August 2013 Newsletter

Mayor Lee Applauds President Obama's Climate Action Plan
Mayor Lee outlines how San Francisco is acting at the local level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening the local economy. More >

Grant Opportunity: SF Carbon Fund
The SF Carbon Fund awards grants for local projects that mitigate carbon, ultimately improving the city's green infrastructure and enhancing the living environment. Any school, neighborhood organization, or nonprofit is eligible to apply. Applications are due September 13. More >

Bike Share Rolls into the Bay Area
This month, Bay Area Bike Share will launch with 700 bikes across the region. Sign up for a membership to access shared bicycles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More >

Are phantom loads haunting your energy bill?
Did you know that your appliances and electronics use energy when they are plugged in but are not in use? Learn how you can stop these "phantom loads" and reduce your energy bill by almost ten percent. More >

Three Tips for a Healthy Manicure
Summertime means sunshine, sandals, and pretty nails. Follow these tips to beautify your fingers and toes while reducing your exposure to toxic chemicals. More >

Tour Your Local Wastewater Treatment Plant
Have you ever wondered what happens to the water from your shower, laundry and toilet after it goes down the drain? Find out by joining the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for a free tour of the Southeast Treatment Plant. More >

New Technologies Give Renewables a Boost
One of the biggest challenges of using power from renewable energy sources like solar and wind is that they are "intermittent" – that is, the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow. Fortunately, new technologies are making it easier to store energy so it can be used at a later time. More >