| Action | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Becoming a Wise Buyer | CA - CoolClimate |
Funding wizard CoolClimate: Find grants and incentives for sustainability projects! |
| Installing Energy-Efficient Lights | IRV - End of Life LightBulbs |
Recycling is a positive choice to make for our environment and End Of Life Bulbs wants to make this decision as care-free as possible for you and your company. |
| Installing Energy-Efficient Lights | IRV - Disposing Light Bulbs |
Consumers can contact their local municipal solid waste agency directly, take CFLs to a County of Orange Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center or to a participating hardware store |
| Installing Energy-Efficient Lights | IRV - Energy Saving Lights |
Replacing a standard light bulb with Energy Star fluorescent bulbs will maximize the efficiency and life your light usage by 6 to 10 times. |
| Switching to Renewable Energy | IRV - SCE Green Rate Plan |
The Green Rate Plan from SCE gives you the opportunity to purchase renewable energy. If you can’t install solar panels on your roof, this might be a good alternative solution for you to participate in solar without having to install or maintain solar panels. By participating in the Green Rate, you help support local solar power, reduce your greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity, and help play a key role in creating a cleaner, healthier environment. |
| Switching to Renewable Energy | IRV - Solar Programs |
Learn more about Solar programs for Irvine residents and find out what rules apply to solar energy systems in the City of Irvine. |
| Turning Appliances All the Way Off | OhmConnect - Save Energy. Get Paid |
OhmConnect alerts you and your smart home when dirty, expensive power plants switch on nearby and rewards you for reducing your electricity use. Learn more! |
| Achieving Maximum Energy Efficiency | LA- Green Affordable Housing Program |
FOR CERTAIN ZIP CODES IN THE EASTERN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Launched to deliver community resources for reducing energy and water as well as greenhouse gas emissions in naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH). This program was developed to support all Angelenos in having healthy, efficient, and resilient places to live, work, and play and is the process of enrolling 10 buildings in the Eastern San Fernando Valley. |
| Circling Your Economy | LA- Mutual Aid LA |
Find Mutual Aid Networks and other community self-support projects near you. Reach out to these groups directly via the map to get involved, offer resources, or submit needs requests. |
| Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) | LA - Department of Transportation |
Bicycling is good for your health, the environment, and your wallet. LADOT is making bicycling safer and more comfortable for all by building better bike lanes, increasing safe bike parking and repair stations, and creating the world’s largest scooter and bike share program. |
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