Los Angeles strives to be the cleanest, greenest big city in the United States. Below we provide some resources so that your business can improve its energy efficiency, waste management, and carbon footprint. Visit Environment LA to learn more about what the City of Los Angeles is doing to combat global warming and improve our local environment.
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Eight Ways You Can Green Your Business District
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GET CASH FOR SAVING ENERGY AND WATER
In Los Angeles, we are serious about cleaning up our environment. For that reason, the City of Los Angeles offers many different ways for you to receive cash rebates and reduce your utility bill! Click on the links below to see if your business is eligible for these green rebates.
Install an Energy Efficient Chiller
Does your business use a chiller for space conditioning? You may qualify for cash rebates when you buy a more energy efficient chiller.
Install Energy Efficient Lighting Equipment
Reduce your firm's electricity bills and the cost of new lighting equipment by retrofitting existing fixtures with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient lighting technologies.
Build an Energy Efficient Building
Receive cash incentives when you build a new energy efficient building (also see Green Building Program).
Install Energy Efficient Equipment and Systems
Receive cash incentives for the installation of energy saving measures, equipment or systems that exceed Title 24 or minimum industry standards.
Receive Free Energy Efficient Lighting Equipment for Your Small Business
Receive a free lighting assessment, free lighting upgrades (up to $2,500 in costs), and free installation when you participate in the Small Business Direct Install Program.
Replace or Retrofit Your Refrigeration Equipment
Reduce your electricity bills and the cost of new refrigeration equipment by replacing or retrofitting existing refrigeration equipment with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient refrigeration technologies.
Receive incentive payments when you purchase and install your own solar power systems.
Install Water Efficient Equipment
Get cash rebates when you install equipment that reduces your water consumption.
EIGHT EASY WAYS YOU CAN GREEN YOUR BUSINESS DISTRICTWhile many businesses interact with their local government mainly to pay taxes and file permits, keep in mind that we can work together to help improve the quality of life in your business district. More trees, better lighting, clean sidewalks, well-maintained streets, graffiti-free walls – all will help bring more customers to your neighborhood.
1. Plant Some Trees: Complete an online workshop or certify that a professional landscaper will plant and maintain the trees; submit your application; the City will deliver the trees.
Responsible Agency: Department of Water and Power
2. Report Graffiti: Dial 3-1-1 or click here to make an anonymous request for graffiti removal.
Responsible Agency: Bureau of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification
3. Request a Bulky-item Pick Up: Old sofas, mattresses, and other items lying around deter potential customers. Request a bulky-item pick up next time and the City will pick it up for you.
Responsible Agency: Bureau of Sanitation
4. Report Illegal Dumping: Did someone illegally dump an item in front of your business? Dial 3-1-1 to report it and get it picked up.
Responsible Agency: Bureau of Sanitation
5. Install Outdoor Lighting: More light will make your district safer and more pedestrian friendly. Also, the lights we use are energy efficient. Pay a small flat, monthly fee and the Department of Water will install and maintain your new outdoor area lighting.
Responsible Agency: Department of Water and Power
6. Make Your Street More Pedestrian-Friendly: Notice a crack in your sidewalk, an alley that needs cleaning, an overgrown tree or other street maintenance issues? Submit a request for service.
Responsible Agency: Bureau of Street Services
7. Partner with the City on Sidewalk Reconstruction: To the take extra step in making your district walkable, you can partner with the City on a 50/50 voluntary sidewalk reconstruction partnership.
Responsible Agency: Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division
8. Request a Sidewalk Bicycle Rack: Increase mobility by giving your customers transportation options. Click here to submit a request for a sidewalk bicycle rack or call 213-972-4972.
Responsible Agency: Department of Transportation, Bicycle Services
Have some additional tips on how to green a business district? Let us know!
LOS ANGELES GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM
What is the Green Building Program?
Standard of Sustainable Excellence
Visit the Los Angeles Green Building website to learn more.
MORE GREEN BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Bottom Line: A guide to Energy and Water Efficiency for your Business
Learn how you can lower your operating costs by reducing your energy and water consumption. Provided by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Revitalizes abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial properties where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived contamination.
The Bureau of Sanitation offers several programs that will help your business reduce waste.
Energy Load Monitoring Program
Provides LADWP's medium to large commercial and industrial customers with tools to view, modify and analyze their energy load data.
Sign up for a program that brings more clean, renewable power to LA. Many notable companies have already signed up to be an LADWP Green Power customer, such as the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles World Airports and Park La Brea, among others.