South Bay Green Business Assist Program

February | 2023

Newsletter Winter 2023

Our Green Business Assist Program (GBAP) is a FREE program to help 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

West Basin Offers Free Water-Use Assessments for Local Businesses

City of Torrance Pays Commercial and Business Property Owners to Make Improvements

Assistant Energy Secretary for Electricity to Keynote 23rd General Assembly. RSVP for this free event today

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West Basin Offers Free Commercial Water Use Assessments

West Basin is calling on its retailers and interested businesses in the service area to share water use data that will inform the development of a new assistance program.

Participants will receive valuable insights through a full water use assessment, as well as measures for saving water, money and the environment.

Sites will also receive one-on-one assistance in applying for eligible rebates unique to their business operations. Get the details here.

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The City of Torrance Offers Aid and Rebates

for Commercial Property Upgrades

The City of Torrance has allocated funds from its economic development budget to offer rebates to business owners who improve the appearance of their properties.

Priority is given to projects that enhance an areas appearance and address any code compliance issues.

The Commercial Rebate Program provides financial assistance for beautification, repairs and compliance with local codes. Learn More.

Improve Your Water Use Efficiency Efforts

Golden State has partnered with the Metropolitan Water District to offer incentive and rebates to assist in Water Conservation efforts.

Customers can participate in the Turf Replacement Program and are eligible to qualify for $2 to $3 per square foot when upgrading to a more water efficient landscape.

To find out more details please visit here.

Report Water Waste

Golden State Water Company appreciates anyone who witnesses water waste in our community and encourages customers to report it.

Water is our most precious resource, and we must use it wisely to protect its availability for today and future generations.

Find out more about water-saving solutions. Visit this link.

Become More Sustainable: Get Your Business Green Certified

Get Green Certified and register to be part of the California Green Business Network.

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.

Take Advantage of More Green Business Programs

West Basin Municipal Water District - Grass Replacement Rebate

West Basin is currently offering a rebate of $3 per square foot of grass removed from residential and commercial landscapes. Learn More

LADWP -Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Commercial Lighting Incentive Program (CLIP)

Find out more about CLIP and how businesses can take advantage. Learn More

Assistant Energy Secretary for Electricity to Keynote 23rd General Assembly

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) board of directors invites you to participate in our 23rd Annual General Assembly.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Gene Rodrigues (pictured at left), who was recently appointed as assistant secretary for electricity within the United States Department of Energy by President Joe Biden. He will address energy reliability, resilience and climate change.

The General Assembly is an opportunity for the region’s thought leaders to gather, share ideas and discuss important issues. The theme for the SBCCOG’s 2023 General Assembly is “The South Bay: Leading the Way in Resilience & Adaptability.”

The conference will feature panel discussions and interactive exhibits. This year’s program will explore how the South Bay is adapting to the potential impacts of climate change to create a more resilient future. The community, as well as county, state, and federal legislators representing the South Bay, are invited to hear an array of speakers.

To register for the event please click here.