Committee Members
Drew Johnstone, Chair
Harold Shapiro
Amanda Martin
Elizabeth Meshes
Welcome to the SONC Green and Sustainability committee page. We are committed to promoting environmentally responsible practices in Sherman Oaks and helping residents and businesses access valuable resources to support sustainable practices.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a wide range of rebates, incentives, and programs to help you lower your utility bills, conserve energy, and reduce your environmental impact.
Popular LADWP Residential Programs Include:
Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP): Free energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified customers.
Cool Roof Rebates: Get money back for installing reflective roofing that keeps your home cooler in summer.
Electric Vehicle Charger Incentives: Save on Level 2 EV charger installation and wiring upgrades.
🔗 Explore All LADWP Rebates and Incentives
Looking to save water and support local biodiversity? Consider transforming your yard with California native and drought-tolerant plants. These plants require less water, attract pollinators, and thrive in our Southern California climate.
Benefits of Native Landscaping:
Significantly lower water usage
Reduced need for fertilizers and pesticides
Support for local bees, butterflies, and birds
Beautiful, low-maintenance garden options year-round
Helpful Resources:
🌼 Turf Replacement Rebate Program – Receive up to $3 per square foot to replace your lawn with sustainable landscaping.
🔗 Learn more & apply
🌿 California Native Plant Society (CNPS): Find the best native plants for your yard.
🔗 Plant Finder Tool
💧 Metropolitan Water District’s BeWaterWise.com: Water-wise gardening tips, design guides, and rebate info.
🔗 Visit BeWaterWise.com
The commitee created a video of sustainable garden tour below. Any Sherman Oaks resident who wishes to submit their own video tour of a water-wise garden is welcome to do so. Please email a committee member.
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The Green & Sustainability Committee conducts its business by reviewing and prioritizing agenda requests for Board action (generally either in the form of a motion or letter) or announcements submitted by stakeholders, governmental entities and other interested individuals and organizations. Green & Sustainability Committee Committee has the discretion to postpone a request, refer it to a specific committee for review and recommendation, treat it as an announcement or consider and resolve it as a non-Board administrative matter.
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