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One of the best ways for members of the press to stay current on events and announcements is to sign-up for CEC's action alerts. In addition, CEC Staff and Board are available to provide expert background and commentary on a wide range of issues. For help identifying the right expert, contact Assistant Director Sigrid Wright at (805) 963-0583, ext. 109.

If you are looking for information specific to the Earth Day Festival, please visit the Earth Day Festival Press Page.

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Recent Press Releases


Quick Facts

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Santa Barbara, California.

CEC's mission is to identify, advocate and raise awareness about the most pressing environmental issues that affect the Santa Barbara region. We currently focus all of our energy on building a community-based movement that weans the region off of fossil fuels in one generation — Fossil Free by '33.

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To learn more about CEC's goals and initiatives visit our "Who We Are" and "What We Do" sections.


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CEC in the News

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Nyholt, Candice. “35,765 People Attended Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.” Noozhawk. April 27, 2012.

Hoover, Kelly. “Eat, drink, play, learn: Santa Barbara's historic Earth Day Festival is under way.” Santa Barbara News-Press. April 22, 2012.

Painter, Alysia Gray. "Weekend: We Love Earth." NBC Los Angeles. April 20, 2012.

Blond, Becca. "Eco-Conscious Coast." Los Angeles Times. April 15, 2012.

“'Mobilize' Theme for Earth Day Festival 2012.” Independent. April 13, 2012.

Clements, Elise. "Charging Ahead: Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens gets new electric vehicle charger." The Daily Sound. March 24, 2012.

[AUDIO] "Dozens of Electric Vehicles Charing Stations Being Installed In Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties." KCLU. March 8, 2012.

Jacobson, Willis. "Electric stations bring charge to Solvang." Santa Ynez Valley Journal. March 8, 2012.

Angiuli, Vanessa. "City To Add Electric Vehicle Outlets to Local Lots." Daily Nexus. March 7, 2012.

Magnoli, Giana. "Santa Barbara Council Approves Installation of Six Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles." Noozhawk. March 6, 2012.

Shen, Catherine. "EV Stations Opening in Solvang." Santa Barbara News-Press. March 2, 2012.

[VIDEO] "Solvang Throws the Switch on New Vehicle Charging System." KEYT. March 1, 2012.

Cooley, Marga. "Drivers to plug in at Solvang chargers." Santa Maria Times. February 28, 2012.

Wallace, Nora. "Electric car now available as rental : Environmental groups promoting charging stations in county." Santa Barbara News-Press. February 16, 2012. [PDF]

[VIDEO] Sanchez, Veronica. "'Plug-In Central Coast' Receives Grant For Electric Vehicle Plug In Planning." KCOY. February 9, 2012.

Biasotti, Tony. "More drivers turning to electric cars, expert tells Camarillo crowd." Ventura County Star. January 30, 2012.

Gripenstraw, Kelsy. "'Carrot Mob' Advocates for Environmentally Couscious Business." Independent. January 23, 2012.

Cha, Christine. "Patrons Word To Support Clean Energy." The Daily Nexus. January 20, 2012.

Millner, Linda. "Green Gala Goes Gypsy." Montecito Journal. November 10, 2011.

Sanchez, Victoria. "Water Refilling Stations." KCOY. November 4, 2011.

Foreman, Judy. "Community Environmental Council celebrates Green Gala." Montecito Messenger. October 27, 2011.

"CEC Celebreates 40+ Years of Green." Santa Barbara Seasons. October 26, 2011.

Grey, Nikki. "Armory transformed for Green Gala fundraiser." Santa Barbara News-press. October 22, 2011.

"Gypsy Caravan Auction at Green Gala." KEYT. October 20, 2011.

Grey, Nikki. "Gypsy caravan available in CEC Green Gala auction." Santa Barbara News-press. October 20, 2011.

Wass, Marjorie. "Community Environmental Council Auctioning Off One-of-a-Kind Gypsy Caravan." Noozhawk. October 12, 2011.

Kacik, Alex. "Santa Barbara Council Honors Shining Examples of Solar Design." Noozhawk. September 27, 2011.

Connelly, Cole. "Solarize Santa Barbara Extended." Independent. July 21, 2011.

Kacik, Alex. "Social Venture Partners Santa Barbara Makes Philanthropy a Team Effort." Noozhawk. July 15, 2011.

Clements, Elise. "The Truth About Solar: An inside look at how solar has become less expensive, more accessible to homeowners." The Daily Sound. July 14, 2011.

Kacik, Alex. "Social Venture Partners Santa Barbara Awards $93,000 to CEC, Art from Scrap." Noozhawk. June 22, 2011.

[Radio Interview] Fire it up with CJ Radio Show. "Drive smart and choose more eco-friendly transportation." Fire it up with CJ. June 16, 2011.

[Radio Interview] Radio Causeway with Tim & Pav. "Megan Birney, Community Environmental Council / Solarize SB." KCSB 91.9FM. June 7, 2011.

Fernandez, Sonia. "County moves to reduce 'greenhouse gases.'" Santa Barabra News-Press. June 4, 2011.

Molina, Joshua. "Santa Barbara's CEC launches bottled water campaign at area schools." The Daily Sound. June 7, 2011.

Cvitanic, Olivia. "SB Subsidizes Solar Panels." Daily Nexus. May 6, 2011.

Fastman, Brandon. "CEC Launches Group Buy Solar Program." Independent. April 28, 2011.

Bolton, Carolyn. "New program aims for a sun-fueled Santa Barbara" Santa Barbara News-Press. April 27, 2011.

Tonkin, Nick. "SOLAR POWER: CEC launches ‘Solarize Santa Barbara’" Daily Sound. April 27, 2011.

Kacik, Alex. “CEC Shines Spotlight on New ‘Solarize Santa Barbara’ Initiative.” Noozhawk. April 26, 2011.

Fastman, Brandon. “38,000 Attend Earth Day Festival.” Independent. April 20, 2011.

McDonald, Mark. “Daryl Hannah Honored.” Edhat. April 18, 2011.

Fernandez, Sonia. “Earth Day Festival has some new wrinkles.” Santa Barbara News-Press. April 17, 2011.

Tonkin, Nick. “Santa Barbara Earth Day events offer fun for everyone this weekend.” The Daily Sound. April 15, 2011.

Kennedy, Jenn. “CEC’s Sigrid Wright Focuses Energy on Environmental Conservation.” Noozhawk. April 8, 2011.

Kacik, Alex. “Local Experts Tout Alternative Energy as Price of Crude Oil Reaches Two-Year High.” Noozhawk. February 23, 2011.

Fernandez, Sonia. "Santa Barbara's first Volt hits the road." Santa Barbara News-Press. January 7, 2011.

"Some Enchanted Evening" Special Events Magazine. January/February 2011.

VIDEO CLIP! "Gearing Up For Electric Cars." KEYT3 Santa Barbara. December 9, 2010.

Tang, Candice "‘Arctic Sanctuary’ Book Signing, Reception to Benefit CEC." Noozhawk. October 14, 2010.

"CEC 'Eco-Chic' Party for the Planet." Santa Barbara NewsPress TV. October 10, 2010.

Santarelli, Christopher " Supporters speak in favor of Prop. 23." Santa Barbara NewsPress. October 1, 2010.

Hahn, Chris. "EDC Peeps Party for Planet." Edhat. August 17, 2010.

Krop, Linda. "What Will be Legacy of Deepwater Horizon Tradgedy?" Santa Barbara Independent. July 4, 2010.

Staff Writer. "Oil spill still motivates Santa Barbara to be Green." US Department of Energy Website. May 2010.

Written by CEC staff

Birney, Megan. "Community Environmental Council Hosting Solar SUNday on July 17." Noozhawk. July 11, 2011.

King, Kathi. "CEC's Refill Stations Getting Students to 'Rethink the Drink.'" Noozhawk. June 6, 2011.

Birney, Megan. "Public Workshops to Highlight New Solarize Santa Barbara Program." Noozhawk. May 21, 2011.

Birney, Megan & Haley, Chrissy. “Red Cross, Solvang Senior Center and Ty Warner Sea Center Are Models of Sustainability.” Noozhawk. April 8, 2011.

Chiacos, Michael. “How to Avoid Paying at the Pump.” Noozhawk. March 23, 2011.

Birney, Megan & Haley, Chrissy. “Three Local Restaurants Are Leading the Way in Going Green.” Noozhawk. February 2, 2011.

Birney, Megan. "MarBorg Industries, Santa Barbara Art Frame Co. Employ Sustained Improvements, Benefits" Noozhawk. January 26, 2011.

Birney, Megan. "Kitson Landscape Management, Towbes Group Are Going Green and Paying it Forward" Noozhawk. January 12, 2011.

Chiacos, Michael. "Electric Cars Hitting the Streets in Santa Barbara" Noozhawk. January 10, 2011.

Birney, Megan. "Propositions 23 and 26 — Say No to Protecting Polluters" Noozhawk. October 26, 2010.

Chiacos, Michael. "County Proceeds with Caution in Finalizing Targets for Transit, Land Use Strategy" Noozhawk. August 19, 2010.

Chiacos, Michael. "SBCAG Actions May Undermine Region's Environmental Legacy" Noozhawk. August 18, 2010.

Birney, Megan. "Santa Barbara Weighs in for Clean Energy" Santa Barbara Independent. August 18, 2010.

Birney, Megan. "No on Prop. 16." Santa Barbara Independent. June 3, 2010.

 


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