CEC supports Carrizo Plain solar project
Last week the County of San Luis Obispo took a huge step toward energy independence by approving a 250 megawatt…
Save the Date: Green Gala 2011
When: October 21, 2011 at 6:00pm Where: Historic Earl Warren Showgrounds Exhibit Hall The Community Environmental Council's annual Green Gala…
Earth Day 2011: a success!
We are proud to report over 38,214 people attended Earth Day this year – our largest event ever! (And thanks…
It ain’t easy being green
The decisions we make often have far reaching consequences. The most recent version of the Santa Barbara Independent, featured "It…
You put the “community” in “CEC” on our Facebook pages
Now you can connect with CEC and our programs – on Facebook, by email, and here at our blog –…
California can pull ahead as a leader in green energy standards
In a recent vote, California lawmakers voted to pass a bill that would require a third of our state’s electricity…
‘Ride and Drive’ an electric car or hybrid at the Green Car Show
Experience cutting-edge technology first hand by taking an electric vehicle for a “ride and drive” at the 12th annual Green…
Volunteer at Earth Day and meet thousands of new friends
Earn some good karma points and volunteer for the 2011 Santa Barbara Earth Festival and fun events held the week…
Great things at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival – April 16 & 17
Two full days of live, solar-powered music and entertainment with thousands of your closest friends. Electric vehicles you can test…
Walk the Green Carpet at the 2011 Green Shorts Film Festival
Spend an exciting evening with celebrities, fellow filmmakers and fans at the Green Shorts Film Festival – Thurday, April 14,…
Get jazzed for Earth Day at our Opening Night Party 4/13
Kick off Earth Day in fine fashion with live music and a local menu at our Opening Night Party, brought…
Smart Ride
Smart Ride Real-time ridesharing Smart Ride is an 18-month pilot project in the Santa Barbara South Coast administered by SBCAG…
Wind Energy
Vision: Electricity is generated by the sun, wind, and waves We could power a sizable part of our region's energy…
Solar SUNday
Solar SUNday Solar SUNday is a free community event focused on energy efficiency, conservation, solar energy, and electric vehicles. It…
Energy Efficient Buildings
Vision: Our homes and offices create as much energy as they use CEC uses the phrase “zero net energy” buildings.…
Lee works to reduce her impact in many ways
My biggest effort to reduce my carbon foot print came a few years ago when I had solar panels installed…
Erik uses the Coastal Express for his work commute
"I grew up on the central coast and have lived in Santa Barbara for about six years now after returning…
Sue upgraded her appliances
"I have a big success story that happened recently! We used to have a high electric bill each month --…