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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.

For archived articles published before 2012, visit our Archived Press page.

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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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CEC in the News

Bullock Brian. "SB County Planning Commission Can't Decide on SM Energy Project". Lompoc Record. April 25, 2013.

"Community Environmental Council’s 2013 Earth Day Festival Attended by 35,894 People". Santa Barbara Independent. April 23, 2013.

Tang Nyholt, Candice. "CEC Tallies Attendance at 35,894 for Weekend Earth Day Festival". Noozhawk. April 22, 2013.

"PowerfulME Launches at Santa Barbara's 2013 Earth Day Event!". Just Means. April 18, 2013.

"Earth Day to Spread Green Vibes at Alameda Park". Noozhawk. April 17, 2013.

"Earth Day Festival Features New Sports & Recreation Area". Presidio Sports. April 17, 2013.

Tang Nyholt, Candice. "100 More Volunteers Needed for This Weekend’s Earth Day Festival". Noozhawk. April 16, 2013.

"Community Environmental Council Seeks Volunteers for Earth Day Festival". Santa Barbara Independent. April 16, 2013.

Velasco, Valeria. "Town Hall to Explore How Santa Barbara Will Face Climate Change". Noozhawk. April 15, 2013.

Nelson, Hannah. "Eco Festival To Feature Sustainable Food, Products and Transportation". The Daily Nexus. April 15, 2013.

Deltorchio, Danielle. "Stage Schedules, Exhibitors, Just-Added Highlights Announced for Earth Day Festival". Noozhawk. April 12, 2013.

Wright, Sigrid. "Community Environmental Council Announces 2013 Board of Directors Officers". Noozhawk. March 23, 2013.

Slaughter, Chris. "Experts to Explore Issues, Solutions at California Energy Action Summit". Noozhawk. March, 19, 2013.

"Shred Day set for Wednesday". Santa Ynez Valley News. March 19, 2013.

"The Community Environmental Council Announces 2013 Environmental Hero Award Recipients: Van Jones and Bill Nye". Santa Barbara Independent. March 15, 2013.

Kaufman, Scott. "Greenhouse gas reduction plan moves forward amid criticism : County supervisors aim to cut emissions by 15 percent". Santa Barbara News Press. March 13, 2013.

Tang Nyholt, Candice. "Community Environmental Council Names ‘Environmental Heroes’ for Earth Day". Noozhawk. March 13, 2013.

Magnoli, Giana. "Kellogg Elementary Students ‘Rethink the Drink’ with New Water Refill Stations". Noozhawk. March 13, 2013.

Feeney, Karen. Allen Associates Installs Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations". Noozhawk. March 12, 2013.

O'Toole, Oona. "SmartRide to help commute between I.V. and SBCC". The Channels. March 1, 2013.

King, Kathi. "The Santa Barbara Sports Drive this Saturday March 2". Santa Barbara Independent. February 28, 2013.

Grevious, Lacey. "Reduce Reuse Recycle REFILL?". Santa Barbara Independent. February 26, 2013.

Alley, Dave. "New Mobile Application Simplifies Carpooling To SBCC". KCOY. February 20, 2013.

King, Kathi for Community Environmental Council. "After-School Facilities to Receive Water Refill Stations in Memory of Naomi Schwartz". Noozhawk. February 21, 2013.

Taborek, Travis. "SBCC to Install Vehicle Charging Stations." The Channels. November 19, 2012.

Birney, Megan. "The Community Environmental Council Announces Final Week of "Solarize Santa Barbara."" Noozhawk. November 6, 2012.

Jameson, Reghan.  "Update: SmartRides Offering Sign-Up Incentives." The Channels. November 5, 2012.

Walker, Melissa. "Enchanted Oasis Flourishes at Community Environmental Council's Green Gala." Noozhawk. November 5, 2012.

Jameson, Reghan. "Alternate Transport for IV Commuters." The Channels. October 22, 2012

Birney, Megan. "Going Solar." Noozhawk. October 16, 2012.

UCSB Office of Public Affairs. "UCSB Hopes Central Coast Sustainability Summit Will Produce 'Action Plan.'" Noozhawk. October 18, 2012.

Millner, Lynda. "Seen Around Town: Green Gala." Montecito Journal. October 18, 2012.

Birney, Megan. "Leases, rebates, group purchasing help homeowners go solar." Ventura County Star. October 13, 2012.

Lara, Monica. "Solarize Ojai launched to promote electricity savings." Ventura County Star. October 10, 2012.

Kerr, Shanon. "Community Environmental Council's Green Gala 2012." Society 805. October 9, 2012.

"Community Environmental Council Hosts Annual Green Gala Fundraiser; Be Green Joins in the Festivities." Be Green Packaging News Blog. October 8, 2012.

"2012 Green Gala: Community Environmental Council." Society 805. October 1, 2012.

Tang, Candice. "Community Environmental Council Goes 'Eco-Chic' for Green Gala." Noozhawk. September 27, 2012.

Shields, Craig. "Santa Barbara's Community Environmental Council - Encouraging Solar Voltaics." 2GreenEnergy. September 24, 2012.

[VIDEO] Sanchez, Victoria. "Santa Barbara Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations." KEYT. September 23, 2012.

Laine, Rachael. "'National Plug In Day' Draws Dozens to Santa Barbara." KCOY. September 23, 2012.

Fernandez, Sonia. "It's electrifying!: 'If the maintenance supports the consumers, it will be viable.'" Santa Barbara News-Press. September 24, 2012.

Hoover, Kelly. "Electric cars on parade: A national eco event comes to Santa Barbara." Santa Barbara News-Press. September 22, 2012.

Chiacos, Michael. "Santa Barbara to Celebrate Benefits of Driving Electric." Noozhawk. September 21, 2012.

Parenteau, Alelia. "Santa Barbara to Celebrate Installation of Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations." Noozhawk. September 18, 2012.

"Switching to Solar Power Workshop." KEYT. September 17, 2012.

[RADIO] "New Program Trying To Provide South Coast Non-Profits With Solar Power." KCLU. August 28, 2012.

Birney, Megan. "CEC to Host Free Community Workshops on Going Solar." Noozhawk. August 14, 2012.

Bolton, Carolyn. "Leases featured in new solarizing campaign." Santa Barbara News-Press. August 8, 2012.

Magnoli, Giana. "Santa Barbara Program Helping Homeowners See Bright Side of Going Solar." Noozhawk. August 8, 2012.

"Switch to Sun Power with 'Solarize Santa Barbara.'" Santa Barbara Seasons. August 8, 2012.

"Solarize Your Life." LOVEmikana. August 8, 2012.

"More solar opportunities." Condor Call. August 2, 2012.

"Plug into cars' future" Condor Call. August 2, 2012.

Bullock, Brian. "Driving green." Santa Maria Times. July 26, 2012.

Bullock, Brian. "Energy efficiency on display at forum." Lompoc Record. July 26, 2012.

Bolton, Carolyn. "City climate action plan proposal would limit cardon emissions." Santa Barbara News-Press. July 20, 2012.

Chiacos, Michael. "Eye on the Environment: Annual Ventura Green Car Show to be held on Wednesday." Ventura County Star. June 30, 2012.

Calitri, Joanne. "Environmentally Friendly Luxury Living." Montecito Journal. May 24, 2012.

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.
 


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