Lockwood Mechanical Inc.

Lockwood Mechanical Inc.
710 California Avenue
Sand City, CA 93955
ph: 831-384-9310
fax: 831-384-9313

Step Up 2 Green

WHO

StepUp2Green is an incentive-based program, designed to encourage environmentally conscious choices in home remodeling projects. Started by local Monterey Bay region community members, StepUp2Green is guided by the principals of simplicity and accessibility.

WHAT

StepUp2Green has produced a one-page checklist of energy, water, and resource-saving steps homeowners can take to reduce waste, emissions, and encourage cleaner, more efficient forms of energy production. Different levels of green can be achieved according to how many actions are completed. The program offers recognition for homeowners, promotion of green alternatives for retailers — to help drive the market toward change — and the possibility of streamlined permitting through on-going collaboration with county and municipal Building departments.

WHEN

StepUp2Green is currently in its start-up phase. With participation from the Monterey County Business Council, California American Water, the Monterey County Association of Realtors®, AIA Monterey Bay Chapter, Hayward Corporation, and various businesses, non-profits and public agencies, StepUp2Green anticipates launch of its website, increased sponsorship and participants, as well as solidification of certificate and permitting programs during 2009. Businesses providing green resources to consumers are encouraged to get involved in the program now.

WHERE

StepUp2Green is being first unveiled in Monterey County, California. StepUp2Green was designed to be licensed and spread to other communities and regions throughout the United States and beyond. Created as a 'bottom-up' rather than a 'top-down' system, each licensed area will be able to modify certain parameters which would make the most sense for their own local green economy.

WHY

StepUp2Green is specifically designed as a one-page guidance tool, enabling everyone to be able to make improvements to their home while at the same time being able to make greener decisions, to save money by reducing their use of energy and water, and ending up with a healthier indoor environment.

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Lockwood Mechanical Inc.
710 California Avenue
Sand City, CA 93955
ph: 831-384-9310
fax: 831-384-9313