CEC has pioneered environmental solutions on California’s Central Coast for more than 50 years. We believe that, together, we can REVERSE climate change, REPAIR the damage, and PROTECT local communities from extreme weather effects.
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Save thousands on an Electric Vehicle
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Celebrate Community Resilience
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Discover climate-smart ag funding
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dance for climate action
Our Work
CEC builds on-the-ground momentum to reverse the threat of the climate crisis. We transform the systems that fuel it. We safeguard the community from its impacts. We lead, we partner, we act. And every day, we move people to create a more resilient California Central Coast.
REVERSE the trajectory of climate change by propelling a rapid, equitable transition to 100% renewable electricity, electric vehicles, and decarbonized buildings.
REPAIR the disrupted carbon cycle by accelerating and bringing to scale climate-smart agriculture practices that draw down excess carbon from the atmosphere.
PROTECT vulnerable populations from extreme weather and other climate impacts by deploying bold, community-led solutions rooted in climate justice.
Join Us at the Hub!
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District, CEC's Environmental Hub hosts regular film screenings, lectures, and other free public gatherings to inspire and engage the community. Venue bookings support our work to implement rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
Upcoming Events
“Let’s build a groundswell of community action that will reverse, repair, and protect against the impacts of climate change – and put California on track for an equitable, climate-safe future by 2030.”
— Sigrid Wright, CEO
Community Environmental Council