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Energy, Recycling and Environmental

BERKELEY ENERGY OFFICE
Info and referrals on lower bills and maintenance costs. Contact: (644-6170)

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
BEAC provides free, professional, and confidential advice on regulations, appropriate technologies, and environmental consultants.
Contact: 1-800/799-BEAC or Computer Bulletin Board System (1-800-496-DATA)

COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION
Energy audits and technical assistance to businesses and residents in Berkeley Contact: (644-8546)

OAKLAND/BERKELEY RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE (RMDZ)
Loans, technical, and permitting assistance to eligible companies
Contact: Kate Squire (705-8123)

COMMERCIAL RECYCLING
City staff can set up a comprehensive program for individual businesses. Contact: (644-8892)

BERKELEY TOXICS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Technical assistance and training on pollution prevention, waste management, hazardous materials, storm water, underground storage tanks
Contact: (644-7719)

OTHER RESOURCES
Lower utility costs Financial incentives and technical assistance.
Contact: Pacific Gas & Electric (1-800/743-5000)

Hazardous waste information ---
Contact: Alameda County Environmental Health (567-6700) and California Environmental Protection Agency (540-2122)

Underground storage tanks ---
(916/227-4303)

Polluted sites State Underground Clean-up Fund---
(916/227-4400)

Regulations and appropriate technologies---
Professional and confidential consultation provided free by the Business Environmental Assistance Center
Contact: (1-800/799-beac) or access by Bulletin Board System (bbs) (1-800-496-DATA)

Stormwaters--
Regional Water Quality Control Board (286-1255)

Water Conservation---
Free usage surveys for businesses
Contact: East Bay Municipal Utility District (287-0590)