To demonstrate our continuing commitment to a “greener” LA, the Holiday Light Festival will be a pedestrian only and “vehicle free” event from December 4 -17. Visitors may park at the L.A. Zoo parking lot. Walkers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and to dress warmly to walk the full one-mile route each way. It is also recommended that walkers have outerwear, as it can get chilly.
Family Fun Mini Fair
To celebrate and culminate our “vehicle free” nights, there will be an educational mini fair area December 11, 12, & 13 during festival hours for all to enjoy, featuring information on family activities, healthy nutrition, as well as some tasty treats.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Offers Customers a Wide Array of Energy and Money Saving Programs
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) provides a wide array of energy efficiency programs and services for its residential customers.
The LADWP in this last year has achieved energy savings of over 318 gigawatt - hours (GWH). This is equal to turning 53,000 off the grid and avoiding 178,700 metric tons of greenhouse gases.
Consumer Rebate Program (CRP)Refrigerator Recycling Program (RETIRE)Trees for a Green LA (TFGLA)Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) DistributionLow Income Refrigerator Exchange ProgramOnline Energy Audits
Green Building and Affordable Housing Projects
NOTE: All LADWP Energy Efficiency and Conservation programs are subject to change without notice.
Going Green and Saving Energy
2009 marks again a year for the festival to support the City’s goal of becoming the “greenest City in the US,” the LADWP is proud that the entire festival lighting has been converted to energy saving LED light bulbs. The LED lights utilize only 1/3 the energy of traditional light bulbs. In addition, the Holiday Light Festival is being powered by a clean, energy fuel cell.
In addition to the environmental efforts going on at the Holiday Light Festival, the LADWP is committed to responsible environmental leadership. The LADWP is moving rapidly forward to reaching our goal of 20% renewable energy generation by 2010. The LADWP has also committed over $75 million to support energy conservation.
Tips and Steps to Reduce Energy & Water Use
There are a variety of things you can do to lower your utility bills. Listed below are some of the most effective ways to help you conserve energy and water, trim costs and gain control over energy usage.
Turn off lights and equipment when they are not in use.
During the heat of day, close your draperies, shades, or blinds to reduce the extra heat from direct sunlight and check your home for adequate insulation.
Plant shade trees, to reduce heat gain to the house.
Install / use ceiling fans or whole house fans for comfort cooling.
Set your air-conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer and heat your home at 68 degrees or cooler during winter
Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings.
Clean or replace your air-conditioner’s filter(s) every month to keep your air-conditioner running more efficiently.
Regularly brush or vacuum the condenser coils at the bottom or rear of your refrigerator and check door gasket for tight fit and adjust if necessary.