SBESC http://www.sbesc.com South Bay Environmental Services Center http://www.sbesc.com/icon.png SBESC http://www.sbesc.com Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:13:00 -0700 http://www.blazonco.com/ en The week of Monday, July 26 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-26 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-26#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:13:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-26 Southern California Gas currently has cash rebates for its business customers in the food industry including qualifying ovens, fryers and other foodservice equipment. We can help you determine the most energy efficient model before you buy. Give us a call at (310) 371-7222 and we'll help you get the most value for the money you spend in these tough economic times.

]]> Southern California Gas currently has cash rebates for its business customers in the food industry including qualifying ovens, fryers and other foodservice equipment. We can help you determine the most energy efficient model before you buy. Give us a call at (310) 371-7222 and we'll help you get the most value for the money you spend in these tough economic times.

]]> The Week of Monday, July 19 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-19 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-19#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:19:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-19 There are several things you can do during a heat wave to save money and energy.  Use less electricity!   Avoid using household appliances (ie. dishwashers, washers, dryers and air conditioners) during the peak hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  You can also:  Turn off all unnecessary lights, use electric fans instead of air conditioning if practical, avoid cooling unoccupied rooms, limit the reopening of a refrigerator or freezer, which are major users of electricity in most homes, use drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and that goes for kids and pets, too.

]]> There are several things you can do during a heat wave to save money and energy.  Use less electricity!   Avoid using household appliances (ie. dishwashers, washers, dryers and air conditioners) during the peak hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  You can also:  Turn off all unnecessary lights, use electric fans instead of air conditioning if practical, avoid cooling unoccupied rooms, limit the reopening of a refrigerator or freezer, which are major users of electricity in most homes, use drapes and blinds to keep out direct sunlight, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and that goes for kids and pets, too.

]]> Thursday, September 20, 2010 - Whole House Energy Upgrades for Remodeling http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/thursday-september-20-2010-whole-house-energy-upgrades-for-remodeling http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/thursday-september-20-2010-whole-house-energy-upgrades-for-remodeling#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:02:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/thursday-september-20-2010-whole-house-energy-upgrades-for-remodeling This is an exciting time to be thinking about remodeling your home. There are many new financial rebate and incentive programs on the federal, state, and local levels available to homeowners that will ultimately provide you with a healthier home in which to live that is energy and water efficient an...

Read more]]> This is an exciting time to be thinking about remodeling your home. There are many new financial rebate and incentive programs on the federal, state, and local levels available to homeowners that will ultimately provide you with a healthier home in which to live that is energy and water efficient and costs less to operate. Please join us to learn more about the step by step process of making your whole house more energy efficient and how to maximize your investment.

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701 S. Peck Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA

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]]> The week of Monday, July 12 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-12 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-12#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:10:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-12 If you have an electric storage water heater and are planning to replace it with another electric unit, purchase one with an Energy Factor of .93 or greater, and you can receive a $30 rebate from Southern California Edison.    If you replace a gas storage water heater, you can receive  a $30 rebate from the Gas Company if the energy rating of the new unit has an Energy Factor of .62 or greater.   Call us for details at (310) 371-7222.

]]> If you have an electric storage water heater and are planning to replace it with another electric unit, purchase one with an Energy Factor of .93 or greater, and you can receive a $30 rebate from Southern California Edison.    If you replace a gas storage water heater, you can receive  a $30 rebate from the Gas Company if the energy rating of the new unit has an Energy Factor of .62 or greater.   Call us for details at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The week of Monday, July 5 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-5 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-5#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:08:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-july-5 If you have central air conditioning, it’s not too late to take advantage of SCE's Summer Discount Plan during the summer season (June 1 – Sept 30) and receive a credit on your energy bill up to $200 every summer! Sign up and SCE will install (at no cost to you) a remote-controlled device on the A/C.   During periods of peak demand or a power emergency, they will cycle it on and off based on the intervals you choose.   Give us a call to find out how to enroll at (310) 371-7222.

]]> If you have central air conditioning, it’s not too late to take advantage of SCE's Summer Discount Plan during the summer season (June 1 – Sept 30) and receive a credit on your energy bill up to $200 every summer! Sign up and SCE will install (at no cost to you) a remote-controlled device on the A/C.   During periods of peak demand or a power emergency, they will cycle it on and off based on the intervals you choose.   Give us a call to find out how to enroll at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The Week of Monday, June 28 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-28 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-28#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:41:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-28 Despite the rainfall this winter, drought conditions still exist in California.  Unlike past droughts, the limited water supply may continue over the next decade.    It is so important that we all practice the wise use of clean drinking water, a limited resource we cannot afford to waste.  You can achieve substantial savings by following simple conservation practices.   Check with your city for local ordinances and conservation programs, and check this website and our calendar for conservation workshops, or give us a call at (310) 371-7222.

]]> Despite the rainfall this winter, drought conditions still exist in California.  Unlike past droughts, the limited water supply may continue over the next decade.    It is so important that we all practice the wise use of clean drinking water, a limited resource we cannot afford to waste.  You can achieve substantial savings by following simple conservation practices.   Check with your city for local ordinances and conservation programs, and check this website and our calendar for conservation workshops, or give us a call at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The Week of Monday, June 21 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-21 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-21#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:01:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-21 The Gas Company is offering a $200/unit rebate on Energy Star® qualified central natural gas furnaces.   The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of the new unit needs to be a minimum of 92%.  If your water heater needs to be replaced (don’t wait for it to fail – if it’s several years old it’s probably time to replace it) the Gas Company will give a $30/unit on models that have an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.62 or greater.  For both rebates, make and model number must be included with a copy of the receipt.   Call us for the rebate application form at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The Gas Company is offering a $200/unit rebate on Energy Star® qualified central natural gas furnaces.   The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of the new unit needs to be a minimum of 92%.  If your water heater needs to be replaced (don’t wait for it to fail – if it’s several years old it’s probably time to replace it) the Gas Company will give a $30/unit on models that have an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.62 or greater.  For both rebates, make and model number must be included with a copy of the receipt.   Call us for the rebate application form at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The Week Of Monday, June 14 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-14 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-14#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:01:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-14 A whole house fan installed in your attic will pull hot air up and out, allowing you to quickly and efficiently cool your entire house - an ancient principle with modern rewards.  Whole house fans use about 1/10th the electricity of comparably sized air conditioners. SCE will help you pay for the installation with a $50 rebate. Using a whole house fan to pre-cool or cool your home instead of using central A/C is good for your pocketbook and good for the environment (a lot less greenhouse gas.)

]]> A whole house fan installed in your attic will pull hot air up and out, allowing you to quickly and efficiently cool your entire house - an ancient principle with modern rewards.  Whole house fans use about 1/10th the electricity of comparably sized air conditioners. SCE will help you pay for the installation with a $50 rebate. Using a whole house fan to pre-cool or cool your home instead of using central A/C is good for your pocketbook and good for the environment (a lot less greenhouse gas.)

]]> The Week of Monday, June 7 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-7 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-7#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:01:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-june-7 What do you do with your unused prescriptions?  It was once common practice to flush unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications down the toilet.  Medications can include hormones, antidepressants, antibiotics, pain relievers, cold/flu remedies and antiseptics.   We learned the hard way that this practice is very bad because they end up in our ground water and ruin our environment.   Now you can safely and anonymously dispose of unused drugs and sharps (needles) at specified drop off points in the South Bay, no questions asked.   For the nearest location, give us a call at (310) 371-7222.

]]> What do you do with your unused prescriptions?  It was once common practice to flush unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter, and pet medications down the toilet.  Medications can include hormones, antidepressants, antibiotics, pain relievers, cold/flu remedies and antiseptics.   We learned the hard way that this practice is very bad because they end up in our ground water and ruin our environment.   Now you can safely and anonymously dispose of unused drugs and sharps (needles) at specified drop off points in the South Bay, no questions asked.   For the nearest location, give us a call at (310) 371-7222.

]]> The Week of Monday, May 31 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-may-31 http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-may-31#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:32:00 -0700 Kathie http://www.sbesc.com/calendar/events/article/the-week-of-monday-may-31 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 winter.  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.

]]> 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 winter.  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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