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…
Refugio Oil Spill Inspires Action Toward a Post-oil Era
CEC Board Emeritus Paul Relis, who helped start the grassroots environmental movement with the Community Environmental Council after the 1969…
Gaviota Coast Oil Spill Strengthens Resolve of Community Environmental Council
Dave Davis, President & CEO of the Community Environmental Council (CEC), released the following statement today in response to yesterday’s…
Intern Spotlight: Lars Davenport
Lars Davenport was an intern for CEC following his graduation from the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. He is currently working for the Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office as an environmental specialist, focusing on community energy programs.
A Lunch Service For the Planet
For several years, the online learning company lynda.com has provided free daily lunch for employees. Now the Carpinteria-based company is helping employees Ditch Plastic by piloting a reusable container system for those who want to take their lunch to-go.