Flex Your Power Case Study: City of Chula Vista
An Effective Practice
Description
Chula Vista is the 19th largest of California's 471 cities, according to the California Department of Finance. The city replaced green traffic signal lights with light emitting
diode (LED) lamps, and enacted an extensive public awareness and education campaign that provided residents with a free home energy audit, energy efficiency compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and information on energy rebates. The city's efforts resulted in a 15 percent reduction in citywide energy use in 2001.
diode (LED) lamps, and enacted an extensive public awareness and education campaign that provided residents with a free home energy audit, energy efficiency compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and information on energy rebates. The city's efforts resulted in a 15 percent reduction in citywide energy use in 2001.
Goal / Mission
The goal of this project was to reduce energy usage in Chula Vista, California.
Results / Accomplishments
In November 2001, Chula Vista estimated it would reduce total energy consumption in 2001 by more than 15 percent when compared with the year before. The city's free
energy audit program was a success: 1,500 homes were audited. Also, 20 mini grants of up to $2,500 were provided to small businesses.
energy audit program was a success: 1,500 homes were audited. Also, 20 mini grants of up to $2,500 were provided to small businesses.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
City of Chula Vista
Primary Contact
Brendan J. Reed
City Mangers Office
276 4th Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-5889
breed@ci.chula-vista.ca.us
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/clean/
City Mangers Office
276 4th Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-5889
breed@ci.chula-vista.ca.us
http://www.chulavistaca.gov/clean/
Topics
Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Organization(s)
City of Chula Vista
Source
Flex Your Power Efficiency Partnership
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
2001
Location
Chula Vista, CA