive pumps for your pool, let smart technology help you to take it easy this summer! Check out what might be right for you and also whether there are rebates and incentives from our utility and water partners. We are ready to provide assistance at the South Bay Environmental Services Center at our website
www.sbesc.com or call 310-371-7222.
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SoCalGas
Environmental Champions Grant Initiative - Application Deadline: August 18th
SoCalGas® is looking to fund innovative projects or programs that address clean air, clean energy and clean water with a particular emphasis on supporting underserved communities.
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Southern California Edison
A Smart Thermostat Is the Smartest Way to Get a $125 Sign-Up Bonus
With up to a $125 sign-up bonus, it's never been a better time to enroll your new or existing smart thermostat through SCE's qualified service providers who represent brands such as Alarm.com, ecobee, Honeywell, Lux, Nest, Radio Thermostat Company of America, Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, Venstar, and Zen Thermostat™.
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LADWP
Certified Pool Pump Replacement Program
Do you have an in-ground swimming pool filtered with a single-speed pool pump and motor? Have a certified technician replace it with a qualifying energy-efficient variable-speed pool pump and motor and you can get a rebate for up to $1,000!
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Travel Pal
Sharing Your Summer Event's Travel Information
Travel Pal is a great tool for understanding your Personal Mobility Patterns - where you go and how you get there - (driving alone, bicycling, walking or taking the bus). It's also a fantastic way to let people know about important travel and parking information for an event as well as to encourage carpools and alternative ways to get to there. Did you know that Travel Pal is now being used by Manhattan Beach to help guide and direct attendees to the Manhattan Beach Open AVP event next month?
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
FREE Tour of Joint Water Pollution Control Plant: Saturday, August 5th
Curious about what happens to your sewage? Find out by taking a tour of Sanitation Districts' Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson on Saturday, August 5th at 9:00 A.M.
(Must RSVP by July 28th, details in flyer below)
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West Basin Municipal Water D istrict
Ocean Friendly Landscape Program
West Basin Municipal Water District partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to develop the Ocean Friendly Landscape Program. The California Department of Water Resources awarded West Basin funding for the project, which is comprised of 4 major components...
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City of Torrance
Visit Torrance's New Water Services Webpage!
Torrance Municipal Water (TMW), a community-owned water utility and a founding member of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), is dedicated to serving its customers in a cost-effective manner, with a reliable supply of high-quality water, essential to maintaining public health and safety, economic vitality, and community well-being.
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L.A. Metro 
Construction of Crenshaw/LAX Rail Maintenance Facility Continues Moving Forward
Metro's contractor Hensel Phelps/Herzog JV (HPH) continues moving forward with construction of the Southwestern Yard, the future Metro Division 16 rail yard maintenance facility for the Crenshaw/LAX Line. The facility is located near the Los Angeles International Airport.
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South Bay in the News 
Palos Verdes Estates Goes Platinum!
Another South Bay city joins the ranks of Platinum Energy Leader in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Southern California Edison (SCE) partnership program. Palos Verdes Estates recently received the Platinum Energy Leader Certificate at their July 11, 2017 City Council meeting. The Energy Leader Partnership is a program wherein South Bay cities have come together in a partnership with the SBCCOG/SCE to reduce their municipal facilities energy use and to lead their communities by example. The criteria for moving up the tier levels from Valued, Silver, Gold and Platinum partner includes not only energy efficiency projects but community education events as well, publishing articles in city newsletters or having presentations at community groups, organizations, or city council meetings. Benefits to the city include increased rebate amounts and ongoing reduced energy costs. Palos Verdes Estates joins Hawthorne, Lawndale, Lomita, and Manhattan Beach in reaching the Platinum level.
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July 2017 Events & Workshops
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