Join premier experts from Energy Upgrade California and the Westside Cities Council of Governments at a series of "Green Teas" beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at The Bistro at The Culver Studios.

Click for map and directions: The Culver Studios 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

The workshops will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make your home more energy and water efficient, as well as improving indoor air quality and safety. Experts will walk you through the first step of the program-an in-home assessment-and you will hear from residents who have already undergone the process, all at no cost to you. 

Sign up and learn more at EnergizeTheWestside.org.  

January 22 - Session One: How to Go Green in your Existing Home with Energy Upgrade.

• What are the energy, environmental and financial benefits of Energy Upgrade for Homeowners?
• How does energy efficiency fit into other green home goals, like adding solar panels or reducing water use?
• What kind of benefits can I expect, based on my home's age and recent upgrades and my utility company and county incentives?
• What advantages does Energy Upgrade offer for building performance and quality of work ?
• Selecting an Energy Upgrade Contractor, some factors to consider

Speakers include Alison Kendall, Drew Lowell-Britt, and Guest Energy Upgrade Contractors. 

Join us at all three sessions! 

All three will be held on Sundays at The Bistro at The Culver Studios' from 2-4pm. 

January 22, 2012 - Session 1 

March 11, 2012 - Session 2 

April 29, 2012 - Session 3 

Alison Kendall, LEED AP BD+C is a California licensed architect who provides sustainable building design and planning consulting and training.  She is a Green Point Rater Advisor with Build It Green, and can help you plan your Energy Upgrade to help your home receive a Green Point Rating.  Ms. Kendall is a LEED Accredited Professional with a Building Design and Construction credential from the US Green Building Council and experience on residential, commercial and institutional green building remodeling.

Drew Lowell-Britt, LEED GA is an Energy Specialist with EcoMotion, Inc. who provides technical assistance for homeowners living on the westside of Los Angeles with their Energy Upgrade projects.  Drew also handles marketing and outreach for Energy Upgrade California through the City of Santa Monica's Solar Santa Monica program.