Today, new climate-driven energy needs and the emergence of clean, high-performing “distributed energy resources” (DERs) are challenging this paradigm with possibilities for local decision-making and investment in electricity production, supply and use.
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), has launched the 2023 South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program to celebrate South Bay cities for their efforts in pursuing energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability-related tasks. South Bay cities that are [...]
Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs manager, City of Hermosa Beach, observes as Shawn Fujioka, project coordinator, SBCCOG inventories the serial number of a refrigerator at Hermosa Beach City Hall to determine its manufacture date, make and wattage. South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) team members Shawn Fujioka and [...]
In 2021, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) announced that one of its three major field commands would be headquartered at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo. The renamed Space System Command (SSC) would be responsible for identifying, prototyping and fielding innovative, space-based solutions to support and meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy.
A rolling turtle will be the face of a new network of local streets coming soon to the South Bay. The turtle will be featured on road signage for the new 243-mile route of streets called The Local Travel Network (LTN) to communicate “slow is the way to go.” The [...]
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is launching the Digital Equity Project to create a “roadmap” for improving broadband access in historically disadvantaged communities of the South Bay. The SBCCOG recently received a $498,949 Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant. Through this funding, it will work with a [...]
United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm speaks with Gene Rodrigues as he is sworn in as assistant energy secretary for electricity at a recent ceremony in Washington D.C. The General Assembly is an opportunity for thought leaders to gather, share ideas and discuss important issues that impact [...]
Laurie Jacobs, project coordinator, SBCCOG Homeless Services programs, loads welcome kits made by west Torrance Girl Scouts in preparation for distribution to formerly unhoused neighbors who have been newly placed in permanent housing. The South Bay Council of Governments (SBCCOG) recently worked with a west Torrance Girl Scout [...]
By Lynn Hur, research and communications intern, Los Angeles Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) Heat is a year-round threat to health in Los Angeles County. New UCLA research (bit.ly/3TL6uCs) shows that on extreme heat days, emergency room visits increase by 1,500 patients. Estimates (bit.ly/3szZmgf) show 16 additional people [...]
The City of Manhattan Beach is building a new drought-busting reservoir to replace its aging system.
