Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste Management, Recycling and Waste Prevention
Southern California Edison recovers more than 38 million pounds of copper and steel annually by recycling out-of-service transformers, scrap wire and cable. The company also reclaims more than 12 million pounds of oil from transformers, circuit breakers and bushings. Through SCE’s award-winning recycling and waste reduction program, WasteNot, the company recycles 35,000 tons of waste materials annually, preventing more than 28,500 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. WasteNot saves enough energy to provide power to more than 43,000 homes.
For more information about SCE's waste management practices, please visit our Distribution & the Environment section.
Marine Mitigation
In order to mitigate environmental impacts from SCE’s San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), the utility is restoring 150 acres of coastal wetlands near San Diego to provide breeding grounds for fish and protected bird species. This is one of the largest wetland restoration projects in the U.S. The company is also constructing a 150-acre artificial kelp reef near San Clemente to create a marine habitat. SCE is also co-funding the Hubbs/Sea World Research Institute fish hatchery, which releases 100,000 young sea bass into the ocean annually.
Learn more about marine mitigation.
Heritage Resource Protection
Many of Edison’s transmission line corridors and other company-managed lands contain historic and archaeological resources, including some of Edison’s own facilities. Edison’s heritage resource protection program focuses on protecting and preserving these resources through thoughtful management, annual training of field personnel, and commitment to the spirit as well as the letter of the law.
Avian Protection
SCE’s avian protection program is designed to reduce the impacts of its facilities on birds, particularly birds of prey. SCE biologists work with project planners to design or retrofit structures to be avian safe so birds can land safely without coming into contact with power lines.
Learn more about avian (raptor) protection.
Endangered Species Protection
As part of SCE’s Endangered Species Alert Program, SCE biologists regularly work with project planners and construction personnel to ensure that project activities avoid or minimize impacts tomore than 175 endangered species and their habitats.
Learn more about wildlife protection.
Forest Management
Edison forestry management of the lands around Shaver Lake has restored the forests to their pre-1850 status, helping wildlife populations to thrive—including bald eagles and spotted owls. SCE is also planting 50,000 trees over the next 10 years in Irvine’s Great Park.
Learn more about forest management.
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