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Inglewood/Aiport Area Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter
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August 2008 Issue
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 BAY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CENTER
CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS WITH UNVEILING OF NEW NAME Save Water, Energy, Money, and the Environment This is the fifth year that SBESC (South Bay Energy Savings Center) has been working towards a greener, cleaner South Bay. Along with celebration comes a new name: South Bay Energy Savings Center (SBESC) is now the South Bay ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Center (SBSESC). The new name was recently approved by the Board of Directors of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), the joint powers authority under which the Center operates. Board Chairman Redondo Beach Council member Steve Diels said, “We believe the new name highlights and better encompasses the broad range of services the center provides to the region.” The SBESC is the South Bay’s local clearinghouse for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental information - training, materials and outreach. “It’s the best example in the State of AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The SBESC is solution-oriented and provides information to businesses, residents and public agencies about the methods and technologies available to help citizens become more energy-efficient,” according to Marilyn Lyon, the Center’s Project Manager. SBESC provides training and educational opportunities, library materials, online resources and essential tools to assist public agencies, businesses, and residents in better understanding the potential for energy efficiency within their homes and businesses. The Center hosts a wide variety of seminars, training sessions, and community events to assist consumers in making the best decision regarding energy use. Visitors to the Center can utilize the lending library of energy educational materials and tools. Various energy-efficiency exhibits are also on display. SBESC has also expanded its services through the Energy Efficiency Plus (EE+) program which delivers significant and measurable energy savings by working directly with public agencies on joint procurement of energy and water efficient equipment as well as providing information on more energy and water efficient practices. Becoming more efficient can greatly reduce use of fossil fuels that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The Center is operated by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments which partners with The Gas CompanySM, Southern California Edison, West Basin Municipal Water District, the City of Torrance, and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. Visit www.sbesc.com for the latest activities, schedules and opportunities to participate in a greener South Bay. The SBESC is located at 3868 Carson St., Suite 110, Torrance, CA 90503. |
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