Southern California Edison (SCE)

#RenewableEnergy 🌤️ Learn how SCE is working with the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program to provide rebates to property owners who install solar systems for qualified underserved communities. “By offering financial incentives for the installation of solar panel systems, SOMAH is making clean energy accessible to those who need it most and otherwise would not have access to the benefits,” says Rene Valencia, SCE’s manager of Customer Generation Incentive Programs. A statewide initiative, SOMAH can help both renters and building owners receive credits on their electric bills from the energy generated by the solar panels. Read the full story at ENERGIZED. https://on.sce.com/4dpXoFb

#Community 🌤️ Kellogg Elementary fourth graders get an up-close look at the native sea life found along the Goleta coast, thanks to student field trip nonprofit NatureTrack. 🐠 Founded in 2011, NatureTrack managed to take 600 #students on outdoor experiences in its first year. Now, with the help of Edison International, NatureTrack impacts the lives of 5,000 students each year and has provided more than 39,000 outdoor #experiences to date — with demand continuing to grow. See the full story at ENERGIZED. #Nature #Envirnoment #Outdoors https://lnkd.in/gVGMtNiQ

🐐  DYK that goats can help safely and sustainably remove vegetation? Keeping trees and brush at manageable heights below power lines is essential to reducing the potential for power outages and the risk of wildfires.   “The goats are easily able to eliminate overgrown brush near our power line right of ways, in areas where terrain may be difficult for crews and equipment to access,” said Sarah Hendrix, senior utility arborist with SCE’s Vegetation Management team. Learn more: https://on.sce.com/3YMaZ5b

It’s "Supercharged!" ⚡ Check out the graphic novel series by Earthshot. It features an unlikely combination of a murder mystery with a cross-country adventure, romance and a high-performance, sustainable battery. The story is designed to help educate about clean energy and is supported by Edison International. Enjoy and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gN34dxgw

Please welcome Southern California Edison (SCE) leader Katie Sloan to her new role as vice president, Design & Field Asset Services, in our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) division. Sloan, who has been with SCE for more than 15 years and most recently served as vice president of Customer Programs and Services, is now responsible for unifying planning and design teams across T&D. The New Mexico State University alumna earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in regulatory economics and serves on the board of clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART. #Leadership #Energy

#811Day is National Safe Digging Day 👷⛏️ As 811 Day approaches this Sunday, Aug. 11, we are reminding our customers and communities to always call 811 at least two-three days before starting any digging project to have underground utility lines marked for free. “No matter how small the digging project is, it’s critical,” says Ted Gribble, PE, principal manager of Wildfire and Public Safety at SCE. “We remind homeowners and professional excavators alike that calling #811 before any dig is the only way to perform this work safely, protecting you and your community.” Data shows about 40% of homeowners and professional excavators do not call 811, leading to hundreds of thousands of utility strike incidents nationwide and causing an estimated $30 million in damages annually. Learn how to request free underground utility line markings, get #safety tips, and see the full story at ENERGIZED. https://lnkd.in/gMqvvnuY

#Safety Tips 🐍 March through October is peak rattlesnake season. SCE services a vast amount of prime #rattlesnake terrain. Our crews may come across them while working on the power grid, which is why we educate them on species they might encounter and how to respond. What do you do if you happen to see one?  First, try to remain calm. Fear of snakes often comes from the misconception that these reptiles are looking to attack, says Jack Goldfarb, SCE herpetologist and resident reptile expert. “They’re probably more scared of you than you are of them,” Goldfarb says.  The rattling you hear is a warning, telling you to back off. Learn more about his environmental work, how he helps our field crews stay safe, and get more safety tips at https://lnkd.in/gfQJSzQd. #environment #nature #ecology #animals

Today we celebrated the 2024 Edison International #LineworkerScholarship recipients. These talented individuals will each receive up to $25,000 for tuition, essential tools and support services required for their training at Los Angeles Trade Technical College helping them advance toward a skilled-trade career at SCE. Bravo, scholars! 👏 Launched in 2021 and funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47, the Lineworker Scholarship Program aims to promote diverse talent among our skilled trades and better reflect the communities we serve. Tap the link to meet all 12 recipients. https://lnkd.in/gJxEMTis #scholarships

New #Video 🚓 Watch and ride along with South Pasadena Police Department Sgt. Tony Abdalla inside the nation's first all-electric police car fleet. He said “zero emission is icing on the cake” when it comes to the groundbreaking Tesla vehicles, noting that these #cars not only cost less to operate, but also exceed gas cars in acceleration, braking, safety, and overall handling. “This thing is like a spaceship,” SPPD Corporal Tyler Borrello said. “Way faster than our old cars.“ .” The department partnered with Southern California Edison (SCE)'s Charge Ready program, which provided new charging infrastructure to support the 20-car fleet. See the video and full story here: https://lnkd.in/gb4Na8iw

#ElectricVehicles 🚓 City of South Pasadena unveiled the nation’s first all-electric police car fleet today, along with new banks of chargers. Southern California Edison (SCE)’s Jill C. Anderson joined with local officials at South Pasadena City Hall to see the groundbreaking, all-Tesla fleet on display. Mayor Evelyn Zneimer said that this transition reflects the city’s vision of a sustainable future and a “21st Century police force that is safe, clean and saves taxpayer dollars.” The city partnered with SCE’s Charge Ready program, which brought in the charging infrastructure. “Now we have 34 chargers installed to support a fleet size of 20,” South Pasadena Police Sgt. Tony Abdalla shared. “This gives us the necessary and desirable tools to do our job.” LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Assemblymember Mike Fong, Senator Anthony Portantino, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Officer Steven Cliff were also on hand to commemorate this landmark step toward a clean energy future. As for future electrification upgrades, the South Pasadena City Hall, Police Station and Fire Station buildings are each set to be backed up by a solar-powered system with battery storage, increasing critical power resilience in the event of an outage. Learn more about our Charge Ready program at sce.com/chargeready.