Third board approves LED lighting at Garden Villa
Third Mutual board approves a $240000 allocation to install LED lighting in 47 Garden Villa buildings. A pilot showed 25 percent electricity savings and 47 percent maintenance savings. recovery in about three years. Board also earmarks $2000 for the Energy Committee.
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Garden Villa
Laguna
Third Mutual Board of Directors
Third Energy Committee
Bert Moldow
Moldow
Energy Committee
Board approves toilet code upgrades and study group
The board voted 9 0 1 to require manor owners to replace toilets not meeting state building code before leasing. California Civil Code defines water conserving toilets as those using less than 6 gallons per flush. The board also formed an RFP Study Group to provide approvals for qualifying projects.
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Village hosts electric car show in Clubhouse Three lot
About 70 residents attended a May 21 energy club event showcasing all electric and hybrid cars. Vehicles included 2014 Chevy Spark and Volt, Ford Fusion Energi, C-Max, VW e Golf, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla 850, highlighting growth from a single EV on the road to more than 20 models from a dozen makers.
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Energy Club
Bert Moldow
Porsche
Cadillac
Ronald Galbraith
Orange County
Matt Masin
Laguna Woods approves building and planning fee hike
City council approves a July 20 increase in building and planning service fees after a study showed current charges cover 63 percent of costs. About $190,000 a year is subsidized by taxes, with future costs rising for law enforcement. The update, first since incorporation in 1999, reflects broader cost pressures.
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Chris Macon
Macon
Bert Hack
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