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The project includes a 408-kilowatt solar system, which provides electricity through solar panels located on the top level of two parking structures that is generating power for the two garages and a significant portion of the Business Education Building at Santa Monica College. Chevron Energy Solutions designed, engineered, installed and operates the solar system and maintains and guarantees the system's performance. Santa Monica College has also improved its energy efficiency through a campus-wide lighting retrofit, variable speed drives, new heating hot water boilers, fire alarm system and emergency circuit upgrades that were also implemented by Chevron Energy Solutions.
"We are committed to academic excellence, global responsibility and educational, environmental and economical awareness," said Dr. Chui L. Tsang, president of Santa Monica College. "Our collaboration with Chevron Energy Solutions allows us to reduce the amount of energy used and lessen our college's carbon footprint."
Through the energy efficiency improvements and use of solar, Santa Monica College is reducing its purchase of utility power, which is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 1,500 metric tons, equivalent to preserving 13 acres of forest from deforestation each year. The project is paid for exclusively by energy savings on utility bills.
The $3.6 million project generates approximately 50,660 kilowatt hours each month and is saving the college about $8,100 per month.
"The comprehensive energy efficiency and solar project at Santa Monica College is an example of how budget relief can be maximized by combining energy efficiency with renewable power," said Dave Stone, senior vice president for Chevron Energy Solutions. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Santa Monica College on this project."
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Chevron Energy Solutions, Environmental , Santa Monica, Santa Monica College
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CLUB ROW
Fabian Lewkowicz
in SMC, Santa Monica, Santa Monica College
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ALL YOU CAN CARRY PUMPKIN PATCH
All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
All You Can Carry Pumpkin Patch at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Farmers Market, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Patch, Santa Monica
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FLOCK OF SEAGULLS
A flock of seagulls fly over Santa Monica Bay on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Birds, Santa Monica, seagull
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Santa Monica Historical Society Museum
Santa Monica Historical Society Museum - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
President and CEO Louise Gabriel (center) cuts the ribbon during the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum's Grand Opening and 35th Anniversary on Sunday, October 24, 2010. Since 1975, the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum has been collecting, preserving, and promoting the history of Santa Monica.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica, Santa Monica Historical Society Museum
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HOMELESSNESS SANTA MONICA
HOMELESSNESS SANTA MONICA - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
A homeless woman pushes her hand-made home along the Third Street Promenade on Friday, October 22, 2010.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Homeless, Santa Monica, Third Street Promenade , home
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Great Southern California Shakeout
Great Southern California Shakeout - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Santa Monica Firefighters Joe Cavin (right) and Jim Schier demonstrate how to properly move an injured victim during the Great Southern California Shakeout, a statewide earthquake drill, at the Third Street Promenade on Thursday, October 21, 2010. The Santa Monica Fire department demonstrated post-earthquake response during the earthquake drill including shutting off water, electric and gas. They also signed people up for free Disaster Assistance Response Training classes.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Fire Department, Firefighter, Great Southern California Shakeout, Santa Monica, Third Street Promenade
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WOODY
WOODY - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Main Street, Santa Monica, Woody
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