The City of South Gate works with SCE to shed load during peak power usage, with a peak savings reduction of 8%. The city has reduced their total energy usage by approximately 1,000,000 kWh since 2007 and has cut carbon emissions by 323 metric tons. Savings were achieved by replacing booster pumps and well motors, converting streetlights from series to multiple circuits, implementing sky lighting in City facilities, and installing various other upgrades. The City has also saved approximately 36,000 gallons of water by installing waterless urinals throughout City facilities.