The OPEN Daily : Eco-Living
Hermosa Beach to use grant money to eliminate its ‘carbon footprint’
May 15, 2012 at 7:23 pm
www.dailybreeze.com
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Hermosa Beach has been awarded a large grant from a state environmental group aimed at making the beach town more environmentally friendly.
L.A. Free Store Searching For Home
May 14, 2012 at 4:10 pm
laecovillage.wordpress.com
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Laura Smith is setting up a Free Store in Los Angeles next month! It sounds like a great idea, so I am passing her query along to potential L.A. collaborators via the Eco-Village blog: Free L.A.’s free store will be somewhat similar to this Fo’ Real Free Market from Richmond, Virginia Vassar College student and [...]
Lots of Solar Power May Reduce, Not Increase, Electricity Prices
May 14, 2012 at 7:38 am
www.renewableenergyworld.com
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Whether German feed-in tariffs or U.S. tax incentives, opponents of solar rail at its perceived high cost. But a story making rounds this week, "why power generators are terrified of solar," presents a powerful image that may flip this conventional wisdom on its head. Building lots of solar power can actually reduce electricity prices, to [...]
Energy audits may be beneficial for both home buyers and sellers
May 12, 2012 at 11:00 pm
www.latimes.com
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Energy audits can save buyers thousands of dollars in future operating costs. One real estate broker says they help sell houses — even raise prices — rather than wrecking deals.WASHINGTON — It may be the best-kept secret in residential real estate: For a couple of hundred dollars, a potential buyer bidding on an existing house [...]
L.A. Can Generate 5 GW of Solar Power Using Virtually No Additional Land
May 12, 2012 at 8:31 pm
cleantechnica.com
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The city of Los Angeles has more than 12,000 acres (48.5 million square metres, 19 square miles, or 48 square km.) of rooftop space available for an array of solar panels large enough to generate 5.5 GW (5,500 MW or 5.5 billion watts) of electric power, according to a recent announcement from the Los Angeles Business Council.
Palisades Stormwater Project Construction to Pick Up This Summer
May 11, 2012 at 10:33 pm
pacificpalisades.patch.com
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Construction will pick up at Temescal Canyon Park in Pacific Palisades this summer as crews begin building a stormwater diversion structure. The project is part of the Temescal Canyon Park Stormwater Best Management Practices Project (BMP), run by the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
Pali Beaches Ace Water Quality Report
May 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm
pacificpalisades.patch.com
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All but one beach in Pacific Palisades scored an "A" for water quality in the past 30 days, according to a report released Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The "30 Day Grade" report showed Will Rogers State Beach at Santa Ynez Storm Drain had insufficient data, but the rest were at the top of the class! Most beaches scored either a "B" or "C" grade during the previous report from the department.
9th Annual AltBuild Expo in Santa Monica
May 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm
www.gotogreenla.com
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On May 11-12, 2012, the annual Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo (AltBuild Expo) celebrates its 9th year at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401). Presented by the City of Santa Monica, AltBuild Expo & Conference is considered the largest and most-respected green design and building expo in Southern California, serving top industry professionals--architects, builders, contractors, engineers, landscapers--and exhibitors, as well as a large consumer audience. The event highlights programming that serves both those already committed to, and those who are poised to enter, sustainable design.
21st Annual Santa Monica Festival
May 10, 2012 at 5:39 pm
In the heart of California’s most beautiful beachfront city, the 21st annual Santa Monica Festival brings together the community while highlighting the dynamic connection between the City’s businesses, arts and environment, providing ideas and solutions for a greener, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. The festival offers something for everyone with an array of interactive activities, live music and dance, fitness and food. Admission, parking and bike valet are free.
Free Electronic Recycling Event
May 8, 2012 at 8:20 pm
www.openmarvista.net
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The Los Angeles Parks Foundation will be hosting a FREE Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, May 19th from 8am-2pm at Mar Vista Recreation Center. Bring all of those unsed/unwanted electronics that have been cluttering up your life! Proceeds benefit your City Parks.
LADWP Asks Customers to Conserve Water due to Reduced Snowpack & Increased Water Use
May 8, 2012 at 8:45 am
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is reminding customers that Mandatory Water Conservation remains in effect and urges customers to increase their water conservation efforts where possible. Overall, water conservation in Los Angeles has been remarkable over the past five years, but recently customer use has been on the rise.
Photo Gallery: Pali’s Spring Garden Tour
May 7, 2012 at 8:48 am
pacificpalisades.patch.com
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The Pacific Palisades Garden Club held it's annual Spring Garden Tour on April 29, taking home and garden lovers through five private gardens and a native plant garden at Canyon Chater Elementary School. According to the PPGC, the tour visited two gardens on Iliff Street, one on upper Chautauqua Boulevard, another garden on El Medio [...]
