Southern Santa Barbara County residents are invited to participate in the Comprehensive Mobile Home Program, sponsored by the South County Energy Efficiency Partnership (SCEEP) that is administered by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company through a contract awarded to Synergies Companies.
Beginning August 15th, the program will offer mobile home residents free energy-efficient products including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), low-flow showerheads, free weatherization, duct testing, and much more. The program is designed to help customers achieve their energy-savings goals. The program is offered at no cost to qualified customers. To be eligible, participants must live in southern Santa Barbara County and be customers of Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company. Additional terms and conditions apply. To sign up, visit www.synergycompanies.org or call 888-988-9829.
This program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission through a contract awarded to Synergies Companies.
The South County Energy Efficiency Partnership (SCEEP) is pleased to announce its participation in the Community Environmental Council’s 2011 Solar SUNday Festival, on July 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. At the SCEEP booth, festival participants can learn energy efficiency tips and Southern California Edison customers can take home a free Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulb. Through SCEEP, festival participants who are Southern California Gas Co. customers can also sign up to receive a free Energy Efficiency kit or enter an hourly drawing for Light Emitting Diode (LED) giveaways.
Before adding solar panels to a home or office, energy managers and solar installers recommend ensuring that the building or home is as energy-efficient as possible. Using energy-efficient CFLs and LED lighting helps to lower energy use and reduce cost. Throughout the day, SCEEP representatives will facilitate a hands-on demonstration, comparing how much energy it takes to power incandescent light bulbs versus energy-saving CFLs and LEDs utilizing a special hand crank demonstration device.
Southern California Gas Co. customers can register at the SCEEP booth to receive an Energy Efficiency Starter Kit, containing three faucet aerators and a low-flow showerhead, allowing air to enter into the water stream to maintain a high-pressure flow while reducing water usage. SCEEP will also give out information on residential and business rebates that are available from Southern California Edison and from Southern California Gas Co..
“SCEEP is committed to showing the community how to be as energy-efficient as possible,” said Jim Dewey, Facilities and Energy Manager, City of Santa Barbara and SCEEP Spokesperson. “We are a resource for everyone in the South County as we continue to move into a more energy-efficient future.”
Free Refrigerator Pickup Day!
Southern California Edison visited the qualifying homes or businesses to haul away old refrigerators or freezers. Participants received a $50 check in the mail. SCEEP hosted a free refrigerator pick-up day on Saturday, June 4. All residents and businesses in South Santa Barbara County that wanted to replace their older working refrigerator or freezer with a more energy-efficient appliance or dispose of a spare were encouraged to register by calling 800-234-9722 or by visiting www.sce.com/appliance.
In addition to picking up old, working units and recycling them, SCE also paid $50 for a refrigerator and $50 for a freezer, limit two units per qualifying customer. Old appliances were dismantled at a recycling center where the metals and refrigerants are removed in an environmentally safe manner.
To qualify, refrigerators or freezers had to have been be in working (e.g., cooling) order and between 10 and 32 cubic feet, located at a valid SCE billing address within the SCE territory. Pickup is limited to two refrigerators or freezers per location per year.
Small & Medium Business - Direct Install Program
Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpineria: February 2011
Today's economy is especially challenging for small businesses. Many are aggressively seeking ways to cut expenses and better manage operating costs. Energy costs can impact your bottom line. . . that's why SCE is offering the Direct Install program.
The Direct Install program is an excellent way for your business to reduce energy costs and save money. This effortless program provides qualifying businesses with FREE energy-efficient products, FREE installation and long-term energy.
Direct Install is in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria in January and February 2011.
Here's how the program works:
SCE has contracted with highly-skilled energy efficiency experts (FESS Comprehensive Energy Solutions) who evaluate your facility, free of charge, to identify energy savings opportunities.
With your approval, the contractor installs FREE energy-efficient replacement equipment. By replacing the less efficient equipment with new, energy-efficient technology, your business will reduce its energy use, carbon footprint and electric bill – all at no cost to you.
FESS takes 5–10 minutes to complete the energy assessment and make recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of your business. If you agree with the recommendations, the contractor will ask you to sign an Authorization Form and schedule an appointment for a convenient time to install the equipment. Installation of recommended energy-efficient equipment will take less than two hours and your business can remain open.
What you receive:
Qualified SCE business customers using less than 100kW monthly are eligible for:
FREE energy evaluation and savings analysis
FREE energy-efficient products that include:
o Fluorescent Lighting
o High Intensity Discharge (HID) Fixtures
o Refrigeration
Door closers, suction line insulation and strip curtains
o LED Open and Exit Signs
o Window Film
o Occupancy sensors
o Vending Misers
o Programmable Thermostats
FREE product installation
Who can participate:
The Direct Install program is available to qualified businesses using less than 100kw monthly. Corporately-owned national franchises are not eligible. If you participated in the Direct Install program in the past, you may still be eligible.
What is needed: You do not need to purchase anything to participate. Simply be willing to have your less-efficient equipment replaced with more energy-efficient products — free of charge.
Participation in the program is limited to times when an SCE contractor is scheduled to be in your community. Direct Install is in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria in January and February 2011. For more information call (800) 736-4777.
Making improvements around your home or apartment? Find money-saving rebates on qualifying energy-efficient appliances or upgrades from SoCalGas
Clothes Washers Get a $35 rebate on select Energy Star clothes washers. Energy Star models use up to 50% less energy per load. Instant and mail-in rebates are available -- rebatedetails.
Tankless Water Heaters Get a $200 rebate on tankless water heaters. Tankless water heaters can save your household up to $200 per year. Only mail-in rebates are available -- rebate details.
Cold Water Wash Laundry Detergent $2.50 per bottle rebate at Costco within SoCalGas territory. Evolve Roadrunner Showerhead Rebate $15 rebate at Costco stores within SoCalGas territory.
Dishwasher Get up to a $30 rebate on select Energy Star dishwashers. Save up to $30 a year in energy costs by purchasing an Energy Star qualified model. Instant and mail-in rebates are available -- rebate details.
For information on more rebates from SoCalGas, clickhere.
Save energy! Get your old, working refrigerator recycled for FREE! Plus, get a $50 rebate for a new one!
SCE continuosily offers a FREE refrigerator pick-up program for all SCE customers in South Santa Barbara County that want to replace their older refrigerator or freezer with a more efficient appliance or dispose of a spare. In addition to picking up old, working units and recycling them, SCE will also pay $50 for a refrigerator and $50 for a freezer, limit two units per qualifying customer.
SCE will visit your home or business to haul away the old refrigerator or freezer. You will then receive a check by mail -- $50 for refrigerators and $50 for freezers (limit 2). Old appliances are dismantled at a recycling center where the metals and refrigerants are removed in an environmentally safe manner.
To qualify, residents and businesses must be an SCE customer, and the appliance must be located at an address in SCE's service territory. Refrigerators and freezers must be in working condition, plugged in and cooling for 24 hours prior to pick up so that the unit can be verified as still working. Only refrigerator or freezer units of 10 to 32 cubic feet will be accepted.
To participate, just schedule an appointment by going online or call 1-800-234-9722.
