Personal Stories

Get inspired by CEC’s personal stories about local people taking major steps toward clean energy in our region. We all need to work together and share our stories to influence lasting, long-term change. Join the movement.

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Our year under the sun... on solar power.
The Duncan Family

The Duncans went solar and saved $1,357 in the last year on electricity.

Our Favorite Things
CEC staff and supporters

We're sharing our favorite eco-smart products that help us move towards a fossil-free lifestyle.

Case Studies

Car(e) Free Family
The Conner Newlan Family - Westside, SB

Driving on Sunshine
Ken Radtkey - Santa Barbara

The 674mpg Electric Bike
The John Family - Hope Ranch, SB

One Car Family
The Cooper-Lubach Family - Goleta

Meter Spins Backwards
David Gross and Jacquelyn Savani - Riviera, SB

Virtually No Visual Impact
Teri and George McKenzie - Los Olivos

Cheaper Electrical Bills
Harold and Dorrie Powell - Mission Canyon, SB

Solar Powered Home and Business
Rebecca and Peter Work - Santa Ynez Valley

You can go solar too. We can help. Check out Solarize Santa Barbara to find out how you can go solar.