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Energy, in the form of natural
gas and electricity, is vital for the operation of
our homes and businesses, but it comes at tremendous
cost. The production of electricity is the largest
polluting industry on earth, producing pollutants
that contribute to smog, acid rain, mercury
poisoning in lakes, rivers, and oceans, and global
warming, to name just a few. Many are working to
promote renewable energy sources like wind and solar
to help reduce environmental declines, but change
comes with much difficulty.
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first step and
saves precious non-renewable resources and reduces
pollution and unnecessary expenses from
your monthly bills. Self-generation,
which
is the production or
conversion of energy on-site,
is a second important step in moving to a
sustainable path.
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The City of Santa Monica has a commitment
to protecting the environment, improving quality of
life, and promoting sustainability. In order to
fulfill this commitment, the City was the first in
the nation to purchase “green” energy produced from
non-polluting geothermal sources in Central
California.
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Businesses rely on intensive amounts of electricity
to run equipment, lighting, and air conditioning and
the cost and reliability of that electricity
will be an issue for the foreseeable future
However, there are many options available to
businesses that help reduce demand and lock in fixed
savings.
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The City of Santa Monica supports the efforts of
commercial establishments to
find ways to save energy and install equipment that
reduces energy use and minimizes pollution
generation. Santa Monica sponsors Green Building
Design and Construction training, the Small Business
Energy Expo, Solar Installation training, and the
Green Building
Resource Center.
We are also partners in the Community Energy
Partnership, that, along with Irvine, West
Hollywood, Brea, Moreno Valley, and Palm Desert, is
utilizing Public Benefits Funds acquired through a
third-party State administered program, provides
resources to conduct programs that include small
commercial retrofit measures and educational efforts
to reach this underserved sector.
For
assistanance, email stuart.cooley@smgov.net, or call the
Energy Office at (310) 458-2238
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Got Solar?
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Interested in how your neighbor went solar and what their experience was like? Solar Santa Monica profiles the experiences of numerous participants, both commercial and residential. Check them out.
To learn more about the free Solar Santa Monica program and to realize your solar potential, contact us at (310) 458-4992.
We will help you meet your sustainability goals.
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