Save Water, Energy, Money, and the Environment
this is on your to-do list be sure to purchase ENERGY STAR® qualified models. They will
cost more than other lesser models, but the price tag isn't the only number to consider. Your new appliance will pay you back over its lifetime by giving you a reason to
celebrate every month when your utility bills arrive. Call us if you need help finding
ENERGY STAR® qualified models. Speaking of celebration, have a safe and happy
4th of July, and be sure to observe your local fireworks ordinances.
SOUTH BAY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CENTER
Partnering with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, The Gas CompanySM, Southern California Edison, West Basin Municipal Water District, the City of Torrance, the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
The South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) is the South Bay's local clearinghouse for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental information - - workshops, materials and outreach.
SBESC assists public agencies including cities, schools, and special districts as well as businesses and residents of the South Bay to best utilize the many resources available to them through a wide variety of statewide and local energy efficiency and water conservation programs.
SBESC has expanded its services through our Energy Efficiency Plus (EE+) program to deliver significant and measurable energy savings by working directly with public agencies on joint procurement of energy efficient equipment as well as providing information on more energy efficient practices.
June / July 2009 News & Events
CA$H FOR KITCHENS - A Program for Commercial Kitchens
Register for Workshops in our Calendar Section
Volunteer Opportunities at SBESC
All locations of Home Depot are now accepting spent compact fluorescent light bulbs - take your unbroken ones to the Returns Desk and a Home Depot Store Associate will see they are properly recycled.
How big is YOUR carbon footprint? Virtually everything we do results in the release of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, mostly in the form of carbon dioxide. Click here to go to a very cool website that will help you calculate your carbon footprint.
More interesting places to visit:
What is our current water level? Click here to find out
See California's daily energy consumption: 
It only takes 18 seconds to change out an incandescent light 
bulb to an energy efficient one.
How Enlightened is Your Area?
Two action items for you today:
Click here to take SCE's Home Energy Survey Online.
Click here to take The Gas Company® online Home Energy Efficiency Survey.
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South Bay Environmental Services Center 15901 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 400, Lawndale, CA 90260 Phone: (310) 371-7222
SBESC is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company and Southern California Edison, in collaboration with South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission through a contract awarded to SBCCOG. California customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by the contractor. © South Bay Environmental Services Center. The trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Some materials used under license with all rights reserved by the Licensor. Additional funding provided by West Basin Municipal Water District, the City of Torrance and the Sanitation Districts of LA County.