For nearly 50 years, CEC has incubated and innovated real life solutions that directly impact climate change. Our programs lead to clean vehicles, solar energy, resilient food systems and reduction of single-use plastic. We educate and activate the community by producing events like the annual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival.

Our commitment to excellence has made CEC one of only five nonprofits in Santa Barbara County to earn the highest possible ratings from two independent charity raters, Guidestar and Charity Navigator.