South Bay Green Business Assist Program

November| 2023

Newsletter - Fall 2023

Our Green Business Assist Program (GBAP) is a FREE program that helps South Bay businesses save $$$, while improving quality of life and making our community more attractive to work, live and play.

Top Stories in this Newsletter

Learn More About the Non-Functional Turf Ban on Commercial Properties

Modernize your Facility with the Latest Water- Efficient Equipment

Five Key Steps to Improve Water Efficiency on Your Property

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State to Phase Out Watering of Decorative Turf at Commercial Properties

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1572, a new, water use efficiency practice that will eliminate the watering of decorative grass with drinking water on commercial properties starting in 2027.

The measure follows the temporary restrictions set as an emergency measure during the most recent drought, which also aimed to limit the use of fresh water for non-functional turf (NFT) in commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) areas.

The West Basin Municipal Water District continues to support sustainable, climate appropriate landscapes with its ongoing grass replacement rebate programs and its water use efficiency program development. In addition, the district remains a proponent of recycled water, which is exempt from watering restrictions as it relates to NFT in CII areas, and for the service area at large.

Learn more about West Basin’s recent survey of CII water users to help create a new CII water-efficiency program that will meet the specific needs of the service area. Businesses can also participate in West Basin’s commercial grass replacement rebate program on a first-come, first-served basis.

Read more about Assembly Bill 1572 signed into law by Gov. Newsom on Oct. 13, 2023.

Fund Your Business's Water Conservation Projects through Los Angeles Water Department's

Technical Assistance Program

The Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a financial incentive program offering commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family residential customers in Los Angeles up to $2,000,000 for the installation of pre-approved equipment and products, which demonstrate water savings.

To qualify, projects must reduce potable water use by a minimum of 50,000 gallons over two years.

This joint effort between the LADWP and its customers will help modernize LADWP's facility with the latest water-efficient equipment, save the user money, and conserve our most precious natural resource.

Find out how to apply here.

Five Key Actions to Save Water

Golden State Water Company encourages property owners to take these simple steps to contribute to preserving the world's most precious resource. With water-related issues expected to continue growing. Here are five key actions you can take to help.

Repair any and all leaks in pipes and fixtures
Invest in water-saving toilets
Decrease outside water usage
Plant the right plants
Replace your clothes washer

To find more ways to conserve click here.

Learn more water saving tips here.

Apply to Get Your Business Green Certified for Free

When you become a Certified Green Business you are committing to taking action to conserve resources and prevent pollution in both your facility and operations. It also means that your business will comply with environmental regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution prevention and air quality.

Furthermore, being Green Certified shows the community and customers that your business cares about sustainability and making our communities healthier and livable.

Apply to be a part of the Green Business Network and help grow your company. Here is where you can learn more.