Big Bear Lake, CA, August 2, 2013 - The expiration and reduction of two surcharges will allow Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) to pass on over $1,200,000 in savings to its customers each year. For the average full-time, residential customer, that means a savings of $4 per month. As of May 2013, BVES was able to reduce the California Renewable Portfolio Standard surcharge … [Read more...] about Electric Bills Will Decrease Slightly in Big Bear
Environment
County Considers Solar Energy in Rural Areas
San Bernardino County, CA, July 26, 2013 - This week, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously extended the moratorium on commercial solar energy projects in rural communities, which affects unincorporated areas of the Big Bear Valley. County Supervisors say they have made headway in the planning process of adding a renewable energy component to the General … [Read more...] about County Considers Solar Energy in Rural Areas
After Low-Snow Winter, Xeriscape Gardening More Important Than Ever
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 15, 2013 - People who think low-water landscaping mean a lackluster yard are in for a surprise. The Xeriscape Garden Tour celebrates the color and diversity of native and drought tolerant plants on their 11th annual tour, showcasing homes that exemplify the best in water conservation through Xeriscape landscaping. The Big Bear Valley had below average … [Read more...] about After Low-Snow Winter, Xeriscape Gardening More Important Than Ever
HERO helps homeowners lower emissions and utility bills
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 3, 2013 -- The San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) Board of Directors has voted to make the HERO Clean Energy Financing Program available to residents and businesses of San Bernardino County. HERO is the largest and most successful Property Assessed Clean Energy Program in the nation. It launched in 2011 in Riverside County, where it … [Read more...] about HERO helps homeowners lower emissions and utility bills
Visionary farmer to speak at the PAC
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 17, 2013 - The Big Bear Lighthouse Project has recruited the country's most influential farmer, Joel Salatin, to deliver the keynote address at their 2013 Community Summit. Salatin is a third generation alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. The family’s Polyface Farm has been featured in Smithsonian, National Geographic and … [Read more...] about Visionary farmer to speak at the PAC