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Energy-Saving Tips Cards
Download our hot weather energy-saving tips cards and reduce electricity costs as well as protect the environment.
Take Top-level Action Steps
- Create an energy management plan and appoint an energy coordinator and team.
- Implement and enforce a procurement policy for energy-efficient products and appliances. Order the free ENERGY STAR Purchasing Tool Kit, which provides nuts and bolts information geared to large institutional buyers. The kit can be obtained by calling the ENERGY STAR hotline at: 888-STAR-YES (782-7937).
- For state facilities, follow – and exceed – the protocols of the Department of General Services Management Memo 03-14 (PDF, 768 KB) for state facility managers and employees.
- Conduct an education and outreach campaign to spread information about smart energy use to residents, businesses and employees.
Apply for Funding and Technical Assistance
- Energy Partnership Program: California Energy Commission (CEC) helps cities and counties reduce energy use in office buildings, police and fire stations and other buildings. An initial free feasibility study identifies possible energy efficiency projects.
- Local Government Initiative: Southern California Edison (SCE) provides local governments in its service territory with information and education to improve the efficiency of the residential and nonresidential buildings in their jurisdiction. Call 626-302-3159.
- Energy Code Training: San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) holds free classes on the more stringent Title 24 requirements, as well as energy software modeling tools.
- Emerging Technology and Special Rebate Programs: The Center for Emerging Energy Technologies helps cities reduce energy costs by 10% to 30% through energy efficiency technologies. Paybacks typically average 24-36 months and projects can be completed with no cash outlay.
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