Long Beach utilities

Smart Grid: How Smart Is It; CSULB Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series to Host Panel of Experts Oct. 27

“Smart Grid: How Smart Is It?” will be the topic of a panel discussion at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Pointe Event and Conference Center in the Walter Pyramid. The event begins with registration and an opportunity to network and meet the panel of experts.

New Year Brings New Home in Coronado for Long Beach Graphic Designer

This New Year’s Eve was unlike any other for Alquinn Velasquez. At 32 years old, the Long Beach graphic designer moved in to his dream home with the help of friends. Velasquez, a Bay Area native, fell in love with Long Beach when came here 14 years ago to attend college at California State University [...]

SCE Construction Project to Add 1,000 Temporary Jobs and $300 Million to Southland Economy

Southern California Edison (SCE) plans this fall to shut down one of two reactor units at its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station for a major construction program. The project involves replacing the plant’s largest components – steam generators – and will add approximately 1,000 temporary jobs to the region. The construction program will generate a [...]

Southern California Edison Increases Pool Pump Rebate to $300

Southern California Edison (SCE) has increased the rebate from $200 to $300 for customers who buy a qualified energy-efficient pool pump. “We hope that the higher rebate will be the extra nudge customers need to upgrade to a more efficient pool pump,” said Gene Rodrigues, SCE’s director, Energy Efficiency and Solar Division. “An energy-efficient pool [...]

SCE Helps Customers ‘Go Solar’ with Free Classes

Southern California Edison (SCE) will help its residential customers “follow the sun” with free classes on the California Solar Initiative (CSI) program and the incentives it offers to homeowners who decide to “go solar.” At the free solar energy information classes participants will learn about:

Tips for Keeping Summer Energy Bills Low

The West Coast has finally been enjoying the warm weather of summer and Southern California Edison reminds customers that by being more energy efficient, they can lower their summer bills. The utility, recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies for its groundbreaking work in energy efficiency, offers multiple solutions for residential and [...]

SCE Launches Request for Offers for Renewables Standard Contracts Program

Southern California Edison (SCE), the nation’s leading utility for renewable energy, has launched a request for offers for more renewable contracts from small generators. Offers from all renewable technologies in generating facilities 20 megawatts and under are welcome. This solicitation will be SCE’s first open, competitive call for additional renewable power contracts under the Renewables [...]

Cash for Appliances PLUS Offers a Second Chance for Energy Rebates

The California Energy Commission announced Wednesday a decision to offer additional incentives for residents purchasing energy-efficient appliances or recycling old energy-guzzling models. The expanded program, called California Cash for Appliances PLUS, now includes energy-efficient dishwashers, freezers, water heaters and heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems to existing rebates on refrigerators, clothes washers and room air [...]

Long Beach’s Second Solar Trash Bin Debuts on Second Street

On Wednesday, July 28, the City of Long Beach debuted the City’s second solar trash can. This solar trash can was installed in Belmont Shore as part of a six-month-long pilot project in various parts of the city. “I have been looking forward to the installation of the solar trash bins here in Belmont Shore,” [...]

Southern California Edison to Install Smart Meters in Long Beach Area

Southern California Edison’s SmartConnect program has begun installing smart electricity meters in Long Beach. SCE customers will receive new smart meters and be able to take advantage of new programs and services enabled by the meters. During late July and August communities in the following cities will get smart meters: Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long [...]

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