April 21, 2022
Save Water, Energy, Money and the Environment
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Catch what you missed at the SBCCOG's 22nd Annual
General Assembly
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Win $3,000 or a Toyota Hybrid through Mayor's Earth Day Challenge |
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Get a free custom landscape design and drought-tolerant tree with Grass Replacement+ enrollment
The West Basin Grass Replacement+ program offers a free custom landscape design, drought-tolerant tree and additional assistance. To qualify for these benefits requires an application to receive an increased rebate of $5 for every square foot of grass replaced with a drought-friendly garden.
This program is designed for priority neighborhoods in the service area (see Eligibility below), and builds off the existing Grass Replacement Rebate program available service area wide.
Up to $25,000 per project is available to upgrade landscape and remove up to 5,000 square feet of grass. A minimum of 250 square feet of grass must be replaced (for a rebate value of $1,250).
Limited design packages are available and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
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Get energy and water efficient at home with LADWP's tips
Do you know how much electricity and money it takes to run your home appliances? To assist in conserving energy, the LADWP offers tips to live a more energy efficient lifestyle at home.
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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) will host a virtual Earth Day.
Learn how to help protect the environment. The event is FREE and open to everyone.
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Enjoy Free Metro bus, rail and bike share rides on Earth Day — Friday, April 22 |
As has become custom in recent years, Metro will be offering free bus, rail and bike share rides on Earth Day — Friday, April 22. This is in recognition of public transit’s role in helping improve the environment, and, in particular, its role in reducing greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
Those new to Metro or who haven’t ridden in a while, can use the Transit app for iPhones and Android phones to plan their trip.
Metro's system covers huge swaths of LA County with 119 bus lines, six rail lines and more than 200 bike share stations in downtown Los Angeles, central LA, Hollywood, North Hollywood and the Westside.
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The Architecture, Construction and Engineering Students (ACES) Pathway Program encourages high school students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Currently, six high schools participate in ACES, with nearly 400 students enrolled in the program.
ACES helps students achieve higher education goals while in school. Students also receive:
- A head start in earning college credits for transfer to the University of California or California State University
- Access to paid summer internships and well-paid green career jobs.
- Hands-on experience to prepare for career success.
- Access to professional mentors who help students learn and remain motivated.
- Financial help to cover the costs of work gear, plus training and enrollment fees.
- Work readiness and financial literacy training.
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SoCalREN's Multifamily Program reduces costs for property owners, managers and contractors
Property Owners and Managers
seeking to to lower their multifamily property’s operating costs and other ongoing expenses can do so with an innovative funding option.
Through the program, money saved on energy costs is used to pay for new equipment that can be installed and used today.
Find out how the SoCalREN Multifamily Program can help reduce monthly utility costs. For more information on eligibility requirements for properties, please visit the SoCalREN website.
Contractors can also grow their business by participating in the SoCalREN Multifamily Program.
Participating Contractors can offer customers incentives to make energy efficiency upgrades to HVAC, lighting, and water heating systems.
Learn more about becoming a Participating Contractor today by clicking here.
Or call today:
P: (877) 785-2237
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Receive a groundwater conditions update |
Staff monitors groundwater conditions in the District’s service area throughout the year.
Sign up for Eco Gardener classes
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Take the Earth Day challenge to win $3,000 and a Toyota Hybrid Highlander
This Earth Day, The City of Torrance invites the community to take part in the Mayor's Earth Day Bingo Challenge.
This year's Bingo Challenge coincides with the Wyland Foundation's National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation.
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California Green Business Network (CAGBN) |
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California Green Business Network helps businesses through uncertain times
The California Green Business
Network (CAGBM) quickly switched to virtual assistance for small businesses and
is helping them adapt during this
challenging economic time. It will be critical in helping small and medium-sized businesses increase efficiency, bring in customers, and cut costs so they can bounce back.
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Businesses in Torrance, Hawthorne and El Segundo can join the CAGBN by contacting Martha Segovia: (310) 371-7222 or martha@southbaycities.org
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Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners! |
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Thank you to all who helped make the SBCCOG's 22nd Annual General Assembly a success.
Click here to see a video recap of the event.
Below are the contributors for 2022.
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Patrons
Southern California Edison
Benefactors
Continental Development Corporation | Mar Ventures, Inc. • Daily Breeze | Beach Reporter | Palos Verdes Peninsula News • LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell • Chevron Products Company • SoCalGas • South Bay Association of Realtors® (SBAOR)
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Sponsors
American Dark Fiber • Cox Communication • Kosmont Companies • LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn • Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • Northrop Grumman • Southern California Association of Governments • The Energy Coalition • Water Replenishment District of Southern California • Watson Land Company • West Basin Municipal Water District • Ygrene • 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | HazAwayToday.com
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Links to Partner Resources En Español:
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