Why Conserve Energy and Be Energy-Conscious?
Conservation can save residents and organizations money. This is one of the most common reasons why many began to cultivate a culture of conservation. However, it is certainly not the only reason. Less electricity used means less fossil fuels burned. While there are cleaner methods to generate energy, much of the electricity generated today is still from non-renewable sources such as oil and coal. Conservation of electrical energy can help lower pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Conserve Energy and Be Energy-Conscious?
Conservation can save residents and organizations money. This is one of the most common reasons why many began to cultivate a culture of conservation. However, it is certainly not the only reason. Less electricity used means less fossil fuels burned. While there are cleaner methods to generate energy, much of the electricity generated today is still from non-renewable sources such as oil and coal. Conservation of electrical energy can help lower pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
ENERGY WISE PARTNERSHIP
Energy Leader Model
Through the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership (SGVEWP), cities are also able to participate in Southern California Edison's (SCE) Energy Leader Model. The model recognizes cities for increasing their energy efficiency in municipal facilities and communities, participating in demand response programs, and engaging in long-term strategic planning for energy efficiency.
There are 4 levels in the Energy Leader Model: Valued, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Cities must meet thresholds in municipal and community energy efficiency, demand response, and strategic planning. Requirements of the Energy Leader Model Program and individual city's energy efficiency performances can be found below.
A copy of the newest Energy Leader Model report (2019 Quarter 3) can be found here.
Energy Efficiency
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Value
Municipal
Commitment to municipal reductions
Reduce municipal usage by 5% of baseline
Reduce municipal usage by 10% of baseline
Reduce municipal usage by 20% of baseline
Community
Commitment to community reductions
Complete 1 community menu item
Complete 2 community menu items
Complete 3 community menu items
Demand Response (DR)
Commitment to demand response
Enroll at least 1 facility in a DR program
Enroll at least 25% of eligible facilities in a DR program
Enroll at least 50% of eligiblefacilities in a DR program
Conduct 1 co-branded DR marketing event
Enroll at least 1 account in an Auto-DR program
Strategic Planning
Commitment to long-term strategic planning
Initiate Energy Action Plan
Complete Energy Action Plan
Implement Energy Action Plan
Cities
Bradbury
Diamond Bar
Industry
Irwindale
La Canada-Flintridge
Temple City
Glendora
La Puente
La Verne
Montebello
Monterey Park
Rosemead
San Dimas
Sierra Madre
Walnut
Alhambra
Arcadia
Duarte
Monrovia
Pomona
San Marino
South El Monte
South Pasadena
Baldwin Park
Claremont
Covina
El Monte
San Gabriel
West Covina