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Community Fair | Heat Pump Week

Community Fair | Heat Pump Week

Dates

  • Apr 18, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT

Location

Miles Memorial Playhouse
1130 Lincoln Boulevard

About this event

Join us in Santa Monica for a free family-friendly community celebration during Heat Pump Week!

This outdoor fair will bring together neighbors, community-based organizations, and leaders who are shaping the way we build and rebuild Los Angeles for a fun and interactive day to show that everyone can be part of the all-electric future.

Throughout the day, guests can explore hands-on activities and crafts, attend short talks and workshops, and connect with organizations working to make homes cleaner, safer, and more resilient.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of learning, play, and community.


What to Expect

  • Keep cool with complimentary local gourmet popsicles and smoothies
  • Short free workshops and talks on heat pumps, home electrification, and energy-saving tips
  • Children’s book reading, kids activities, and craft tables
  • Interactive booths hosted by local partners and community organizations
  • Outdoor games, family-friendly entertainment, snacks, and local food trucks
  • Opportunities to learn about local programs, rebates, and resources
Register


Why Attend?

Heat pumps are transforming how Californians heat and cool their homes—making them more comfortable, energy efficient, and climate-friendly. This event is designed to make learning about these technologies approachable and engaging for everyone.

Whether you're a homeowner, renter, contractor, or simply curious, you'll leave with practical information and connections to help you take the next step.


Speakers and Topics

Free short talks and workshops taking place inside the Miles Memorial Playhouse Auditorium. Feel free to mingle and approach the speakers with questions!

  • 11:15 AM: Live reading of children's book The Clean Green Neighborhood
  • 11:45 AM: Robert Hagstrom, Southern California Edison - Home Electrification
  • 12:15 PM: Kim Orbe, Sierra Club - Building Electrification Advocacy
  • 12:45 PM: Ariana Vito, City of Santa Monica - Renter's Energy and Cooling/Heating Program Launch
  • 1:15 PM: Maychelle Yee, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Home Electrification Incentive Programs Available to Los Angeles Area Residents
  • 1:45 PM: Aleksandar Pavlović, Resilient Palisades - Why I Chose to Rebuild All-Electric, and Lessons Learned in the Process


Booths


Getting There

The Miles Memorial Playhouse is accessible via public transportation and is served by Bus Lines 9, 43, and 18. Please check the bus schedule when making your travel plans.


Paid parking is available at the Santa Monica Library Parking Lot, about 8 minutes by foot from the Miles Memorial Playhouse. We will not be validating parking. For accessibility, we are providing free pedicab transportation between the Community Fair and parking.


RSVP

This event is free and open to the public, but we encourage you to RSVP so we can plan for activities and workshops.

Reserve your spot and invite friends, neighbors, and family members to join you!


Thank you

This event is in partnership with the City of Santa Monica.



Additional Information

Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift.


Suggested attire: Casual


Please be advised that by attending this event you give the Building Decarbonization Coalition the right to use photographs and/or video/audio recordings taken of you during the event for educational, marketing, or promotional purposes. While children may be present at this event, we will make reasonable efforts to avoid capturing identifiable images or videos of children. If you do not wish to appear in photographs or be recorded, please contact an event administrator. 


Meetings Conduct Policy

The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where ideas can be freely shared and exchanged. To uphold this commitment, all participants in BDC activities are expected to contribute to a welcoming, respectful, and equitable atmosphere free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Read the full policy.


Get In Touch

If you have a question about the event, please contact Marycella Dumlao.