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Energy, in the form of natural
gas and electricity is vital for the operation of
our homes and businesses, but it comes at tremendous
cost. The production of electricity is the largest
polluting industry on earth, producing pollutants
that contribute to smog, acid rain, mercury
poisoning in lakes, rivers, and oceans, and global
warming, to name just a few. Many are working to
promote renewable energy sources like wind and solar
to help reduce environmental declines, but change
comes with much difficulty.
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Saving energy is the
first step and
saves precious non-renewable resources and reduces
pollution and unnecessary expenses from
your monthly bills. Self-generation,
which
is the production or
conversion of energy on-site,
is a second important step in moving to a
sustainable path.
Santa Monica Energy Profile
The City of Santa Monica has a commitment
to protecting the environment, improving quality of
life, and promoting sustainability. In order to
fulfill this commitment, the City was the first in
the nation to purchase “green” energy produced from
non-polluting geothermal sources in Central
California.
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