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newsrel -- SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS LAUNCHES ENERGY MAKEOVER WEEK IN LENNOX AREA

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 11:10:04
An unprecedented collaboration of environmental experts and
public utilities to launch a week-long series of programs in the
Lennox area . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 23, 2010 

Contact: Aurelio Rojas 213-280-6579
James Bolden 213-200-5314

SUPERVISOR RIDLEY-THOMAS LAUNCHES ENERGY
MAKEOVER WEEK IN LENNOX AREA

LOS ANGELES -- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas today joined an
unprecedented collaboration of environmental experts and public
utilities to launch a week-long series of programs in the Lennox
area that will help businesses and residents reduce energy use.

During the next couple of days, Southern California Edison, West
Basin Water District and the Golden State Water Company will
install energy and water conservation resources, including new
lighting, refrigeration and heating, low-flush toilets and
kitchen resources, in more than 90 businesses. 

Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said the goal is to demonstrate how
small businesses can easily achieve about 15 to 20 percent in
energy savings with retrofits and taking advantage of available
resources.

“Our energy makeover will demonstrate that small communities can
improve their carbon footprint and benefit their bottom line
through minor improvements in their homes and businesses,”
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas said during the kickoff event at a
shopping center in Lennox.

Joining Supervisor Ridley-Thomas were Mary Nichols, California
Air Resources Board; Kelly McDowell, Chair of the South Bay
Council of Governments; Dave Ford, Southern California Edison;
Gloria Gray, West Basin Water District; Shad Rezai, Golden State
Water; and Luis Perez, owner of the Los Tapatios Market.

"Energy makeovers are coming to communities around the state,”
Ms. Nichols said. “Thanks to astute local leaders, Lennox stands
to be a winner."

Lennox is located in Southwest Los Angeles County northeast of
the 405 and 105 Freeways. Residents are subjected to high levels
of pollution and aircraft and automobile related noise.

Supervisor Ridley-Thomas has made improving the environment and
generating jobs in the Second District top priorities. He said
that in addition to reducing energy use, efforts like those in
Lennox help to promote green technology.

“This is an effort to drive good, green and local jobs – jobs
you can’t outsource,” he said. ”

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