Featured Participants

The Port of San Diego is pleased to announce that 55 businesses have completed their scorecards. We have a workshop coming up May 31, 2011 on LEED 101 from 2-3:30 pm where participants will get an introduction to the LEED rating system. This system is a universal way buildings can be measured for their sustainability.

We are excited about the launch of this new blog feature to provide participants and the San Diego Bay Community with an interactive way to learn more about the sustainable efforts around the bay! Stay tuned for more posts to come.

The Green Business Challenge is a voluntary program spearheaded by the Port of San Diego and San Diego Gas & Electric to help businesses around the Bay reduce energy consumption and their impacts on the local environment. Follow the participants’ progress as they take the Challenge and showcase their environmental efforts as stewards of San Diego Bay.

Seaport Village Restaurants Save Big with Direct Install

on 13 May 2013.

thumb Seaport Village Sign Direct Install is an excellent way for small businesses to see savings on their energy bills.

In a video produced by SDG&E, Network members San Diego Burger Co. and Greek Islands Café received recognition for their participation in Direct Install. Direct Install is a program that retrofits lighting, refrigeration, and heating and cooling systems. Not only is this program free for participants, but they see lower energy bills immediately! This high quality video was promoted on SDG&E and the Port's Facebook and Twitter accounts to potentially reach tens of thousands of followers.

The Green Business Network offers free energy support to Port businesses, including on-site analysis of energy consuming systems, assistance with SDG&E programs, and customized calculations to help businesses create a strategic plan for implementing energy saving projects. A call to us is the first step in determining that Direct Install, or another energy-saving program, is a smart choice for your business.

For more information about the Port's no-cost, energy audit services, contact greenport@portofsandiego.org or (619) 686-8078 to schedule your free audit today!

Sun Harbor Installs Hybrid-Electric Chargers

on 06 May 2013.

thumb Sun Harbor EV chargers Sun Harbor Marina installed chargers for hybrid electric cars at the west end of their parking lot. The service is part of Sun Harbor's long-term strategy to serve their tenants and care for the environment. Kathy O'Brien, Marine Manager at Sun Harbor states, "We are starting to see Electric and Hybrid cars in the parking lot. It was time to provide the charging stations for drivers to use while dining at Pizza Nova or visiting the marina for an outing out on the Bay. We hope to see the stations in use regularly as the community becomes aware of the availability."

The hybrid-electric vehicle chargers are manufactured by Blink. The company's battery charging systems allow for faster charging with less heat generation and longer battery life than conventional chargers. At an average of 15,000 miles per year, gas vehicles cost $2400 annually (at $4/ gallon gas prices), while electric vehicles will only cost about $600 annually (in miles per gallon-equivalent electricity costs).

The interface design is simple, and makes for a convenient, easy and affordable charging experience. Blink stations are easy to find thanks to a state-of-the-art GPS and location-based tools for mobile devices and Smartphones.

To learn more about how you can get chargers for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles installed in your business' parking lot, visit http://www.blinknetwork.com/chargers-commercial.html

Port of San Diego Waterfront Business Converts Vessels to Shore Power

on 21 February 2013.

A San Diego waterfront business is doing its part to help make San Diego Bay's air and water cleaner. Pacific Tugboat Service, a member of the Port of San Diego's Green Business Network, successfully converted its fleet of 20 vessels to run on shore power in November 2012.

Chula Vista Home to Green Yacht Repair, Boatbuilding Facility

on 11 December 2012.

With support from the Port of San Diego, Chula Vista's Marine Group Boat Works is doing its part to make yacht repair, vessel construction, and hull painting more environmentally friendly.

Navy Ship Repair Facility Continental Maritime Among Green Business Leaders

on 02 October 2012.

The Port of San Diego is home to the Working Waterfront – a stretch of San Diego maritime businesses that specialize in U.S. Navy shipbuilding and ship repair.

Many of these Port businesses are setting new standards for sustainable business practices, including Navy ship repair facility Continental Maritime. The company, located at 1995 Bay Front Street, is a member of the Port of San Diego's Green Business Network.

Sun Harbor Marina Recognized as a Cool California Climate Leader

on 24 September 2012.

Sun Harbor Marina is one of eleven California small businesses recently recognized as a Cool California Climate Leader at the 3rd Annual Cool California Small Business Awards. The award recognizes Sun Harbor for its leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the environment, and using green and sustainable practices.