A Billion Solar Watts for the South Coast: A Major Milestone #gosolar
Reaching a Major Solar Milestone on the Anniversary of the Refugio Oil Spill For a community that defines itself by its…
Alternative Fuels Fleet Training Webinars
As part of larger regional efforts to transition the Central Coast to alternative fuels, CEC is partnering in a series…
Updated Alert: Improve safety of SB roads and bike lanes
Original Alert: Stand with CEC to help close critical gaps in the Santa Barbara Bike Network that create unnecessary danger of bicyclists and drivers by attending the City Council hearing and signing a letter of support.
Result: Over 130 community members showed up to the initial hearing for the latest Bicycle Master Plan, and 300 CEC followers signed our letter of support. After months of further meetings and public input, the Master Plan was approved thanks to community support.
Breaking Down Barriers to EV Adoption
Electric vehicles are on the rise, and nowhere is the growth as fast as in California, where nearly half of…
Two Big Wins For Rooftop Solar #gosolar
The final days of 2015 brought encouraging news for homeowners looking to go solar, with policies secured at both the federal and…
Paris Climate Agreement Matters to Santa Barbara #actonclimate
Climate Accord Sets Stage for Clean Energy Economy Along with millions of people who care about our climate, over the…
Impressive Year Brings Hope #actonclimate
This was a particularly big year for CEC and climate activists. It is because of your investment of time, energy…
CEC’s Past Legislative Slate
CEC regularly initiates or signs on to letters to state and regional officials on issues effecting climate change. Here are where…
CEC Holds Drive Clean Workshops
Continuing on the path of the Central Coast Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan it published last year, the Community Environmental Council is hosting…
More BMP Bike Lanes, Please #driveless
Santa Barbara community members showed up in force on Thursday, October 29 to express their concerns about a new “watered…
Updated Alert: Protect Rooftop Solar in California
Original Alert: Protect rooftop solar and net metering in California by signing this petition now.
Result: Over 130,000 people, 270+ of which were CEC followers, took action to protect rooftop solar in California. This overwhelming display of support marks the largest number of public comments ever recorded at the CPUC.
Updated Alert: Protect California Climate Leadership
Original Alert: Reach out legislators to push support for SB 350 — a bill that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy use.
Result: Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 350 into law, which requires California to generate 50% of its electricity sources renewably by 2030.
Clean Energy Drives Forward
Have you ever pictured yourself driving a zero-emissions car? If not, you may want to start. Take a look at…
SB Bicycle Master Plan Progress
Nearly every seat in the house was taken at the Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday, July 21 for the Bicycle…
Santa Barbara Bicycle Master Plan Update
Over the last three months, Santa Barbara City staff and consultants have carried out an impressive community engagement campaign to…
Supervisors Janet Wolf & Salud Carbajal Say It’s Time to Choose Community Choice Energy
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Janet Wolf and Salud Carbajal share why they believe Community Choice Energy is a critical step…
IOUs vs. Munis: A strong case for Community Choice Energy
A recent article from the L.A. Times makes a strong case that Independently Owned Utilities (IOUs) are more expensive than…
Updated Alert: Add Your Name NOW To Support Clean Energy
Original Alert: Urge the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to support Community Choice Energy by voting in the remaining budget for a feasibility study.
Result: 130 people took action and showed their support for clean energy.
Santa Barbara Food Action Plan #eatlocal
THE NEED FOR A FOOD ACTION PLAN With its year-round growing climate, rich agricultural lands, and diversity of crops, Santa…