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CONSERVATION: ENERGY “Go-Green – Save the Planet one Business at a Time!” It pays to be energy efficient because your business saves money and helps the Earth. Here are some money saving ideas from the Small Business Energy Alliance: • Lower you’re A/C energy use by 5 to 25%! Arrange for a tune-up for your air conditioning system (package units up to 20 tons) that can increase its efficiency and lower your electricity costs. • Lower your lighting energy use by up to 50%! Install new energy-efficient lamps, ballasts and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). • Lower your refrigeration energy use by 5 to 25%! Arrange for a tune-up for your refrigeration system that can increase its efficiency and lower your electricity costs. • Lower your A/C and heating energy usage by 5 to 15%! Install a high-quality, commercial grade programmable thermostat to help you save on cooling energy. The Small Business Energy Alliance can help to offset some of the charges involved in these tune-ups and new equipment purchases, even audit your systems for free and give you a list of energy-saving recommendations. Contact them at www.sbeaonline.com or (888) 759-9800. Other Energy-Saving Programs: • Get a free copy of the Southern California Edison’s (SCE) business Energy Guide. It will provide you with low cost steps you can take to save money. SCE also offers commercial and industrial programs such as the Express Efficiency Programs and standard Performance Contract Programs. For more information visit www.sce.com. While you’re there, find out how your business can be more energy efficient by taking SCE’s online business energy survey. • The Energy Innovation Group (EIG) manages the rebate program and can have a program specialist visit your business location at no cost to you to determine your energy savings and rebate opportunity. You may also fax or mail your latest SCE bill to EIG to determine your eligibility. For more information contact EIG by calling (310) 306-4426. • Visit www.socalgas.com and use the Southern California Gas company’s website to find hidden energy cost savings by identifying energy-saving opportunities for your business. They offer rebates for new energy efficient equipment, and you can have an energy professional conduct a free, detailed walk through and analysis of your facility. Just call 1-800-GAS-2000 to schedule a visit. Flex Your Power Flex Your Power is California’s statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign. Initiated in 2001, Flex Your Power is a Partnership of California’s utilities, residents, Businesses, Institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations working to save energy. They just added a new feature, “Flex Your Power at the Pump” that offers tips to help lower gasoline consumption. Visit: www.fypower.org or call (415) 771-7571.
CONSERVATION: WATER Water Conservation - Rebates for Businesses !!!! Metropolitan Water District of Southern California offers rebates between $30 to $3,120 to businesses by installing or retrofitting qualifying water-saving devices. Businesses must be located in areas served by Metropolitan. Please visit Metropolitan’s website to obtain additional information on this program. The following is a partial list of rebated devices:
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SAVE WATER, SAVE A BUCK PROGRAM: Why Should Your Business Save Water? • Lower Water/Sewer Bills – Improved water efficiency lowers your utility costs We Can Help The SAVE WATER, SAVE A BUCK program is a Commercial/Industrial Rebate program sponsored throught the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and the City of Torrance to help business, industry and institutional water customers save big bucks by conserving precious water resources Through the SAVE WATER, SAVE A BUCK rebate program, you can install water conserving items such as high efficiency washing machines, kitchen sprayers, x-ray film processor recirculation systems, water pressurized brooms, dual-flush toilet systems and cooling tower conductivity controllers AND get money back! If you’re interested in your bottom line and saving water for our future, contact THE SAVE WATER, SAVE A BUCK program at 877/SAV A BUC (877-728-2282) or www.mwdh2o.com. WATERBROOMS FREE TO SOUTH BAY BUSINESSES (First come, first served!) This new water saving technology uses a combination of air and water pressure to clean and remove dust, dirt, food spills, leaves, litter, sawdust and bird droppings from concrete asphalt or any other hard surface. The air and water pressure does all the work. Made in the USA, the lightweight WatermiserTM Waterbroom can be used on any area that is now being cleaned using a hose and nozzle, power washer or similar device. ~ Construction job sites ~ Pool decks Exceptional Water Savings – Uses as little as 2.0 gallons per minute vs. a hose and nozzle that may use from 6 to 18 gallons per minute. In the Metropolitan Water District Pilot Program, participants averaged water savings in excess of 60%. Cleans Faster – Users report their time is reduced by as much as 75% when compared to cleaning with a garden hose, power washer or broom. Reduces Liability – Washes and dries in minutes, reducing the possibility of slipping and falling, and prevents runoff water, minimizing pollution. Five Year Warranty – parts and labor Two Sizes: Contact: South Bay Energy Savings Center at 310/543-3022 www.sbesc.com
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