Green Tip of the Week:

  • The Week of Monday, September 6

    Southern California is using water RESERVES to supply everyday water!  California's main water sources have been severely impacted by record dry conditions despite the rainfall this past spring.  To reduce dependence on less reliable imported water to coastal Los Angeles by one third by the year 2020, West Basin Municipal Water District has a new program called “Water Reliability 2020”.  Call SBESC at (310) 371-7222 today to arrange for a Water Reliability 2020 speaker to come to your next club or organization’s meeting and talk about this important issue.

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For the week of Monday, September 14:

Posted by Troy on Sep 14, 2009 under

Room by room: Energy efficiency in bathrooms and bedrooms uses many of the same techniques found in other parts of the house. CFL's, faucet aerators, low-flush toilets, caulking around exterior windows and doors all play a part. Additionally, by installing a ceiling fan in the bedroom you might not need the central air conditioner in the summer, and if you reverse it during the cold months it will help push the warm air down to where you are. If you place lamps in the corners of the room, the light will bounce off two walls, not just one. Next week: Five things you never knew about dishwashers.