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Attention Sierra Club Homeowners: Secure Your Energy at the Best Available Rates RIGHT NOW!
January 9, 2023
Attention Sierra Club Homeowners:
Your energy credits for solar reduce by as much as 75% after April 13, 2023. Don’t wait! Secure your energy at the best available rates RIGHT NOW!
As a solar homeowner or someone considering going...
LA Green New Deal Update
January 6, 2023
Question: What do Mayor Garcetti, oil drilling, gas appliances, and styrofoam containers all have in common?
Answer: Los Angeles is saying goodbye to all of them
That was the gist of December’s Green New Deal signing ceremony and Mayor...
Phil Gaimon, pro cyclist, author, and entertainer raising funds to support the Chapter
December 5, 2022
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is grateful to Phil Gaimon, pro cyclist, author, and entertainer, for his initiative to support the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter.
As a local cyclist, Phil has a personal interest in protecting wild habitats in the...
Big Oil wants to be your neighbor, take action to make them a good neighbor
December 5, 2022
Living in Southern California means having oil drilling somewhere nearby. It has been this way for almost 100 years. Just look at historic photos of communities like Huntington Beach and there are forests of oil derricks. Big Oil likes being your...
Climate Was On the Ballot
December 5, 2022
What the midterm election results mean for climate action in Southern California
Every election is a climate election, and the 2022 midterms were no exception.
In a surprising twist, the anticipated 'red wave...
Four win seats on Chapter’s Executive Board
December 5, 2022
Pictured left to right are David Haake, Nancy Barba, Coby King, and Dyana Peña
November 15 marked the end of the annual Angeles Chapter Elections. Members cast their ballots both for candidates for the Chapter’...
From the Ground: How Our Volunteers in Culver City Took on Big Oil
December 5, 2022
Culver City, a little city with just a little under 40,000 people – has set a historic precedent for the wider Los Angeles area. As of this November, Culver City voted 4-0 to move forward with a settlement framework with Sentinel Peak...
Sierra Club Military Outdoors Veteran's Day Celebration in Long Beach
December 5, 2022
Hello from the Angeles Chapter of Sierra Club Military Outdoors, also known as SCMO! The goal of SCMO is to ensure access to nature for military members, veterans, and their families. This is the local LA and Orange Counties section of the national...
An Electric End to 2022
December 5, 2022
Southern California has been plagued by poor air quality that directly affects our health by causing or worsening respiratory conditions by exposing us to toxic emissions. Gas use in buildings produces a significant amount of indoor air pollution in...
Swell Energy Answers Your Solar FAQs
December 5, 2022
Have a question? It might be a frequently asked question…see if you can find your answer here. Of course, Swell is always happy to take your call or email to address your questions too. You can also check out common myths about solar that we...