Earth Day, first celebrated April 22, 1970, is considered the beginning of modern environmental activism. Today, many organizations, including Edison International and its subsidiary, Southern California Edison, celebrate Earth Day every day, but especially throughout April.
For those looking for meaningful ways to contribute to a clean energy future through participation in Earth Month events, SCE suggests:
Energy-Saving Trees: The Arbor Day Foundation and Edison International are co-sponsoring a pilot program to help you find the best areas on your property to plant trees for the biggest energy savings. SCE customers living within the Compton area and surrounding cities are part of the initial pilot, but the program is looking to expand. SCE customers are eligible to receive one free tree. Sign up now to get your free tree or express interest in the program.
Drive Electric Earth Month: A month-long celebration of electric vehicles. More than 160 events are organized by hundreds of volunteers and partner organizations, showcasing electric vehicles and their advantages, including rebates. If you’re a residential customer of SCE and have recently bought or leased a qualifying pre-owned EV, you may be eligible for the Pre-Owned EV Rebate program. To check some out, try attending:
- EV Day in Compton: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will showcase EVs and EV charging infrastructure. There will also be general education opportunities about federal, state and private incentives for EVs. A Ride-and-Drive Experience will showcase a variety of EVs.
- Ventura Earth Day at Plaza Park: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held at the Plaza Park in downtown Ventura. Sign up to bring your EV and enjoy the day with others in the EV community while teaching festivalgoers about the benefits of ownership.
- Thousand Oaks Arbor Earth Day: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arbor Earth Day will include an electric vehicle display area where people can see and ask questions about various EV models.
- The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival: Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28.The Santa Barbara Earth Day festival hosts a Green Car Show. This annual showcase and test-drive event features the largest collection of clean vehicles and new mobility solutions on California’s Central Coast.
Tribal Earth Month Events: SCE is honored to serve 13 tribal nations throughout its 50,000-square-mile service area. It partners with several nations during Earth Month on events that highlight programs, including CARE/FERA discounted rate programs and the Edison Scholars and Lineworker Scholarships:
- Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians: Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Pechanga Band of Indians: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Morongo Band of Mission Indians: Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Bishop Paiute Tribe: Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn About Home Electrification: Attend this online learning course to explore the advantages of shifting from fossil fuels to electric technologies. The class debunks the mysteries of electrification and discusses the benefits, which range from reducing overall energy costs to improving home safety.
- Tuesday, April 23, 4-6 p.m.
- To get more information on classes, visit: sce.com/classes.
For more information about the clean energy transition, visit edison.com/cleanenergy.
