Correction to SCE Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) Venue Information in Long Beach
You may have previously seen a notice in your bill that Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) were occurring in the 2025 General Rate Case for Southern California Edison (SCE). This is a proceeding before the California Public Utilities Commission and is referred to by case number A.23-05-010. The information contained in the notice is correct, except the notice incorrectly stated that the date for the in-person PPHs in Long Beach is March 20, 2024. The correct date for those in-person PPHs is April 10, 2024.
The corrected information for the in-person PPHs in Long Beach is as follows:
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: Recreation Park Community Center, 4900 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90804.
For complete information regarding the Public Participation Hearings, click here.
Energy Solutions: A Guide for Schools and Universities
Viewpoint School Earns A+ in Enhancing Sustainability and Saving Nearly 87,000 kWhs
Viewpoint participated in Savings By Design (SBD), a program that encourages high-performance, non-residential building design and construction to help maximize energy performance in new and upgraded building projects. Through this program, Viewpoint performed building improvements with efficient glazing measures, upgraded HVAC systems with modulating economizers and variable frequency drives (VFDs) to bring in the fresh air, occupancy sensors and more energy-efficient lighting. The school received nearly $10,800 in incentives for energy efficiency upgrades and bill credits of $6,600 during Summer Advantage Incentive (also known as Critical Peak Pricing) events from 2011 through 2013. With Time-Of-Use rates and Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) events in effect, it’s worth taking advantage of similar energy-saving strategies. Read Their Story.
State Funding for Energy-Smart Schools California is already one of the most energy aware and eco active states in the country. Now, the state is offering funding to make our schools more energy efficient—which means upgrades to your buildings and savings that can be spent on education instead of electricity.
Your school can take advantage of Proposition 39 right now, with enhanced savings from existing incentives for short-term updates and long-term savings. What is Proposition 39?
Several schools and universities have already taken advantage of energy-efficient equipment. To help your school receive these same cost-efficient benefits, we offer low-interest financing for qualified energy-efficient projects.
Here are just a few of the energy programs and suggestions proven to increase cost efficiency. You’ll also find more energy-efficient solutions in our Schools and Universities Fact Sheet and a complete list of all our qualifying energy-efficiency incentives and demand response programs by requesting our Solutions Directory.
Want to explore your clean energy options with SCE? We want to help lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint. Clean energy can help provide the solution.
Motor-driven equipment—such as pumps, air compressors and fans—can consume a large amount of energy. Making motors and compressors more efficient could reduce your energy costs.
Here are some ways to control your costs:
Install automatic shut-off devices to reduce peak demand
Install small air compressors for low-use periods
Install sequencing controls on multiple-unit compressor systems
Install variable-frequency drives to control motor speed on swimming pool/spa pumps
Replace old motors with high-efficiency motors
Practice preventive maintenance on motor systems
Optimize system efficiency through smart SCADA controls, condensers, premium efficient motors, compressors and compressed air
Your school may already qualify for incentives that could put these energy-saving improvements into effect.
With these programs, receive bill credits for temporarily reducing energy use upon request during periods of high-energy demand. Choose the ones that best fit your operational needs.
Receive energy savings by using smart technology that effortlessly and temporarily reduces the amount of energy your business uses (known as “load reduction”) during a DR event. With Auto-DR, load reduction is automatic and reliable, so it’s easier to participate in DR programs to capitalize on program earnings and help lower your energy costs.
Here are some immediate ways to significantly reduce your energy use:
Utilize day lighting options and reduce lighting levels
Turn off unnecessary indoor lighting, signs, and office equipment
Shut down unused rooms and facilities
Pre-cool campus buildings/classrooms or cycle air conditioning and ventilation
Raise cooling thermostat settings
Inspect weather stripping for deterioration or gaps around doors and windows
Charge batteries and battery-operated equipment before 4 p.m. and before or after Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) events Reschedule dishwashing before 4 p.m. and CPP events
Turn off commercial ice machines and decorative fountains before 4 p.m.and CPP events
Enable lower power mode setting for computers, monitors, and imaging equipment during TOU On-Peak hours and CPP events
Engage staff; make sure they understand why, when, and how to power down
Encourage staff to minimize printing to reduce energy during TOU On-Peak hours and CPP events