Long Beach Utilities

Are we too late to this trend? 👶🏽📸🤞🏽
 
The Long Beach Utilities Department is hiring a Public Affairs Assistant to help oversee all things social media (including keeping up with the latest trends 😎) to continue informing the greater Long Beach community on all things water, natural gas, and sewer🚰🚜🚽
 
🗓️Application Due Date: May 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM 
💰Pay: $32.18-$43.70 hourly 
 
☑️ Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least two (2) years of paid full-time equivalent experience in public affairs/public information. 
 
➡️ Visit longbeach.gov/jobs to learn more!

📅 Mark your calendars! Join Long Beach Utilities this Saturday on March 14th from 9 AM - 12 PM for rainscaping and site prep🌱🌊🌱

📍 Meet us on 2nd Street and Marina Drive. Gardening tools will be supplied.

💙 This event is made possible through our collaborative partnership with California Climate Corps, Surfrider Foundation, and Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine.

👋 See you there!

: Yesterday, Long Beach Utilities attended the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) Capitol Day in Sacramento to discuss how to protect affordability, ensure environmental responsibility, and invest in infrastructure reliability.

Thank you CMUA for convening California's municipal utilities for a productive and insightful day so we can advocate on behalf of our ratepayers.

❄️As the holiday season brings more cooking, cleaning, and hosting, it also puts more pressure on the city’s water, sewer, and natural gas systems to work as intended. To help customers keep their homes running smoothly and safely, LBUD offers the following tips for a stress-free, efficient, and affordable holiday season:

🆓 🚽 Apply for a Free Energy Efficient Appliance

Long Beach Utilities is expanding its no-cost water and natural gas efficiency Direct Installation Appliance (DIA) Program, which provides eligible Long Beach and Signal Hill customers with high-efficiency devices and upgrades. The program aims to:

Reduce monthly utility costs
Support water and natural gas conservation
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Improve long-term efficiency in homes across the city
Visit LBUtilities.org/DIA to learn more.

📊 💻 Track Your Utility Usage on MyUtilityPortal
The City’s MyUtilityPortal offers utility account holders tools to:

Monitor natural gas usage in real time
View historical usage trends
Identify energy patterns
Make informed decisions to better manage seasonal costs

MyUtilityPortal is a helpful tool during the winter season when residential natural gas usage typically rises due to increased heating and cooking needs. Sign up to access your account information on longbeach.gov/MyUtilityPortal.

💌 💰 Receive Bill Help Assistance

Long Beach Utilities also offers multiple income-qualified assistance programs to help households facing financial hardship. These programs support customers by reducing monthly utility bills or providing one-time assistance for qualified residents. Please visit LBUtilities.org/BillHelp to learn more!

🔋 💲 Save Energy, Save Money

Lower Your Water Heater Temperature – Set your water heater to 120°F. It is hot enough for comfort and sanitation but uses significantly less natural gas than higher settings.

Maintain Your Gas Furnace and Water Heater – Annual tune-ups help appliances run safely and efficiently. Clean filters, check venting, and ensure proper airflow.

Use Cold Water for Laundry When Possible – Cold washes are effective with modern detergents and reduce natural gas needed to heat water.

Improve Home Insulation and Seal Drafts – Sealing doors and windows may help keep the mild winter heat indoors and reduce gas heater runtime.

Use a Programmable or Smart Thermostat – During cooler months, set your thermostat to 68°F when you’re home and lower it when you’re away or sleeping.
Long Beach rarely gets extreme cold, but small temperature adjustments can add up in savings.

🚨 📞 In Case of an Emergency

If you suspect a natural gas leak, please call Long Beach Utilities 24/7 Gas Dispatch at 562-570-2140. If you are experiencing a major water leak or sewage backup, please call Long Beach Utilities 24/7 Water Emergency Dispatch at 562-570-2390.

¡Aún estás a tiempo de registrarte en el nuevo Portal de Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de Long Beach! Accede a tu cuenta de servicios de agua, gas, alcantarillado y recolección de basura de una forma totalmente nueva.

Visita www.longbeach.gov/myutilityportal