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EnErgy1 Have a home energy audit done

2 Insulate the water heater and use proper settings3 Maintain refrigerator care and set proper temperatures

4 Support ldquoGreen Powerrdquo (renewable energy) through involvement in City programs5 Save on lighting with compact fluorescents (CFLs)

6 Do full loads of laundry Donrsquot wash in hot water7 Adjust your thermostat to reduce cooling and heating costs

8 Weatherize your home9 Buy energy efficient appliances and add-up the savings

10 Make sure your business is ldquoPower Wiserdquo11 Quick energy tips

12 Need help with your energy bill

WastE1 Determine your household trash output

2 Reduce and reuse products and packaging3 Consider the products that you buy

4 Cut down on junk mail5 Use the old by making it new

6 Recycle curbside and learn what you can and cannot recycle at various local facilities7 Start composting at home reduce waste and enrich the soil

8 Save paper - buy recycled and tree-free products9 Celebrate environmentally when giving gifts and hosting parties

10 Recycle at work and school

transportation1 Determine your fuel use

2 Rideshare Carpool or vanpool to work and school3 Get on the bus Use public transit

4 Bike or walk for short-distance trips5 Plan and combine car trips to avoid backtracking

6 Save gas - tips on fuel economy7 Eat and buy local

8 Consider the green factor when buying a car

WatEr1 Reality check - household water use and leaks

2 Water-saving device3 Renovate your toilets

4 Simple water habits to keep in mind5 Reduce outdoor water use

6 Landscape with California water wise plants and practice good gardening habits7 Collect and reuse clean water that would normally be wasted down the drain or gutter

8 Shop blue-conscious and cut-back on high-water use foods9 Spread the word - Save Water

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eneRGy raquo Reduce your personal energy by 20

raquo Reduce your Green Teamrsquos energy use by 20

raquo Increase the use of non-Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emitting energy

raquo Learn how to save money and energy

raquo Find out about Riverside Public Utilities rebate program

Riverside is committed to providing safe reliable and affordable

power that achieves a balance between high quality low cost

energy and the environmental impacts of providing those energy

resources

raquo Evaluate your energy use

raquo Discover ways to avoid wasting energy

raquo Learn how to consume more efficiently

raquo Find out about Riverside Public Utilities rebate programs

Section GoalS

Section taSKS 85 of the energy used in the world today is produced using non-renewable energy sources These include fossil fuels like coal oil and gas which produce greenhouse gases like carbon di-oxide and methane when burned The United States ranks number one in total primary energy pro-duction and consumption

Based on the US Energy Infor-mation Administrationrsquos Interna-tional Energy Outlook 2009 ldquototal world consumption of marketed energy is projected to increase by 44 percent from 2006 to 2030rdquo

In 2005 the average home used 41 of their total energy con-sumption on space heating 26 lighting and appliances 20 water heating 8 air conditioning and 5 refrigeration

In 2000 and 2001 California suf-fered an energy crisis character-ized by electricity price instability and four major blackouts affecting millions of customers California imports more electricity from other states than any other state

California leads the Nation in elec-tricity generation from non-hydro-electric renewable energy sources including geothermal power wind power fuel wood landfill gas and solar power California is also a leading generator of hydroelectric power

knowthefacts

The City of Riverside is working tolaquo

Provide an annual update of the energy portfolio to the RPU Boardlaquo

Continue to offer $25 million towards residential and commercial PV instal-lations annuallylaquo Design and install at least 100 kW annually in City-funded PV installations

laquo

Develop and implement demand response and electrical load shifting programs by 2010

laquo

Provide 20 MW of regional non-emitting energy sources by 2020laquo

Implement a tiered rebate system to encourage PV installations paired with energy efficiency by 2010laquo Save 20 million kWh annu-ally through Public Benefits programs

laquo

Shift 10 of peak electrical load to alternative periods by 2020 through cost- effective programming

laquo

Promote Riverside as a Solar City by installing 20 MW of local photovoltaic (PV) installations by 2020laquo

Provide financing mecha-nisms for residents and commercial customers to install PV by 2010laquo Annually review and implement City-wide cost-effective energy efficiency measures

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1 Have a home energy audit doneDo-It-Yourself To perform an online Energy Audit of your home go to wwwheslblgov a do-it-yourself audit sponsored by the US Department of Energy Find out how to detect leaks cracks and other problems in a simple walk-through of your home at wwwenergysaversgov

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Call for help If you would like Riverside Public Utilities to perform a free energy audit of your home call (951) 826-5485

2 Upgrade Your Water Heater a Turn down the heat to reduce standby loss Using a thermometer set your water heater at 120degF (as the thermostat numbers are often inaccurate) For every 10 degrees you lower the heat you can save 3-5 percent on water heating If you have an older dishwasher without a heat-boosting coil the water heater temperature may need to be 140degF for proper disinfection and cleaning

b Insulate the storage tank Insulate electric hot water heater and pipes Donrsquot insulate gas heat-ers begin insulating pipes six inches from gas hot water heater This simple installation can reduce standby loss by 25-45 saving you 4-9 in heating costs Buy a pre-cut insulating jacket with an r-value of R-8 or higher

c Insulate exposed pipes A 58 wall thickness should be considered minimum for foam insulation while 3 is the minimum for fiberglass wrap

FACT A home energy audit is an assessment of your homersquos energy consumption and effi-ciency It will point out ways to save energy and lower your utility bill

FACT The average hot water heater loses 15 to 30 of its energy to standby loss or wasted heat energy This can be reduced by a few inexpensive procedures

3 Revamp the Fridgea Keep refrigerators and freezers at the proper temperature Extreme cold settings only use more energy Set your refrigerator at 38-42degF and freezer at 0-5degF

b Cover foods and liquids The moisture released by uncovered foods increases your energy use Allow foods to cool before refrigerating them so that your refrigerator does not have to work to do so

c Keep the freezer full It wonrsquot use as much energy to keep food frozen

d Vacuum or clean refrigerator coils at least once a year It will use less electricity operate more efficiently and last longer Coils are mounted at the rear or below the refrigerator Make sure there is a space between the wall and the unit so the refrigerator gets air to cool the compressor

e Check the tightness of the door seal If the seal doesnt tightly hold a dollar bill when the door is closed your fridge is probably leaking cold air Adjust or replace the door gasket

f Defrost your fridge and freezer regularly Ice build-up causes them to use more energy Excessive build-up may be the result of an improper door seal

d Use the ldquovacationrdquo setting This setting was designed to conserve energy by not heating the water when no one will be using it Use it when you are planning to be gone for a few days For extra savings turn the water heater off during extended absences Just be sure you know how to turn it on again (electric heaters) or re-light the pilot light (gas heaters)

e Set pool Jacuzzi and hot tub thermostats to a comfortable temperature that is as low as possible If you need to replace your pump consider purchasing a high efficiency unit

Pool Saver Billing Credit is a public benefit incentive program that offers residential swimming pool owners a $5 credit on their monthly electric bill for setting their pool pumprsquos automatic timer to operate during off-peak hours Learn more at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

f Research solar water heaters and see if this is right for you

FACT An old or inef-ficient refrigerator can cost as much as $120 a year to operate A second refrigerator in the garage can add up to an additional $100 or more a year to your electric costs

2

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4 Support Green Powera Get in the KnowGreen Power is environmentally friendly electricity that is generated from renewable resources such as wind sun and geothermal Power produced by these types of generation sources is cleaner than most coal natural gas and nuclear power generation facilities Riverside Public Utilities realizes the important role that renew-able energy technologies will play in our future As the State of California is asking municipal utilities like ours to increase their renewable energy portfolio to 20 percent of their total power mix by 2010 we are looking to surpass that goal Go to GreenRiversidecom to read more about RPUrsquos mission the Clean and Green Action Plan and How Green Power Works

b Join Green Power PremiumRiversides Green Power Premium is a voluntary program available to all Riverside Public Utilities electric customers who are interested in helping the City achieve and surpass its goals for clean and green renewable energy resources By participating in the voluntary Green Power Premium program you will directly help support the increased development and purchases of renewable energy resources for the City of Riverside Customers who opt into this voluntary program agree to contribute an additional two cents ($002) per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity used at their current per kWh rate Funds raised through this program will go directly toward the purchase of renewable energy resources for the City of Riverside Find out more at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

c Switch your energy consumption to off-peak hours U-Rate is an energy management and rate program that offers eligible residential electric customers a lower off-peak electric rate for off-peak con-sumption By using electricity at off-peak hours you can save up to 33 percent over the standard residential electric rates which average electricity costs into uniform rates by kilowatt-hours If you have electric appli-ances that you can operate early in the morning or later at night your potential for savings is greater Find out more at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

FACT In January 2009 Riverside was named Cali-forniarsquos first Emerald City ldquobecause of extraordinary efforts in sustainable activi-ties in many environmental areas including renewable energyrdquo (Bridgett Luther Director - California Dept of Conservation)

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5 Save on lighting How much can I saveEnergy Star-rated CFLs use about 75 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to ten-times longer That adds up to about $60 in electricity costs over each bulbrsquos lifetime

a Do the Twist and install CFLs in all your lighting fixtures Its a fast easy way to make your home more energy efficient

Where can CFLs be recycledCFLs are not permitted to be placed in curb side blue bins or solid waste containersBring them to the nearest Home Depot

Take the Energy Star ldquoChange A Lightrdquo pledge at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

b Turn off the lights when you leave the room

FACT If every American home replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) together we could save enough energy to power more than 3 mil-lion homes for one year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800000 cars

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3901 Orange Street bull Riverside CA 92501RiversidePublicUtilitiescom bull 9518265485

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pool pumpenergy starreg appliances rebate program

RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

eneRgy StARreg

eneRgy StARreg appliances use 10-50less energy and water than standard models

Riverside Public Utilities has been an energy Star partner since 1999

do you knowRiverside Public Utilities provides rebates for resi-dential electric customers to purchase new high- efficiency eneRgy StARreg qualified appliances

6 Save energy while doing laundrya Always do full loads when running your washer

b Setting your clothes washer on warm wash and cold rinse can save up to 90 more energy than hot water washes

c Air-dry your clothes as an alternative to running the dryer Use a clothesline or drying rack

d Clean the lint screen in your dryer after each load and save up to 5 on your electric bill

e Replace your old washerHigh-efficiency clothes washers cut utility bills by an average of $50 per year and can save 7000 gal-lons of water a year The average washer lasts 11 years Thatrsquos enough water to

bull Fill three backyard swimming pools bull Take 3000 showers bull Provide a lifetime of drinking water for six people bull Water your lawn 770 times bull Wash your car 760 times

FACT The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year using about 13500 gallons of water The average family spends between $200 and $300 dollars a year washing and drying clothes

Wash Rinse Spin amp Save with Riverside Public Utilities High Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Program The High Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate is an energy and water conservation incentive program that offers Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo residential customers a chance to replace their existing high energy and water use clothes washer with high efficiency clothes washers (HECW) Check it out at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

FACT Heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year adding to global climate change They also generate about 12 of the nationrsquos sulfur dioxide and 4 of the nitrogen oxides the chief ingredients in acid rain By institut-ing a few new practices you can cut your energy use for heating and cooling and reduce environmental emissions from 20 to 50

7 Reduce cooling and heating costsa Replace or clean air conditioning and furnace filters monthly or as needed Dirty filters cause systems to work harder and use more energy Invest in a permanent washable filter to save the cost of replacing it each month

b Adjust your thermostat In the winter set the thermostat as low as possible to prevent running the furnace all day long On hot summer days set the thermostat to 78deg On days over 100deg set it to 84deg For every two degrees you increase your thermostat you could reduce your cooling costs by about 5

c Install a programmable thermostat It allows you to program temperatures for various times of day to reduce heating and cooling when you are away or asleep Receive up to $25 off your purchase of a programmable thermostat through RPUrsquos ENERGy STARreg rebate program See RiversidePublicUtilitiescom for details

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e Go solar The Residential Photovoltaic (PV) System rebate program is open to electric customers only and provides financial incentives to RPU customers who purchase and install solar powered systems on their homes Learn more about installing a PV system on your home at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom



pool pumpresidential shade tree rebate program


GreenRiversidecom

tree power300 trees can counterbalance the amount of pollution one person produces in their lifetime Well-placed trees around a structure can reduce cooling costs by as much as 20 percent

Planting Shade Trees Saves energy Cleans the air Reduces noise Provides privacy Prevents soil erosion Beautifies the environment

do you knowThe Tree Power Rebate program offers residential electric customers a rebate for planting selected shade trees around their home

What are the benefitsDeciduous trees provide additional shading to help keep a home cooler in the summer while allowing the sunrsquos warming rays through to help heat the home in the winter Trees also help to clean the air reduce noise and prevent soil erosion

What is the rebate amountRebates of up to $25 per tree limited to five trees per calendar year are available Maximum rebate amounts cannot exceed purchase price of tree Rebates will be credited to customerrsquos utility bill

d Take advantage of Tree Power and get free trees Tree Power is a Public Benefit program that offers electric customers a rebate for planting shade trees in certain locations around their home to help save on summer cooling costs by up to 20 Riverside Public Utilities will issue a bill credit for the purchase of up to five qualifying shade trees per year Find out which trees qualify at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

bull The level of incentive is $3 per AC installed per elec-tric account per year Rebate amount cannot exceed $25000 or 50 of the project costs whichever is less bull Project costs include the photovoltaic cells modules mounting or tracking structures wiring inverters and utility required interconnection equipment bull Only CEC certified PV modules and inverters qualify for this program and are subject to approval by RPU The approved list can be found on the CECrsquos website or can be made available from RPU

bull Qualifying systems must reduce load at the meter sitebull Applicant must sign a Net Energy Metering (NEM) Agreement with the City of Riverside Public Utilities prior to final connection to the grid and before any incentive can be paid

bull Applicant must comply with all Planning Building and Safety and Electric Plan-Check procedures bull Contractors must have one of the following licenses Electrical C10

Engineering A Solar Specialty C46

residential photovoltaic rebate program

Riverside Public Utilities will alsoprovide up to $250 towards the City of Riversidersquos Planning and Building

amp Saftey fees per PV installation

solar powerRiverside Public Utilities now offers a commercial solar rebate and a solar program for schools If you know a business or school that would be interested have them contact us at 951-826-5485

Photovoltaic panels have no moving parts and can provide solar electricity for more than 25 years if kept clean

do you know

Printed with soy ink on recycled paper wwwriversidepublicutilitiescom

Floors Walls and Ceiling 31

Fireplace 14

Ducts 15

Electric Outlets 2

Fans and Vents 4 Doors 11

Windows 1Plumbing

Penetrations 13

Doors

Windows

Get rebates on attic insulation door replacement exterior wall insulation whole house fans window replacement and solar-powered attic fans

Go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom for details See Item 12c for more information on RPUrsquos WE CARE program which provides free weatherization and installation for qualified customers

FACT Air leaks can contribute up to 15 of heat loss in a home

8 Weatherizea Test for air tightness On a windy day carefully hold a lit incense stick or a smoke pen next to your windows doors electrical boxes plumbing fixtures electrical outlets ceiling fixtures attic hatches and other locations where there is a possible air path to the outside If the smoke stream travels horizontally you have located an air leak (US Department of Energy)

b Caulk andor weatherstrip around exterior doors and windows to prevent heat loss

c Patch leaks in attics and fireplaces to keep cool air in and warm air out in the summer

d Insulate replace and install The Weatherization Rebate Program is a whole house approach to improving the energy efficiency of residential homes in Riverside

Sources of Air Leaks (US DOE)

For additional tips for sealing air leaks wwweereenergygov3901 Orange Street bull Riverside CA 92501

RiversidePublicUtilitiescom bull 9518265485


weatherization rebate program


weatherizationInsulating your home is one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to make your home more energy efficient

do you knowThe Weatherization Rebate program provides rebates to residential electric cus-tomers who perform energy-efficiency measures to their homes that help reduce their overall energy usage

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To find out if this is true for you first calculate your yearly energy consumption for each appliance





eneRgy StARreg




ENERGy STARreg products offer up to $200 for purchasing a variety of energy-efficient appliances with an ENERGy STARreg electricity rating Receive rebates for qualified refrigerators room air conditioners dishwashers clothes washers and more For more information go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

9 Get more out of your appliancesa Unplug unused appliances that draw ldquophantomrdquo power Phantom power refers to low power or standby modes which still draws power even when an appliance if off or not in use This includes radios TVs DVD players computers chargers and adapters Alternatively use power strips to turn off appliances when not in use

b Calculate the operating cost It is often cheaper in the long-run to buy a new energy-efficient appliance rather than running an older model

FACT It can cost more money to run an appliance over its lifespan than to buy it

(Wattage times Hours used per day times Days used per year) divide 1000 = Kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption

Multiply this by $013 (about RPUrsquos electric rate per kWh) to calculate the annual operating cost

NOTE Wattage can usually be found on the back or bottom of appliance on the nameplate This number indicates the maximum amount that the appliance can draw thus the actual amount consumed depends on the setting used (US DOE)

1

Keep in mind the average lifespan of these appliances

-Air conditioner 10-15 years-Furnace 15-20 years-Water heater 10-11 years-Refrigerator 13 years-Washer 10 years-Dryer 13 years-Dishwasher 9 years

(Source National Association of Home Builders)

2 Next add the initial cost to purchase the appliance Compare this with the cost of a new energy efficient appliance (see below for purchasing guide) and its yearly operating cost (found on the EnergyGuide label) If you are currently paying more to run your old appliance consider making the investment in a new appliance

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c Shop smart Be an informed shopper and get the best products

Read the EnergyGuide label The Appliance Labeling Rule requires manufacturers to disclose energy information about certain major household appliances to enable consumers purchasing appliances to compare the energy use or efficiency of competing models Manufacturers of all covered appli-ances must disclose specific energy consumption or efficiency information at the point of sale in the form of an EnergyGuide label that is affixed to the covered product (EPA) Look for the yellow label which provides an estimate on how much energy the appliance will use in a year and how much you can expect to pay in electrical costs during one year of running the appliance Use this information to compare appliances and make better informed purchasing decisions

Gas or electric Research the positives and negatives to each alternative Consider cost health risk and availability before deciding on a gas or electric appliance



air conditioning rebate program

air conditioningAn efficient AC unit (14 SEER or above) can save you as much as 15-20 in cooling costs

do you knowThe Air Conditioning Rebate program offers residential electric customers a rebate for first time or replacement installations of new high effi-ciency central air conditioners or heat pumps


Get Cool Cash RPUrsquos Residential Air Conditioning Rebate Program offers residential electric customers a rebate for the first-time installation or replacement installation of new high energy-efficient air conditioning systems or heat pumps Visit RiversidePublicUtilitiescom for details

Look forhellip

raquo a refrigerator with the freezer on top or bottom Side-by side models use 10-20 more energy and usually cost more

raquo a front load washer They use less energy to get clothes clean

residential refrigerator recycling program

wwwriversidepublicutilitiescom

refrigerator

3901 Orange Street bull Riverside CA 92501riversidepublicutilitiescom bull 9518265485


Your refrigerator is the biggest energy using appliance in your home

Cleaning your refrigerator coils will help it run more efficiently

A full refrigerator runs more efficiently

do you know

Recycle your older refrigerator for free and get up to $200 cash back for purchasing a new Energy Star-rated refrigerator Take advantage of RPUrsquos Cool Returns Refrigerator Recycling Program that offers residential electric customers the opportunity to recycle older operating inefficient refrigerators and stand alone freezers free of charge Go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom to learn more

d Out with the old As part of its CURE campaign the city hosts periodic bulky item and electronic waste collection events for items too large to fit into residential trash containers All items are collected free of charge for city residents Visit the CURE website at wwwriversidecagovcure for more infor-mation

10 Run a PowerWise businessFor commercial and industrial businesses seeking to expand or relocate in our community Riverside Public Utilities will customize incentives to suit your unique business objectives

Energy Conservation Tips for Businesses

raquo Reduce lighting in areas where it is not essential for safety such as garages warehouses hallways and displays

raquo Replace older inefficient lighting - Use energy efficient lighting

raquo Defer reduce or curtail all other nonessential uses including

bull Advertising Signs

bull Circulating Pumps

bull Reproduction Equipment

bull Cafeteria Equipment

bull Trash Compactors

bull Boilers and Exhaust Fans

bull Water Pumps

raquo Keep all window blinds open during the day to help heat offices

raquo Keep storage rooms closed with lights off

raquo Turn off computers copiers and printers that are not in use

raquo Turn off unnecessary under cabinet or desktop lighting

raquo Turn off coffee pots when not in use

raquo Turn off personal fans or heaters

raquo Turn off lighting when youre away from your desk for long periods

Note Businesses should always consider all health and safety issues before beginning any conservation effortsRPU offers numerous Incentive Programs for Businesses Get a free energy audit of your facility at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

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11 Quick energy tips

raquo Cool with fans Electric fans use less energy than air conditioning units and offer good air circulation and cooling Using a fan with air conditioning helps spread cooled air more effectively through the house

raquo Close vents and doors to rooms that are not occupied

raquo Shade your air conditioning condenser but be careful not to block the free flow of air to the unit A shaded unit can save as much as 10 in electricity

raquo Plant deciduous shrubs and trees to shade your house Their leaves will shade your home in the summer and then drop off to let the winter sun warm your home

raquo Keep refrigerators and freezers at the proper temperature Extreme cold settings only use more energy

raquo Dust refrigerator and freezer coils at least once a year Make sure there is a space between the wall and the unit so the refrigerator gets air to cool the compressor

raquo Use heat producing appliances like dishwashers clothes dryers and irons in the morning or after 8pm It saves energy and keeps your house cooler at the same time

raquo Keep drapes blinds and curtains closed to keep the suns rays out of your home in warm weather Sunny windows make air condition-ers work two to three times harder

raquo Set swimming pool filters and sweeping equipment timers to avoid peak use hours from noon to 8pm

raquo In the summer prepare meals that dont require an electric oven or stove It saves energy and keeps your house cooler at the same time

raquo Use voice mail instead of an answering machine Answering ma-chines use energy when plugged in and ultimately end up in landfills

raquo Use electric kettles to boil water The stove uses twice as much energy


a Utilicare is a program that provides a defined quantity of electricity at reduced rates to any household with a full-time resident who regularly requires the use of one of the following electric appliances for medical reasons

bull An essential electric medical device

bull Permanently installed electric space heating for a paraple-

gic quadriplegic hemiplegic or multiple sclerosis patient

bull Permanently installed electric air condition-ing for a multiple scle-rosis or scleroderma patient

Visit RiversidePublicUtilitiescom for a list of qualifying medical devices

b SHARE is a program to assist qualified low-income customers with their utility bills and deposits Admin-istered by Riverside County Department of Public Social Services this program is supported by voluntary customer contributions and has been expanded with funds from the state-mandated Electric Public Benefits Charge To find

out if you qualify or to donate to this program visit RiversidePublicU-tilitiescom

c WE CARE is a public benefit program that assists low-income disabled and se-nior households by providing a free in-home weatherization service to help save money on utility bills WE CARErsquos free weatherization service may include the provision and installation of the following conservation measures

bull Weather stripping around a maximum of two entry doors and four exterior windows

bull Door sweeps on up to two entry doors

bull Water-saving showerheads for all existing showers

Find out if you qualify at RiversidePublicUtilitiescom

d Enroll in Level Pay to offset the costs of high summer bills This plan allows you to equalize your annual utility bills by paying the same fixed amount each monthTo find out more call us at (951) 782-0330


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medical support rate for residential customers

utilicare


sharing households assist Riversidersquos energy


share



If you would like to help look for the box marked

SHARE DONATION at the bottom of your utility bill

Add any amount you like or round the total of your bill

up to the nearest dollar Every penny of your contribu-

tion goes toward utility bill assistance for low-income

residents in the City of Riverside

Customers donating $10 or more a year receive a

written receipt in January of their annual contribution

for tax purposes

How can I help

Si quiere ayudar busque la casilla marcada SHARE

DONATION al fondo de su cuenta de servicio puacuteblico

Agregue cualquier cantidad que quiera o redondee el

total de su cuenta al doacutelar maacutes cercano Cada centavo

de su contribucioacuten va para la ayuda de la cuenta de

servicios puacuteblicos de residentes de bajos recursos de

la Ciudad de Riverside

Los clientes que donen $10 o maacutes al antildeo recibiraacuten un

recibo escrito de sus contribuciones anuales en enero

para propoacutesitos de impuestos

Impreso con tinta de soya en papel reciclado

iquestCoacutemo puedo ayudar



services for residential customers

we care


We Care offers

Free weatherization and conservation materials free installation and free conservation tips

do you knowWe Care is a program that assists disabled and senior households by providing a free in-home weatherization service to help save money on utility bills

raquo Reduce your waste output by 50

raquo Reduce your Green Teamrsquos waste by 50

raquo Assist Riverside neigh-borhoods in reducing their solid waste by 50Solid waste prevention and recycling can help reduce climate

change impacts as less solid waste decreases the amount of

heat-trapping GHG emissions linked to everyday trash Riverside

is committed through programs like CURE (Clean Up Riversidersquos

Environment) and Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) to

promote the basic principles of recycle reduce reuse

raquo Evaluate your garbage output

raquo Learn how to dispose your garbage safely

raquo Learn how to consume less and prevent waste

raquo Identify environmental friendly products

Section GoalS

Section taSKS

wasteCalifornians recycled a record 76 billion beverage containers between January and June 2008 raising the six-month California Refund Value (CRV) recycling rate to 76 percent The jump is an increase of nearly 600 million bev-erage containers over the same period in 2007 when the recycling rate was 71 percent (California Department of Conservationmdash wwwbottlesandcanscom)

Humans are using up the earthrsquos natural resources faster than they can be replaced and Americans are leading the pack The United States accounts for only 5 of the worldrsquos population yet con-sume 33 of the worldrsquos natural resources (US EPA)

Californiarsquos estimated 376 mil-lion residents disposed about 396 million tons of solid waste in 2007 for an estimated statewide per capita disposal rate of 58 poundspersonday This is almost a half-pound (64 percent) lower than 2006 per capita disposal rate of 62 pounds (California Integrat-ed Waste Management Board)

While the per capita generation of waste in the US remained at 46 pounds per person between 2000 and 2007 the recycling rate increased from 245 to 334 over the same period (US EPA)

The estimated time for our waste to decompose in a landfillPaper 2 - 5 monthsOrange peels 6 monthsPlastic bags 10 - 20 yearsDisposable diapers 20 yearsAluminum cans 80 - 100 yearsGlass bottles 1 million yearsPlastic bottles Forever(Rubbish The Archaeology of Garbage by William Rathje US EPA)

knowthefacts

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Reduce at the Source - Waste avoidance is the best and most preferred approach It involves preventing waste through changes in manufacturing and consumption

Reuse ndash Waste that cannot be prevented should be reused Reusing products and containers more than once avoids the excessive consumption of resources and waste generation Basic economic principles apply when demand goes down manufacturers will supply less therefore conserving resources and lessening waste

Recycle - When reuse is no longer possible the materials should be recycled back into similar products or be used as raw materials for making new products Composting is a method of recycling

Dispose - This is the last and least preferred option in the hierarchy Even after undergoing the preferred options in the solid waste management hierarchy some material is always left over as waste This waste has to be treated and disposed of properly to safeguard against environmental risks and social health and safety issues Generally the waste is disposed of in a sanitary landfill

Waste Management Hierarchy (Georgia Department of Natural Resources based on US EPArsquos Integrated Waste Management Hierarchy as established in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990)

Go to wwwriversidecagovcure to find out more about the CURE (Clean Up Riversidersquos Environment) program and the disposal services it offers


Implement programs to reduce waste based on the 2007 per capita base-line by 75 by 2020laquo

Increase recycling City-wide by 15 by 2012

laquo Develop measures to encourage that a minimum of 90 of recoverable waste from all construc-tion sites be recycled throughout Riverside by 2015 beginning with 40 in 2010 and increasing by 10 each year thereafterlaquo

Encourage the reduction of any disposable toxic or nonrenewable products by 5 by 2010

laquo Expand the Cityrsquos Green Waste program to capture 75 of the green waste generated by City facilities annuallylaquo

Expand the Cityrsquos existing recycling program to recycle at least 15 from all mu-nicipal facilities annuallylaquo Explore a lsquoZero Waste Ordinancersquo by 2012

laquo

Implement the Cityrsquos Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy by 2010

laquo

Implement educational programs throughout the community to encourage green practiceslaquo Encourage the reduction of any disposable toxic or nonrenewable products by 5 through program creation by 2010laquo Develop and implement State Standards based cur-riculum for K-12 educational facilities by 2010

laquo

Evaluate and implement online resources by 2010

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1 Assess your garbage output

FACT In 2007 the United States generated 2541 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) an increase of 24 percent over 1990 generation levels and 68 percent over 1980 levels Per capita municipal solid waste generation increased from 366 to 462 pounds per person per day between 1980 and 2007 (US EPA)

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Take some rubber gloves or a stick and poke around your bags to estimate what your trash is made of Is it mostly food scraps Junk mail Plastic water bottles Aluminum cans yard trimmings The nature of your garbage gives you informa-tion on how to reduce it Estimate the percentages of each type of item you see and record your impressions This exercise is simply to give you an idea of what items make up the majority of your trash Estimates do not need to be precise

Collect all the trash your household generates for one week Include garbage from the kitchen bathroom garage and yard If you recycle also collect all the aluminum cans plastic bottles paper and glass you recycle over one week If you compost or receive junk mail do the same

At the end of the week use a bathroom scale to weigh your trash recyclables compost and junk mail separately and then record them

Impressions of Garbage Content

GarbageRecyclablescompostJunk Mail

Material Pounds inOne week

Log your results

2 Reduce and reuseWaste prevention means consuming and throwing away less Reusing products is even better than recycling because it saves or eliminates the energy required for reprocessing items Many ingenious reuses for containers and packaging are possible in the home People can reuse boxes bags jars jugs and cans for many purposes around the house

a Download software when possible It saves both CDs and packaging

b Use bar soap instead of liquid It costs less conserves oil used to produce plastic and reduces waste

c Email to reduce waste conserve resources and save time and money

d Buy a fabric shower curtain as an alternative to plastic which may release toxic chemicals and end up in a landfill

e Use fewer household chemicals and avoid toxic products Use these tips to help ensure the safety of your family and prevent water and landfill pollution

raquo Look for natural non-toxic cleaning products Itrsquos better for your family and the environment raquo Choose water based latex paints over solvent based paints when painting your home raquo Use digital cameras instead of film camerasraquo For clean-up use a cloth or a sponge with vinegar and water instead of chemical-based cleaning products

f Use reusable shopping bags Bring your own reusable shopping bags when shopping for groceries or other items Find out how to get a free ldquoGo Greenrdquo reusable shopping bag from Riverside Public Utilities at GreenRiversidecom Read about the environmental impacts of plastic bags and learn why paper bags are not a better choice at wwwonebagatatimecom Be sure to reuse the paper and plastic bags you already have too

g Use a reusable water bottle filled with tap water This will conserve water and oil used to produce plastic and will reduce waste and pollution Bring your own coffeetea mug to work to avoid using disposable cups

h Use cloth towels and napkins These are reusable alternatives to once-and-done paper products

i Use rechargeable batteries Just one can replace up to 1000 single use batteries

j Donate items Donate old clothing toys and appliances to charities and non-profit organizations Donate used magazines and books to libraries doctorrsquos offices and senior homes instead of sending them to the landfill

k Borrow rent or share For those items that you only use occasionally are fairly expensive or will only use for a short time (eg lawnmowers ladders tools and even newspaper magazines or books) consider borrowing renting or sharing them with neighbors or friends Talk to neighbors friends and family or set up a team ldquoloan libraryrdquo Herersquos how Make a list of tools appliances and other loan-able items you have to offer Share your ldquoloan listrdquo with neighbors friends or co-workers you and your associates might be surprised to see whatrsquos now available

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3 Think before you buy Consider the packaging and quality of the products that you buy

a Use fewer disposables Avoid disposable plates cups etc Always use reusable cups plates and flatware Do not use disposable razors pens or other items that have permanent options Use reusable glassporcelain containers instead of disposable plastic containers (including water bottles) to avoid possible chemical leaching Make a list of all the items you use on a regular basis you will be surprised to see how many of those items can be reused

b Buy in bulk It is less expensive and uses less packaging Avoid single-serving packages

c Look for compostable and recyclable packaging Choose products packaged in recyclable materials like glass cardboard and aluminum rather than plastic Opt in favor of canned beverages over bottled ones

d Avoid excess packaging If a productrsquos packaging has more than one material it makes it very difficult to recycle Next time you visit your local grocery store consider buying loose fruits and vegetables instead of prepackaged ones

e Buy concentrate There are many products out there that come in concentrated form (eg frozen juice laundry soap) They use less packaging and usually cost less per ounce

f Log a call about packaging Companies take notice of calls Call the 800 number on your products and ask questions about the packaging Did they use post consumer waste If yes what percentage If not why not Did they use toxic inks Can you compost the box safely Did they use chlorine to bleach

g Shop Greener Consider the following when you shop

NecessityPracticality If you are simply buying something on a whim or if you do not need the product opting out of buying it will save resources and eliminate waste It will mean that one less is sold and therefore one less is manufactured

Safety Make sure that you are buying non-toxic products Choose natural or organic options which are usually safer for you and the environment

QualityDurability Get the most out of the things you buy by getting good quality products that will last At some point the cost of replacement will surpass the investment in a quality product

Materials Check to see if the product is made of recycled or sustainable materials If not try to find an alternative that is This is a good way to support the use of recycled materials Also check to see if the product or its packaging is something that you can recycle after use

Company Practices Try to find and support companies who practice environmentally responsible behavior such as recycling and using energy efficient lighting and equipment

Additional resources wwwcatalogchoiceorg connect you with electroniconline versions of catalogs and newsletters wwwstopjunkcom or wwwstopjunkmailkitcom ndash will provide personal service and resources for a fee

Credit bureaus (use your credit information to send you credit offers) Equifax wwwequifaxcom Experian wwwexperiancom Innovis wwwinnoviscom TransUnion wwwtransunioncom

Mailing list brokers (specialize in collecting and selling mailing lists) Consumer Credit Reporting Industry Opt-Out wwwoptoutprescreencom Donnelley Marketing wwwdonnelleymarketingcom

Warranty card lists (write or call to have your name and address removed from their lists)

FACT The average Ameri-can wastes about 70 hours a year dealing with junk mail More than 100 mil-lion trees are destroyed each year to produce junk mail thatrsquos the equivalent of clear-cutting the entire Rocky Mountain National Park every four months

4 Cut Down on Junk MailLog on to wwwdmachoiceorg and create a Mail Preference Service account The website suggests that you track your mail for a few weeks and take note of what yoursquore receiving that you do and do not want before setting up your preferences you can choose to block specific companies or whole categories such as Credit Offers Catalogs and Magazine Offers Stopping mail via DMA Choice is effective for three years Remember that if have purchased or donated to any company you must contact them directly in order to be removed from their list

In the future

raquo Consider not filling out warranty cards Information you provide when you register a product is used to send you advertising yoursquore usually covered by the manufacturers warranty

raquo Each time you order something or sign up for a newsletter remember to make a specific request of the organization not to sell your name Corporations and agencies are prohibited from passing or selling your information once you have notified them to stop

raquo Write ldquoReturn to Senderrdquo near your name and address and state you want to be deleted from their mailing list Note This only works if envelope has a first class stamp

raquo Recycle the junk mail you do receive

National Demographics amp Lifestyles List Order Department 1621 18th Street Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 (800) 525-3533

Val-Pak CouponsPO Box 13428St Petersburg FL 33733(800) 237-2871

4

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5 Use the Old and Make it Newa Fix it Repair or repurpose your old appliances furniture and knick knacks that you would normally throw away Be creative when finding new functions for your old or broken items For example your old bathroom sink could be used as an outdoor flower pot

b Check the Reuse Yard first Find materials you need for building creating refurbishing or repairing at a reuse yard Non-profits schools and businesses can make use of material exchange programs to find or donate used materials Go to wwwciwmbcagovreuseLinksStoreshtm to find material exchange programs near you

c Buy products that are new-to-you Find inexpensive clothes books toys and tools at your local thrift shops Goodwill or Salvation Army Goodwill and Salvation Army are nonprofit organizations which are largely funded by sales from stores Go to wwwgoodwillsocalorg or wwwuswsalvationarmyorg to find stores near you

d Buy reusable and recycled school supplies If yoursquore a teacher buy used and reusable materials for student art and science projects Ask parents to donate unusedrecycledexcess materials from their home or workplace Encourage students to buy recycled notebooks and paper

e Build with salvaged materials If you plan to build choose materials and products that are salvaged recycled non-toxic andor sustainable Visit wwwecomallcom for a list of sustainable construction products

FACT California is faced with the significant challenge of diverting or safely managing 444 million reusable and waste tires gener-ated each year (California Integrated Waste Management Board) Used tires are a huge landfill contributor but can be used to pro-duce rubberized asphalt Rubberized as-phalt is shown to last twice as long as tradi-tional concrete asphalt and requires half as much material Riverside has over 150 miles of streets that are paved with rubberized asphalt Recycled rubber is also installed at City parks to provide safety cushioning un-der playground equipment By using asphalt rubber for paving work the City essentially recycled 66 tons of tire material in 2008 (CURE)

6 Recyclea Know what items are accepted by your local curbside program Recycle all products accepted Riverside offers curbside recycling of paper items plastics 1-7 metals glass and phonebooks through Burrtec a waste collection company Click on the Curbside Recycling link at wwwriversidecagovcure for a full list Call Riversidersquos Public Works at (951) 826-5311 to order recycling bins and inquire about available services

b Set up separate waste bins in your house Make sorting easier by using different colored bins and labels Have separate bins for trash and recyclables you can even separate aluminum cans and plastic bottles If you compost set out a bin for that too (See Step 7 for more information on home composting)

c Recycle auto fluids Recycle used oil filters antifreeze and car batteries Residents may dispose of Household Hazardous Waste including oil antifreeze and batteries for free at the Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1780 Agua Mansa Road every non-holiday Saturday between 900 AM and 200 PM Find a list of other locations that accept used oil for free at wwwriversidecagovcure

FACT More than 30000 tons of material placed in the brown container can be placed in the blue recycling container (CURE) If we recycled all of the newspapers printed in the US on a typical Sunday we would save 550000 trees or about 26 million trees per year (California Department of Conservation)

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d Donrsquot stop at curbside recycling Dispose of bulky items (furniture appliances tires etc) and electronic waste (computer monitors TVs etc) at periodic collection events hosted by the City Visit wwwriversidecagovcure for a list of upcoming dates Learn more about the Cityrsquos e-waste collection system at wwwsmartriversidecom Never flush unused or expired medication down the toilet To learn how to properly dispose of your expired or unwanted medications and prescription drugs visit wwwriversidecagovcure Here you will also learn how to dispose of sharp objects and needles

ldquoThe UPS Storerdquo and other shipping stores will accept clean packing peanuts and bubble wrap Visit the Plastic Loose Fill Councilrsquos website wwwloose-fillpackagingcom to locate drop-off sites near you or call the Peanut Hotline at (800) 828-2214 For all other Styrofoam products visit the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers website for the nearest drop-off location at wwwepspackagingorg

Toner and ink cartridges are now collected free-of-charge (via a self-addressed paid return slip included) and are recycled andor remanufactured into new cartridges by the major suppliers Make sure to ask about this service when ordering new cartridges

Ask the company that supplied your rechargeable battery if they recycle old batteries Most stores will especially for cell phones Check out Radio Shackrsquos Trade-In Program at wwwradioshackcom

Recycle your broken or burned-out holiday lights Mail them to Christmas Light Source Recycling Program 1923 6th Ave Ft Worth Texas 76110 The bulbs will be recycled and proceeds will be used to purchase books for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in the Dallas-Ft Worth area

bull CURE Disposal Guide (wwwriversidecagovcure) Find a list of local centers to dispose of automobile parts computers construction materials green waste hazardous waste mixed recycling cell phones fire extinguishers grocery bags and eyeglasses as well as charitable organizations that accept donations

bull California Department of Conservation (wwwconservationcagov) Information and resources for promoting the conservation of natural resources through recycling

bull California Integrated Waste Management Board (wwwciwmbcagov) Links to recycling services

bull Earth 911 (wwwearth911com) Find specific services and programs near you

bull National Recycling Coalition (wwwnrc-recycleorg) Learn about upcoming events and what you can do to support the recycling effort in the US

bull US EPA (wwwepagovwastewise) Learn about partnerships between EPA and organizations businesses schools local government etc to reduce waste

Helpful Recycling Links

7 Start Composting at HomeComposting is a natural process where plant parts and other material decompose with the help of fungi bacteria and other microorganisms Composting material includes weeds lawn and leaf clippings thatch and chip brush The process results in a rich and crumbly layer of organic matter that can be used to enrich soil

Why compost

--Soil quality is improved by providing necessary nutrients --Wet clay soils drain better and sandy soils hold more moisture if amended with compost --Organic matter is always handy for garden use --Composting keeps green waste from filling up overburdened landfills

Composting Methods

Grasscycling To grasscycle leave freshly mowed clippings on your lawn As it falls it will create a mulch to help with moisture retention As the clippings begin to decompose they will provide nutrients to the grass reduc-ing the amount of fertilizer needed for a healthy lawn The method requires more frequent mowing but the return is less time bagging and dumping the grass clippings The smaller the grass trimming the faster it will break-down Mulching mowers are designed for this purpose because after they cut the clipping is further cut into even smaller pieces then it is blown down into the grass so it doesnrsquot sit on top of the lawn Mulching mowers are great but not necessary for grasscycling

Mulching Compost can be created easily by using organic materials such as mulch When laid on the surface of the ground the mulch will slowly breakdown and release some nutrients into the soil This process takes a lon-ger period of time but the benefits of moisture retention and lack of effort it takes make it one of the more simple and easy methods of composting Materials need to be of organic nature such as leaves grass clippings shred-ded bark and even shredded newspaper

Burying you can always bury your organic material Common methods are trenching hole and post hole This method takes a longer period of time to breakdown but it enriches the soil directly and nutrients are not lost by gassing off into the atmosphere when the material is left on top of the soil yoursquoll want to bury the material about a foot deep to discourage insects and other pests The depth of the hole will also determine how deep you want to place the nutrients for future gardening Trenching is when you dig a trench and back fill it with kitchen scraps The hole and posthole method are about the same with the exception that with the posthole you can make your holes on a daily basis

FACT Food scraps (109 or 144 million tons) and yard trimmings (121 or 16 million tons) both of which can be composted account for approximately 23 of Americarsquos municipal solid waste (US EPA)

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7 Start Composting at Home (continued)Bin or Pile - Bin and pile composting is simple and effective The key to this method is the size of the pile yoursquoll want a heap about 3x3x3 or one square yard This gives you a volume of material that creates the proper environment for maximum production in the pile

Assemble the pile using green and brown material Greens are moist things (like food scraps grass and garden waste) and are rich in nitrogen Browns are dry things (like leaves wood chips branches and straw) and are rich in carbon Start with equal parts an easy way to mix and measure at the same time is to layer the organics in 1rdquo or 2rdquo alternating layers adding water in between After assembling water well and cover the pile with a tarp carpet or an opaque plastic sheet This will help hold heat and moisture you can keep adding materials to the pile but this will slow the process The center will reach temperatures of 120 to 160 degrees when the micro organisms are working These temperatures do the lsquocookingrsquo to kill bacteria that are harmful and prevent the germination of seeds when the compost is used yoursquoll keep the temperature up as long as there is material to be broken down and you are actively mixing the material Turn the pile weekly until it has a dark rich look like chocolate cake and the things you put in donrsquot look like their original form

After it appears that the compost is done let it rest for one to two weeks to make sure it is completely done and the nitrogen has a chance to stabilize If the compost is used too soon it could rob nutrients from the surrounding plants After resting it is ready to sift through a frac12rdquo hardware cloth strainer to remove the large chunks or simply rake through and pick out the big pieces that need more time to break down (use these in the next pile for a quick start because they already have the bacteria and fungi on them) Larvae insects and grubs should also be removed before you incorporate the compost into your soil

Start to finish you can have completed compost in 5 weeks to 2 years It all depends on the material method and the effort you put into it The more actively you maintain the pile the faster you will receive your reward

The City of Riverside periodically hosts Backyard Composting Workshops For more information call (951) 826-5311 or (800) 366-SAVE For a sched-ule of upcoming workshops visit the Riverside County Waste Management Department website at wwwrivcowmorgcomposting To get started right away bins are available for purchase by contacting Janet Moreland at Riverside County Waste Management Department at (951) 486-3200

Learn at homeGo to wwwyoutubecomrpunews for videos on recycling and other green tips

Home Composting Informationbull Online Composting Center (wwwcompostinfocom) Tutorials and tips

bull Master Composter (wwwmastercompostercom) Ingredients vermicomposting (composting with worms) using compost ldquoteardquo

bull The Digital Composter (wwwdigitalseedcom)

Places to Buy a Regular Composting Binbull Riverside County Waste Management (wwwrivcowmorg)

bull The Green Culture (wwwcomposterscom)

bull Real Goods Company (wwwrealgoodscom)

Resources on How to Make your Own Binbull Build your Own Composter (wwwrrfbcom)

bull California Integrated Waste Management Board (wwwciwmbcagov ldquoBuilding your Own Composting Binrdquo includes a list of known worm suppliers in California)

other

glass

food scraps

plastics

metals

yard trimmings

paper

Whatrsquos in your trash

Paper 40

Other 116Glass 7

Food Scraps 74

Plastic 8

Metal 85

Yard Trimmings 176

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8 Save Paper Save Treesa Use recycled office supplies Now you can find a wide range of office products made from recycled paper plastic and metals Good sources are Green Earth Office Supply (wwwthegreenofficecom) The Real Earth (wwwtreecocom) or The Recycled Products Purchasing Cooperative (wwwre-cycledproductsorg) Buy paper with the highest percentage of post-consumer recycled content Prod-ucts that contain post-consumer waste use materials collected from municipal recycling programs that are made into new products Good sources are New Leaf Paper (wwwnewleafpapercom) and Treecycle (wwwtreecyclecom)

Ask about paper (and paper products like tissue toilet paper and gold coffee filters) that has been processed without chlorine or bleach After paper is bleached paper mills discharge waste that contains dioxins into the environment Dioxins are known carcinogenic chemicals that do not break down and are often found in the food chain and human bodies According to the US EPA dioxins are 300000 times more potent as a carcinogen than the famous DDT pesticide

b Buy Tree-Free Paper - Buy a paper product made from ldquotree-freerdquo material such as kenaf hemp bamboo oat wheat rice denim and old money

c Know how to identify recycling symbols ldquoRecyclablerdquo Materials used in the product or its packaging are able to be recycled ldquoMade from Recycled Materialsrdquo A percentage inside the symbol denotes the percentage of recycled materials used to make the product

FACT The EPA estimates that the largest component (404 or 716 million tons) of Ameri-carsquos trash is paper The United States produces and uses a third of the worldrsquos paper For-ests in the southeastern US whose biodiversity is unparal-leled in North America now supply a quarter of the global total (Worldwatch Institute World Wildlife Fund)

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FACT An estimated 26 billion holiday cards are sold each year in the United States enough to fill a football field 10 stories high It is estimated that between Thanks-giving and the New Year an extra million tons of waste are generat-ed nationwide each week In fact 38000 miles of ribbon alone is thrown out each year--enough to tie a bow around the Earth (Cali-fornia Integrated Waste Manage-ment Board)

9 Green Your Celebrationsa Give low-waste gifts Give homemade presents like food and plants or certificates of your time and talents Consider non-material gifts tickets to a sporting event movie play or concert or make a charitable donation in someones name If you want to buy gifts consider ones made with the environment in mind For some ideas contact EcoExpress Gifts at wwwecoexpresscom For tips on low-waste gift-giving visit wwwciwmbcagov Keep this in mind when people ask you what you want as a gift

b Use low-waste gift-wrapping Try cloth bags reused gift bags comics magazines and formerly used bows and ribbons If you use traditional gift wrapping always buy recycled-content wrapping paper If your store doesnt sell recycled-content wrapping paper ask the manager to order it in the future you can even decorate the paper yourself

c Provide containers so guests can recycle andor compost their cans bottles food boxes and gift paper

d Use regular plates silverware and cloth napkins Itrsquos nice to use the real thing Borrow them from friends neighbors or teammates If you have to buy paper buy plates without a wax coating so they can be composted or look into biodegradable containers made from potato starch

e Reuse your old holiday birthday and greeting cards Cut them into squares or festive shapes and punch holes in the corners to use old cards as gift tags Cut the backs off to make your own postcards Use cards with fun designs and colors in arts and crafts year-round Consider other uses bookmarks placemats ornaments or to decorate storage boxes

f Send e-cards Instead of sending paper cards via ldquosnail mailrdquo send electronic cards over the internet for birthdays and holidays Itrsquos often cheaper and faster while cutting down on paper use

g Buy a live potted tree if you celebrate Christmas Check with a plant nursery in your area Often live trees are about the same cost as cut trees Plant it afterwards as a toast to the New year you can do the same with flowers for an anniversary a birthday or another special occasion

h If you buy a cut tree recycle it Learn how to prepare your tree for recycling at wwwrivcowmorg

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10 Take Recycling to Work or Schoola Use Both Sides Use both sides of the paper all the time in the laser printer fax machine and copier When printing drafts use paper that already has print on one side and be sure to use the ldquodraftrdquo printing setting to save inktoner Make scratch pads out of paper that canrsquot be reused Cut them into quarter sheets and staple into a pad

b Electronic Mail Instead of sending a fax or postal letter send an e-mail If this isnrsquot possible herersquos another idea when sending a memo circulate only one copy Create a place to be initialed by each person to ensure the memo makes the rounds

c Reusable Supplies Choose reusable supplies such as reusable lunch bags and containers ceramic mugs reusable bottles and refillable pens and toner cartridges Can you think of others

d Limit Packaging Choose light or reusable packaging If your business makes or ships products review whatrsquos necessary Do you need packaging If so make it minimal and request less from suppliers Design packages that are made from recycled materials and that can be reused or recycled by your customers If you shred paper use it as packing material or (if chlorine-free) as bedding for your worm compost bin Shredded paper can also be recycled in with mix-use paper

e Reuse Envelopes Donrsquot just recycle those 9x12 envelopes reuse them Use this paper for internal communication By covering your name and the old return address with blank labels most 9x12 envelopes can be reused a number of times you can also create your own label with your companyrsquos name or logo and a brief statement like ldquoSave Trees Reuse Envelopesrdquo yoursquoll be encouraging others

f Use USB memory sticks to share files rather than printing them Erase and reuse computer disks

g Set up a ldquoreuse centerrdquo Find a central place for reusable binders diskettes report covers folders books magazines and other reusable supplies

h Recognize and promote low resource use Commend fellow staff or students when they reuse a binder or deliver a report double-sided with no vinyl or plastic cover

i Exchange or donate materials Materials exchanges are free services that help organizations give or receive used equipment furniture and goods They also accept building materials and construction waste primarily lumber

Material Exchange Websites are wwwcalrecyclecagov or wwwrecyclenet

Habitat for Humanity ((951)787-6754 or wwwhabitatriversideorg) Habitat for Humanity is an organization that uses donated labor and materials to build homes for low-income families It also sells new and used materials for home improvement with proceeds invested in new homes

Computers--SmartRiverside Digital Inclusion Programwwwsmartriversidecom

10

j Set Up A Recycling Program At Work Start a recycling program at work if you donrsquot have one Find a willing recycling coordinator like yourself to take these steps

1 Consult with your city They may provide a list of commercial haulers phone consultation and on-site assessment for workplace recycling

2 Contract directly with a commercial hauler Some questions How much will they charge What itemsmaterials do they take (whitecomputermixed paper flattened cardboard) Is there a minimum amount How should materials be separated How much will they pay Will they sign a contract How often are pick-ups

An average office generates 25 pounds of paper per week per employee If you donrsquot have enough for a regular pickup team up with a business near you Remember increased recycling leads to decreased disposal costs

3 Set it up-Provide a desktop container for each employee -Put a central bin near employee desks Label it so trash doesnrsquot end up inside-When bins are full empty them into a central storagepick-up area-Hold a meeting to demonstrate the system Make sure to include any janitorial staff-Report its success and monitor progress

4 Recycle ldquoLess Commonrdquo ItemsResearch recycling solutions for less common items such as used wood pallets packing foam toner cartridges plastics construction debris and food or contact the City of Riversidersquos Public Works Department (wwwriversidecagovpworks) for their ideas

T po T T oWhile transportation is crucial to the economy and our personal lives

the environmental impacts of transportation are equally significant

and wide ranging Todayrsquos cars and trucks burn fuel 35 more ef-

ficiently with 95 less emissions than 30 years ago but the continu-

ing increase in vehicle miles traveled has slowed the progress toward

environmentally sustainable transportationSection GoalS raquo Reduce your auto fuel

use by 30

raquo Reduce your Green Teamrsquos fuel use by 30

raquo Reduce mobile sources of pollution

Section taSKS raquo Evaluate your personal

fuel consumption

raquo Learn about alternative forms of transportation


raquo Find out about alternative transportation incentive programs

Motor vehicles are the largest source of urban air pollution generating more than two-thirds of the carbon monoxide in the atmosphere a third of the nitro-gen oxides (which react to form smog) and a quarter of the hydro-carbons (which also form smog) (Surface Transportation Policy Projectmdashwwwtransactorg STPP California)

Runoff from roads and other surfaces can pollute drinking water and change water chemis-try that degrades habitat quality This pollution source deposits road salt dirt dust fertilizers pesticides antifreeze engine oil rubber metal deposits litter and other pollutants into aqui-fers lakes rivers streams and oceans (STPP)

Households in Southern Califor-nia spend more on transporta-tion (174 of family budget) than on any other household ex-penditure except shelter Thatrsquos over $7000 a year On average a given household in this region will travel over 20000 miles by car annually (STPP)

How Residents of San Bernardino-Riverside Get to Work (STPP)Took Transit- 16Walked- 24Bicycled- 06Worked at Home- 23Drove Alone Carpooled or Rode a Motorcycle- 931

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the largest contributor to climate change and the transportation sector is one of the larg-est sources of CO2 Cars and light trucks emit 20 of the nationrsquos CO2 pollution Each gallon of gasoline burned pumps 28 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere ndash 19 from the tailpipe and nine pounds from upstream refining transporting and refueling The US transportation sector as a whole is responsible for about 32 of US CO2 emissions and almost 9 of the worldrsquos total CO2 emissions (STPP)

knowthefacts

The City of Riverside is working tolaquo laquo laquo laquo

Decrease the vehicle miles traveled by 15 by 2015

Encourage the use of bicycles as an alternative form of trans-portation not just recreation by increasing the number of bike trails by 15 miles and bike lanes by 111 miles throughout the City before 2018

Implement a regional transit program between educational facilities by 2010

Promote and encour-age the use of alternative methods of transportation throughout the community by providing programs to City employees that can be duplicated by local businesses by 2011

laquo

laquo laquo

Coordinate a plan with local agencies to expand af-fordable convenient public transit within the City limits by 2010 laquo Encourage the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles or lower emission hybrids and plug-ins for the residential and business community by offering incentives by 2010

Synchronize traffic signals along primary City arterials by the end of 2012

Implement a program to design construct or close at lease one of the 26 rail-road grade separations each year

laquo laquo

Reconstruct at least two freewaystreet interchanges by 2012

Increase the number of clean vehicles in the non-emergency City fleet to at least 60 by 2010

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1 Determine your fuel usea Estimate your carrsquos fuel economy (ie the number of miles a vehicle travels per gallon of fuel)Locate you carrsquos make and model at the EPArsquos website wwwfueleconomygov to see and compare facts about its fuel consumption

mdash ORmdash

Calculate it yourself

For newer-model cars you can simply check the manufacturerrsquos estimated miles per gallon (mpg) For older-model cars this is not as reliable due to factors such as age and condition you can easily estimate a carrsquos fuel economy (wwwfueleconomygov)

If you donrsquot have a trip odometer use the vehiclersquos total mileage and subtract the two readings you take at each fill-up

This will give you the carrsquos fuel economy for that specific driving period and can only provide a rough estimate of your carrsquos overall performance For more accurate results keep an ongoing log and average your findings The more times you do it the more accurate it is Remember where (eg city highway) and when (eg rush-hour) you drive affects fuel economy Visit wwwfueleconomygov for a list and description of other factors that affect mpg

Think about the fuel you use other than for your car What kind of gas-powered off-road equipmentvehicles do you use (eg lawn equipment motor boat) How often do you use it and for how long

b Estimate your annual mileage

According to the EPA the average American drives 12000 miles per year How do you compare

1 Keep a trip log for an entire week Record the form of transportation and number of miles traveled for each trip you take 2 At the end of the week review your log How many times did you opt to walk bike or take public transit 3 Total your weekly car miles traveled 4 Multiply this by 52 to determine your annual car miles 6 Approximate your yearly car miles traveled for vacation and add this to your annual estimate

1 Fill the gas tank completely and reset the trip odometer2 When you need to refuel fill the tank completely Record the number of gallons it took to fill the tank and the mileage on the trip odometer Reset the trip odometer3 Divide the number of miles driven by the number of gallons it took to fill the tank

c Calculate your CO2 emissions Using your previous estimates determine how many gallons of gasoline you use per year Go to wwwterrapasscom for an online calculator

mdashORmdash

Do it by hand

The EPA estimates that a car puts out 19564 pounds of CO2 for each gallon of gas it uses

Determine your personal CO2 emissions

The average US vehicle emits 12000 pounds of CO2 annually (EPA)

FACT On average Southland commuters using carpool lanes shave 36 minutes a day from their drivea full third of their total commute time That savings in time usually makes up for the few minutes it might take to meet with your fellow passengers The farther your commute the more time yoursquoll tend to save (Metro Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

2 Ridesharea Vanpool to work Vanpooling brings a group of seven to fifteen people who are com-muting to the same workplace from the same community together in one vehicle (EPA) Join an existing vanpool or start your own Start a vanpool to a worksite in Los Angeles County and you may be eligible to receive a $400 monthly lease subsidy with the Metro Vanpool Program See wwwmetronet Check to see if your employer offers a rider subsidy program If there is no rideshare program at your work talk to your employer about instituting one

b Carpool to school if itrsquos too far to walk or bike Many schools already have a carpool system in place Have them put you on the list and set you up with other students who live in your area

For more information on the benefits of ridesharing and to get a matchlist of potential carpool partners visit wwwrctcorgfindarideasp Check out the Commuting Services at wwwmetronet for more resources

annual car miles divide fuel economy (mpg) = annual gas consumption (gallons)

annual gas consumption (gallons) x 1956 = annual co2 emissions (pounds)

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3 Catch the bus Ride the train Travel smarta Public transportation offers an immediate alternative for individuals seeking to reduce their energy use and carbon footprints Taking public transportation far exceeds the combined benefits of using energy-efficient light bulbs adjusting thermostats weatherizing onersquos home and replacing a refrigerator

Whether you live work dine or shop in Riverside Riverside Transit Agencyrsquos bus services are an environmentally-friendly and cost-efficient alternative to driving your car RTA has a 2500 square mile service area throughout western Riverside County the second largest in the nation RTA busses are powered by clean natural gas Plan your bus trip at wwwriversidetransitcom

b Going further Take the train Ride the Metrolink throughout Southern California Metrolink has two stations in Riverside Downtown and La Sierra Get a train schedule at wwwmetrolinktrainscom Travel with Amtrak (wwwamtrakcom) to destinations throughout the country

c When you need a ride to the airport use transit yoursquoll avoid parking fees and burdening family and friends When traveling choose an eco-friendly hotel They use less water and energy

FACT Households that use public transportation and live with one less car can save on average $9000 every year Communities that invest in public transit reduce the nationrsquos carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annu-allymdashequivalent to New York City Washington DC Atlanta Denver and Los Angeles combined stop-ping using electricity (American Public Transportation Association)

Swipe your UCR or RCC ID card and ride any RTA bus for FREE

UCR students have access to the Highlander Shuttle a FREE campus shuttle service

University of California Riverside student services provided by RTArsquos U-Pass program

RTArsquos Go-Pass program applies to Riverside Community College students at all three campuses Riverside Moreno Valley Norco

FACT Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multipurpose trip cov-ering the same distance when the engine is warm Trip plan-ning ensures that traveling is done when the engine is warmed-up and efficient and it can reduce the distance you travel (wwwfueleconomygov)

a Use pedal power In the US 90 of short trips (3 miles or less) are made by car (wwwearthshareorg) Biking is a great alternative to driving when you are traveling short distances This will cut down on your vehicle emissions save you money on gas and provide you with an efficient way to schedule in some healthy exercise you may even find that short-distance biking is faster than sitting in traffic

If you plan to use your bike as a supplemental means of transportation therersquos no need to make a huge investment in one with all the bells and whistles you can get a used bike in good condition for less than buying a new model Check out pawn shops or rental shops for good deals

b Walk it out When running errands at the shopping center down the street opt to walk there Donrsquot drive to your next destination if itrsquos in the same parking lot as your last one you may think that the environmental impact is not as bad because it is a short trip However ldquostartup emissionsrdquo (pollutants released when you turn on the ignition) account for most of your carrsquos total emissions

c Support the cause Participate in the annual Tour de Riverside a Bicycle Rally and Community Service Project organized by the six Rotary Clubs in Riverside Support the local PTArsquos efforts to encour-age safe bicycling and the Safe Routes to School program organized by the Riverside Police Department and the County of Riverside Department of Public Health

d Join a club Become a member of the Riverside Lopers Club (wwwloperscluborg) or the Inland Empire Racewalkers Club (wwwieracewalkerscom) Join the Riverside Bicycle Club (wwwriversidebicycleclubcom) There are many clubs and programs at the local state and national level so there are many opportunities for you to find one you like

5 Plan and Combine Car Tripsa Avoid peak traffic hours In Southern California rush hour can actually be several hours long 6am-10am 3pm-7pm If possible plan errands for off-peak hours and stagger your work schedule to avoid excessive idle time Itrsquoll save you time and frustration as well Think ahead to avoid driving back and forth between destinations

b Link your trips Plan your trips according to their location and proximity to each other This will improve your efficiency keeping you from driving back and forth around town and also cut down on your cold engine starts

4 Leave the car at home Walkbike for transportation leisure or exercise

FACT Carpooling using transit walking bicycling or telecommuting just one day a week for a year can save typical commuters about 1200 miles on their vehicles and reduce their CO2 emis-sions by over half a ton per year (FHWA)

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6 Save Gas Use these tips to improve your vehiclersquos fuel economy and reduce emissionsa Watch your speed For most vehicles gas mileage decreases at speeds above 60mph Each additional 5mph you drive above this costs you about $024 per gallon (wwwfueleconomygov) Be safe and follow the posted speed limit b Unload Take out all the unnecessary items you keep in your car especially heavy ones An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent (wwwfueleconomygov) This particularly affects smaller cars

c Turn it off While startup emissions account for a large portion of your carrsquos total emissions idling for extended periods also produces emissions and wastes gas If you know that you will be waiting for longer than a minute (like at a railroad crossing) turn your car off Contrary to popular belief letting your car idle for a few minutes on cold mornings is not an effective way to warm it up it just produces unnecessary emissions The best way to warm your car up is by driving it Take it easy for the first 3 to 5 minutes that you drive it from a cold-start When temperatures are below freezing you can let your car warm up for 30 seconds before driving

d Cruise Unless traffic is stop-and-go using the cruise control when driving on highways will save you gas and reduce emissions by maintaining your speed and avoiding gas-guzzling acceleration

e Kick it into overdrive Using overdrive gearing means your car is operating at the top gear allowing your engine to run at a lower rpm (or engine speed) and thus increasing your fuel economy Some cars have an OD switch which allows you to turn the overdrive on or off Some have shifting gears marked with a ldquoDrdquo (like ldquoD4rdquo and ldquoD3rdquo) Shifting to a lower number is the same as turning the overdrive off as you are locking out the higher gear Turning overdrive off gives your car more power but also burns more gas so avoid doing so unless you are towing or going uphill Using overdrive gearing also reduces engine wear

f Take it to the shop It is important to keep your car running smoothly so if itrsquos time for a tune-up take it in Check your vehiclersquos emissions and oxygen sensor Fixing these can save you 4 in gas costs and even as much as 40 in some cases (wwwfueleconomygov)

g Pump up your tires Check what the optimal tire pressure is for your vehicle and keep the tires proper-ly inflated Keep a gauge in the glove box and regularly check your tire pressure to maximize your fuel economy

h Get the right motor oil Switch to the manufacturerrsquos recommended grade of motor oil improve your fuel economy by 1-2 (wwwfueleconomygov) Change the oil regularly to increase the lifespan of your vehicle

i Limit AC use The air conditioning uses extra gas so opt to roll down the windows at lower speeds Turn on the fan at higher speeds to stay cool because open windows will reduce your fuel efficiency When itrsquos warm park in the shade and leave the windows open a crack to keep your car cooler and reduce evaporative fuel losses (wwwucsusaorg)

FACT Aggressive driving (speeding rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas It can lower your gas mileage by 33 at highway speeds and by 5 around town Sensible driving is also safer for you and others so you may save more than gas money (wwwfueleconomygov)

FACT Most produce grown in the United States travels an av-erage of 1500 miles before it gets sold (Natural Resources Defense Council)

7 Eat and Buy Locala Support products ldquoMade in USArdquo Try to purchase foods and products grownmade within 100 miles it conserves energy that would be used to transport goods you can start at the Riverside Farmerrsquos Market in Downtown on Saturday mornings

Find out what foods are in season and when in Southern California at wwwnrdcorg

8 Get a Clean Mean Driving Machine If you are looking to buy a car consider the green factora Think about gas alternatives Weigh the pros and cons of cars that use alternative fuels such as biodiesel electricity ethanol hydrogen methanol natural gas and propane Consider availability of fueling stations and what you intend to use the car for (eg in-town errands long- distance commute etc) For more information on these fuels and others visit wwwafdcenergygov

b Look at the specs Choose a vehicle that gets at least 32mpg and has a low-emissions rating (ULEV) Consider hybrids Check out the top and bottom fuel efficiency ranked vehicles at wwwfueleconomygov To purchase an extensive comparison guide of a wide range of vehicles go to wwwgreenercarsorg

Learn about federal tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles at wwwfueleconomygov For California state incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles air quality and fuel efficiency visit wwwafdcenergygov

Also visit Riversidersquos Public Works Department to learn about possible rebates from the City for alternative fuel vehicles at wwwriversidecagov

WatErWith Californiarsquos Mediterranean climate unpredictable rainfall and

growing population the statersquos water supply is facing some of

the most significant challenges seen in the last half-century While

great strides in water conservation have been made the collective

impacts of these challenges dictate that additional conservation

measures must be taken in order to ensure that Riversidersquos residents

have access to safe and reliable water raquo Reduce your personal water use by 20

raquo Learn how to save money while saving water

raquo Reduce your Green Teamrsquos water use by 20

raquo Learn how to garden with native plants

raquo Calculate your water use

raquo Learn about plumbing leaks

raquo Assess your water habits



Section GoalS

Section taSKS Urban and agriculture conser-vation measures could reduce Californiarsquos demand by about 12 million acre-feet or almost 400 billion gallons according to the California Department of Water Resources

Only about 25 of the earthrsquos water supply is fresh water Less than 1 of the worldrsquos fresh water (about 0007 of all water on earth) is accessible for direct human uses (Global Change Program)

Riversidersquos water supply begins as pure rain and snow which is naturally filtered through the sand and gravel of the Bunker Hill Riverside and Colton Basins in San Bernardino and Riverside counties This water settles in pools deep in the earth which are then tapped for domestic use by 51 wells operated by Riverside Public Utilities

On average herersquos how much water is used bull Landscaping (350 gallons per day) bull Car washing (150 gallons) bull Shower (40-70 gallons 10 minutes) bull Bath (20 gallons) bull Toilet (35-7 gallons flush for older toilets) bull Dishwasher (15 gallons load) bull Washing Dishes by Hand (20 gallons) bull Clothes Washer (40-48 gallons load) bull Running the Tap (5 gallons minute)

On average Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo customers use 70 million gallons of water each day

The average American household can save a third or more of the water currently used at home (Rocky Mountain Institute)

knowthefacts

54 55


Implement water efficiency conservation and education programs to reduce the Cityrsquos per capita potable water usage by 20 by 2020laquo

Implement a City-wide water conservation ordinance by 2010

laquo Develop recycling methods and expand existing uses for recycled wastewater by 2015

laquo

Increase the use of recycled water from the wastewater treatment plant to recover 15000 acre-feet (49 billion gallons) or 30 of plant effluent by 2020

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1 Reality CheckA lot of water goes down the drain needlessly because people think it is plentiful and inexpensive Become aware of the amount of water you are using and look for ways to use less whenever you can

a Calculate your personal water useEach month your utility bill lists the amount of water you used measured in CCFs or hundred cubic feet To convert this number to gallons use this simple formula CCF times 748 = Total (gallons)

Determine your average monthly consumption Average your totals from the past 12 months Or more simply average the totals of one summer month and one winter month The average residential usage for RPU customers is 33 people per household at 27 CCF or 20196 gallons per month How does your household compare

b Check for leaks Record the number indicated on your water meter Next turn off all fixtures and appliances that use water (Donrsquot forget the hot water heater) Wait about 30 minutes (the longer the better) and then check the meter again If the dial moved it means that something leaked Inspect all sinks tubs showers and toilets Drops puddles and stains are good indicators of a leak Keep record of the leaks you find so that you can fix and monitor them Underground irrigation lines sprinkler heads and valves may also be a source for leaks If you suspect that you have an underground pipe leak call Riverside Public Utilities at 9518265485

2 Install water-saving devices in the homea Repair leaks Replace washers repair or replace fixtures if necessary Afterwards do another meter check (Step 1b) to make sure you found every leak

b Install low-flow showerheads Buy inexpensive devices such as low-flow showerheads flow restriction devices and cut off valves (which let you shut off the water at the showerhead while you are soaping up and shampooing without changing faucet settings)

c Install faucet aerators and flow regulators Aerators reduce the amount of water used by mixing air with the water from your faucet Flow regulators reduce the flow of water through the faucet New faucets should come already equipped with these Consider installing a shut-off valve on your kitchen sink to maintain the temperature of the water when you turn it off This will conserve the water that is wasted waiting for it to heat up

FACT A leak of one drop per second wastes 2400 gallons per year Most leaks are easy to detect and repair with some basic knowledge and a few simple tools

FACT The largest daily household user of water is the toilet A leaky toilet is one of the most costly wastes of water because they tend to go silently unnoticed

3 Renovate your toileta Find the leak Check overflow pipes to be sure water is not draining Add food coloring to tank water and check water in bowl in 15 minutes (do not flush) Color in toilet probably means that there is a leak

b Repair it Most toilets can easily be fixed by simply adjusting the chain or by replacing the flapper valve or ballcock valve These parts can be found at a hardware store but be sure to get one that matches the old one perfectly Visit wwwtoiletologycom for do-it-yourself help

c Install a water-saving displacement device For older toilets you can buy or make a device to help reduce the amount of water that remains in your tank A weighted plastic jug full of water is one device Be sure that the installation does not interfere with the toilets operating parts DO NOT use a brick it may disintegrate and cause problems



blueriversidecom

The High-Efficiency Toilet(HET) Rebate program provides incentives for residential water custom-ers to replace their exist-ing high water use toilets with water saving HET toilets to reduce indoor residential water use See a product eligibility list at wwwblueriversidecom

Your toilet is the largest water user inside your home The average toilet uses 5 to 7 gallons of water per flush

You should avoid using caustic toilet bowl cleaners like toilet tank tablets These products alter the pH of water in your toilet tank and damage the plastic and rubber toilet parts which can cause severe leaks

You should avoid using the toilet to dispose of paper facial tissues or cigarettes

do you knowhigh-efficiency toilet rebate

efficiency toilet


If you donrsquot have an ultra low-flush toilet or high efficiency toilet (HET) consider replacing your old one rather than fixing it With RPUrsquos rebate program it will actually save you money

Since 1994 all new US toilets are required to use 16 gallons of water or less per flush (ultra low-flush) California law states that by 2014 all toilets sold in California must be high efficiency (use 128 gpf or less)

Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo water customers can receive rebates for replacing high water use toilets or upgrading Ultra Low Flush Toilet models with water-saving HET models Go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom to find out more

5554

4 Practice good habitsa Take shorter showers Two or three minutes less saves 9-12 gallons of water

b Take shallow baths A partly filled tub uses less water than a long shower

c Turn off water while brushing your teeth or shaving Simply turning off the faucet or using a wash basin will save about 5 gallons of water per day

d Use a broom instead of a garden hose to clean sidewalks and driveways It also helps prevent storm drain pollution

e Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse to wash the car Make sure the hose has a shut-off nozzle

f Routinely check fixtures for leaks

g Wash only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers Avoid using extra cycles and choose a water-saving mode the shortest cycle that will get the load clean Also be sure to inspect all connections to be sure they are tight and dry and not leaking

h Keep water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run to cool the water

i Use a wastebasket for trash not the toilet

j Soak pots and pans before washing dishes by hand Economize water use by scraping dishes without pre-rinsing Instead of running water continuously fill wash and rinse basins with water Use minimum amount of detergent

k Cover pools and hot tubs to reduce evaporation and use of chemicals

l Create your own compost pile and reduce use of the kitchen sink garbage disposal

m Use a brush and a bowl full of water to clean food Thaw frozen food in your refrigerator not under running water Cook vegetables with a minimum amount of water and save cooking water for soup stock

n Fill your glass with only as much water as you can drink water plants with leftover water

5 Save water outside the home a Make sure your hose has a shut-off nozzle This allows you to turn off or adjust the flow of water at the nozzle rather than letting the water run or turning the entire hose off When you are finished shut off at the house instead of at nozzle to avoid leaks

b Wash your car at a commercial car wash They use recycled rinse water and much less of it

c Do not overwater your lawn to prevent wasted runoff onto the sidewalk and street Opt for slow-release pesticides and fertilizers and use sparingly Try to avoid using them before it rains

d Use a broom rake or leaf blower instead of water to remove leaves clippings and debris

e Water your lawn and plants only when needed rather than relying on an automatic timer

FACT Storm drain water flows directly into canals streams and lakes without being properly treated as sewage would This water often contains toxins and pollutants that eventually end up in the ocean Only rain water should go down the storm drain (California Environmental Protection Agency)

f Install rotating sprinkler nozzles Riverside Public Utilities residential water customers can receive rebates for replacing standard pop-up sprinkler spray heads with water-saving rotating sprinkler spray heads Using pop-up sprinkler spray heads with rotating nozzles can save up to 6600 gallons of water per nozzle over a 5-year period

g Install a Weather Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC) and receive a rebate A WBIC is a sprinkler control device that automatically adjusts irrigation schedules in response to changing weather or environmental conditions The WBIC rebate program provides rebates for residential customers who install these systems

h Install artificial turf and receive a rebate The Artificial Turf Rebate program is a water conservation incentive offered to Riverside Public Utilities residential water customers who replace existing grass areas with water-saving artificial turf



BlueRiversidecom

rotating sprinkler nozzle rebate


sprinkler Using pop-up spray heads with rotating nozzles can save up to 6600 gallons of water per nozzle over a 5-year period

Rotating nozzles apply streams of water more evenly than conventional sprays

Rotating nozzles can save 20 percent more water than conventional spray heads

Rotating nozzles have better wind resistance less misting and virtually no run-off

do you knowThe Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle Rebate program provides incentives for Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo residential water custom-ers to replace standard pop-up spray heads with rotating nozzles which help reduce run-off and irrigate more efficiently



BlueRiversidecom

artificial turf rebate program


The installation of artificial turf at a typical home can conserve approximately 22000 gallons of water per year

Artificial turf requires no fertilizer no pesticides no mowing and reduces urban run-off caused by irrigation

Artificial turf cuts down on the amount of green waste going into landfills

You can save water by replacing infrequently used lawn areas with low-water use plants ground covers or artificial turf

do you knowThe Artificial Turf Rebate program is a water conser-vation incentive that offers residential home owners a chance to install artificial turf in place of grass to reduce outdoor water use

artificial turf



BlueRiversidecom

weather-based irrigation controller rebate

The WBIC Rebate program provides incentives for residential water customers to replace current irrigation controllers with weather based controllers Weather based irrigation control-lers (WBIC) automatically alter the watering schedule based upon the weather

Using an irrigation controller with a rain sensor can save an average of 40 gallons of water a day

Outdoor watering accounts for nearly half the water used at most homes

Residential landscapes are over-watered by as much as 20 to 40 percent

A frac12rdquo garden hose uses up to 500 gallons per hour

For every minute an irrigation cycle is reduced it can save 15-25 gallons of water

Riverside uses up to 70 million gallons of water each day

do you knowWBIC


Go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom to find out more

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i Improve your swimming pool Keep water level in pools low to minimize splashing Use a cover to slow evaporation (keeps water cleaner and warmer too) Check walls filtration systems inlets repair where needed

j Take it a step further Form a group in your neighborhood and take responsibility for what goes down your local storm drain Report any misuse of the storm drain and illegal disposal of wastes to 9518265311 Make a pledge to never pour hazardous chemicals down a storm drain Riverside residents may dispose of Household Hazardous Waste for free at the Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1780 Agua Mansa Road every non-holiday Saturday between 900 AM and 200 PM Visit wwwriversidecagovcure for a list of accepted waste materials

6 Practice Waterwise Landscapinga Learn about native California plants Consider joining the California Native Plant Society (wwwcnpsorg) Read the Riverside-San Bernardino Chapter newsletter to find out about upcoming plant sales restoration projects field trips plant science and conservation news

b Plant native or water saving plants and trees Use mulch around plants to hold water Water your lawns early morning or late evenings Visit wwwbewaterwisecom for a list of California Friendly Plants

FACT For most Riverside residents the largest use of household water be-tween 30 and 70 is outside the home Water efficient landscapes can reduce landscape water-ing by up to 50

Native or ldquofriendlyrdquo plants can rely on rainfall most of the year for their watering needs Riverside Public Utilities offers a rebate to residential water customers who replace existing lawn areas with water efficient California friendly plants Go to RiversidePublicUtilitiescom to learn more about this rebate program and to find a list of California friendly drought tolerant plant species

waterwise landscape rebate


landscaping



BlueRiversidecom


Using drip or bubbler lines to irrigate your flower and shrub beds can save 25 gallons of water a day

Replacing part of your lawn with low water use plants can save up to 1800 gallons of water a month




do you knowThe Waterwise Landscape program provides incen-tives for Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo residential water customers to replace their lawn with water efficient California Friendly land-scaping Waterwise land-scaping refers to choosing drought tolerant plants that are used in drier climates and able to survive long periods without water By planting California Friendly plants and using efficient irrigation outdoor water use can be cut by 50 percent

c Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat Visit wwwnwforg to find out more about the National Wildlife Federationrsquos Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program

d Join a community group Help beautify Riverside by planting a community garden or joining a garden club Become a friend of the UCR Botanical Gardens (wwwgardensucredu) Volunteer with the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful program (wwwkrcbcom)

6

raquo Water your lawns early mornings or late evenings only when needed to avoid evaporation in the midday sun Lawns do not need to be watered every day

raquo Choose your plants and locations carefully Factors such as soil types lighting and proximity to pavement can impact a sitersquos suitability for a plant Taking the time to consider these will save water and effort in the long run because it helps ensure the success of your plants

raquo Water slowly and thoroughly during cool windless hours as infrequently as possible

raquo Let grass grow taller in hot weather It enables their roots to grow deeper and stronger

raquo Plant low-water (or California-friendly) plants like trees and shrubs instead of cool- season grasses Go to wwwbewaterwisecom for a list

raquo Use a three-inch mulch in the garden and around shrubs to save moisture Buy it or make your own by composting

raquo Consider a water-saving drip irrigation system that provides a slow steady supply of water to garden shrubs etc

raquo Donrsquot let the water run onto the sidewalk driveway or road when watering plants Prevent this by using a shut-off nozzle on your hose

Good Gardening Habits

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7 Reuse ItUsed water is often suitable for other purposes even with no treatment or filtration During a severe drought re-using water may be a necessity When maximum conservation is called for make the most of any water before you let it go down the drain

Use these methods to collect water for cleaning flushing the toilet cooking or watering plants

a Keep a 5-gallon bucket in the shower

b Collect ldquoheat-uprdquo water Save the water that would be wasted as you wait for it to heat up Consider installing instant hot water fixtures that do not require you to run the water for heat

FACT Food and agriculture account for 70 of water use worldwide (Food and Agriculture Organi-zation of the United Nations)

c When purchasing new appliances ask how much water is needed to use them Riverside Public Utilities offers a rebate to residential customers who replace their existing clothes washer with a high efficiency clothes washer (HECW) Visit RiversidePublicUtilitiescom to learn more about this rebate

8 Shop Bluea Cut back on the amount of high-water-use foods you eat Think about how producing the foods you consume impacts the global water supply As a rule producing meat requires much more water than vegetables and grains Read the National Resource Defense Councilrsquos Green Eating Guide wwwnrdcorg

b Buy local and in season This will eliminate the need to ship foods thus saving you money and lessening the environmental impact Check out the Riverside Farmerrsquos Market in Downtown on Saturday mornings Find out whatrsquos in season and when in Southern California at wwwnrdcorg

d Support the use of ldquoreclaimedrdquo water in production Reclaimed (or recycled) water is treated and filtered wastewater that reduces the use of potable water (suitable for drinking) for non-potable uses Take some time to research products and companies that use reclaimed water

FACT Businesses account for 60 of all water use in Southern California (Metropolitan Water District of Southern California)

a Check around fixtures (faucets toilets and water fountains) as you did in your personal evaluation Report any leaks you come across

b Advocate installation of water-saving devices Encourage your employer to consider high efficiency toilets toilet dams aerators and shut-off valves

c Promote water-efficient landscaping at the office Check to see if the sprinkler system is operating efficiently adjusted seasonally run in the early morning or late night structured so as to not water sidewalks Propose the installation of a graywater recycling system

d Recommend xeriscaping Native plants generally require less water to maintain

e Get rebates for your business Visit wwwmwdsaveabuckcom for commercial rebate programs

9 Spread the word Apply water-saving practices to your office or work

green power premium- an investment in Riversidersquos future


green power



The term ldquogreen powerrdquo refers to electricity produced from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power geothermal hydropower and biomass

What is green power

TREEPOWER

A special thank you to Samantha Cole for her hard work and persistence Thank you to Fortino Morales Alfonso Esparza City of Riverside Public Works Department Wood Streets Green team Serena Eddlemon Mike Bacich Marjorie Mitchell Lynn Scott Ryan Bullard Mark Ward Austin Carter

September 2008Orange Terrace Community Center installs a 90 kilowatt PV system the park is LEED Certified

July 200854 kilowatt photovoltaic system donated to Habitat for Human-ityrsquos LEED platinum house

June 2008City Council approved the new geothermal plant which when completed in Fy 1112 will provide 30 of RPUrsquos retail power and 50 by Fy 1314

December 2008Riversidersquos 1st Greenhouse Gas emissions baseline is underway

January 2009City Fleet reports non-emergency fleet is 55 clean vehicles

February 2009State Department of Conservation Director Bridgett Luther introduces Riverside as Californiarsquos First Emerald City

April 2009A 54 kW PV system is installed at Casa Blanca Community Center to reach over 1 mega watt of solar power

March 2010Whole House Rebate Program approved by City CouncilJune 2009

RPU rebated over 75000 trees through the Tree Power Program since 2001

July 2009The City of Riverside becomes a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC)

September 2009Riverside installs 100th photovoltaic system putting city over 15 Megawatts of solar power

September 2009State Department of Conser-vation unveiled Emerald City logo for the City of Riverside

Introduced the Green Action Plan ndash Emerald City update

RPU initiated first task of new GAP by approving E-HELP an energy efficiency and renew-able energy financing mecha-nism

May 2008Green Power Premium introduced Customers can opt into a voluntary pro-gram in order to purchase green power

May 2008BlueRiversidecom is launched

June 2006Riverside installs hydrogen fueling site - one of only 23 in the State

July 2006Grease to Gas phase one completed

July 2005 Clean and Green Taskforce assembled

February 2007Clean and Green Taskforce Report completed and the City Council adopted the Sustainable Riverside Policy Statement (SRPS)

February 2007Radio show ldquoGreen Power Reportrdquo goes on the air

June 2007Riverside Green Builder program becomes firstin the state

December 2007First Riverside Green Action Plan approved by City Council

July 2007GreenRiversidecom is launched

August 2007City Council directed development and imple-mentation of a Green Purchasing Policy

June 2001 Traffic lights converted to LED lights to save energy consumption

Riverside Public Utilitiesrsquo UOC photovoltaic system installed First city operated system October 2003

Clean Up Riversidersquos Environment program launched (CURE)

April 2004Weather-based controller pilot project at White Park saves 40 on water consumption

July 2001Riverside residents enjoyed their first free shade trees with the Tree Power Program

Riversidersquos Green Timeline

EnErgy1 Have a home energy audit done

2 Insulate the water heater and use proper settings3 Maintain refrigerator care and set proper temperatures

4 Support ldquoGreen Powerrdquo (renewable energy) through involvement in City programs5 Save on lighting with compact fluorescents (CFLs)

6 Do full loads of laundry Donrsquot wash in hot water7 Adjust your thermostat to reduce cooling and heating costs

8 Weatherize your home9 Buy energy efficient appliances and add-up the savings

10 Make sure your business is ldquoPower Wiserdquo11 Quick energy tips


WastE1 Determine your household trash output

2 Reduce and reuse products and packaging3 Consider the products that you buy

4 Cut down on junk mail5 Use the old by making it new

6 Recycle curbside and learn what you can and cannot recycle at various local facilities7 Start composting at home reduce waste and enrich the soil

8 Save paper - buy recycled and tree-free products9 Celebrate environmentally when giving gifts and hosting parties

10 Recycle at work and school

transportation1 Determine your fuel use

2 Rideshare Carpool or vanpool to work and school3 Get on the bus Use public transit

4 Bike or walk for short-distance trips5 Plan and combine car trips to avoid backtracking

6 Save gas - tips on fuel economy7 Eat and buy local

8 Consider the green factor when buying a car

WatEr1 Reality check - household water use and leaks

2 Water-saving device3 Renovate your toilets

4 Simple water habits to keep in mind5 Reduce outdoor water use

6 Landscape with California water wise plants and practice good gardening habits7 Collect and reuse clean water that would normally be wasted down the drain or gutter

8 Shop blue-conscious and cut-back on high-water use foods9 Spread the word - Save Water

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