CEC is committed to creating a more resilient and just region in the face of climate change. Through our work with the Central Coast Climate Justice Network and elsewhere, our vision includes an end to racial injustices and their resulting environmental inequities.

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Since 1970, CEC has incubated and innovated real life environmental solutions that directly affect the California Central Coast. Our current work advances rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis – including ambitious zero carbon goals, drawdown of excess carbon, and protection against the impacts of climate change. Our programs lead to clean vehicles, solar energy, resilient food systems and reduction of single-use plastic.

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Zero-Energy Buildings to Zero-Energy Communities

What We’re Listening To: Food For Thought

CEC Honored as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year

Raise the Red Flag on the Causes of Wildfire

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Future Ancestors

Charity Navigator 2019

CEC’s commitment to excellence has consistently earned us high ratings from both Guidestar and Charity Navigator.

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