Local Ranch and Conservation Agencies Receive California Healthy Soils Award #rethinkfood
The Community Environmental Council (CEC), Cachuma Resource Conservation District (CRCD), and Ted Chamberlin Ranch have been awarded a major statewide…
SCE’s Energy Solicitation: Great Opportunity for Developers, Local Property Owners #cleanenergy805
With the suspension of proposed power plants in Oxnard and Goleta, a turning point approaches to transition our local economy…
CEC Welcomes New Officers and Members, including Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
We are pleased to announce our new Board officers, as well as the addition of multiple new people to our…
A December to Remember
This op-ed article by Dr. Karl Hutterer, CEC's Board Treasurer, originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Newspress on January 7.…
Updated Alert: Success! Goleta Votes Unanimously for 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
Original Alert: Support a goal of 100% renewable energy in Goleta City by signing a petition, sending a letter to city officials, and attending the community hearing.
Result: In a unanimous vote, City of Goleta council members committed to moving the city's municipal facilities and community-wide electricity supply to 100% renewable power by 2030. They also resolved to have at least 50 percent of electricity use by municipal facilities come from renewable sources by 2025. To support these goals, the city authorized investigating the feasibility of a city-wide Community Choice Energy program that could encourage more local renewable generation.
Result: In a unanimous vote, City of Goleta council members committed to moving the city's municipal facilities and community-wide electricity supply to 100% renewable power by 2030. They also resolved to have at least 50 percent of electricity use by municipal facilities come from renewable sources by 2025. To support these goals, the city authorized investigating the feasibility of a city-wide Community Choice Energy program that could encourage more local renewable generation.
Community Invited to Take Action on Food System #rethinkfood
The Community Environmental Council (CEC), Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and the Santa Barbara Foundation will hold Building Our Resilient…
Working Toward Our Region’s Sustainable Food Future #rethinkfood
CEC is heavily invested in ways to #rethinkfood. In Paul Hawken’s Project Drawdown – a comprehensive plan to reverse global…
Welcome New Board and Partnership Council Members #cecnews
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new member to our Board of Directors, which plays a vital…
Celebrate National Drive Electric Week at Green Car Shows #driveclean
National Drive Electric Week is just around the corner, Saturday September 9 - Sunday September 17. The annual celebration aims to…
CEC Helps LACI Clean Energy Initiative Launch #actonclimate
One of CEC’s greatest strengths is its extensive partner network. This month, we are proud to share about our work…
A More Progressive Path for Tajiguas Landfill #rethinkfood
CEC's CEO/Executive Director Sigrid Wright and Gaviota Coast Conservancy's counsel Marc Chytilo weigh in on the Tajiguas landfill project, urging local leaders…
Updated Alert: City of SB to go 100% Renewable by 2030 #readyfor100
Original Alert: Support a goal of 100% renewable energy in Santa Barbara City by sending a letter to city officials and attending the community hearing.
Result: Over 1,200 signatures were gathered, and citizens turned out in record numbers to show support for renewable energy, filling Santa Barbara City Council's chambers, overflow room, and even the balcony. In a 5-1 vote, the council committed to setting a goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Energy & Climate Program Director
Job Announcement - February 9, 2017 Energy & Climate Program Director PDF job description The Community Environmental Council (CEC) in…
FCEV and Hydrogen Readiness on the Central Coast #driveclean
For the first time since 1979, the U.S. transportation sector is currently generating more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than electricity.…
CEC 1 of 3 in SB County to Earn Highest Marks from Two Independent Charity Raters
The Community Environmental Council (CEC) has achieved the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile level, and a 4-star Rating from Charity Navigator. CEC…
New Developments for Local Community Choice Energy Efforts #communitychoice
Tri-county Community Choice Energy efforts continue, with encouraging forward movement from local governments. Read on to find out the latest developments,…
Hydrogen: Celebrating The Fuel of Today #chooseelectric
There’s a running joke among some technology skeptics: “Hydrogen is the fuel of the future,” they say, “and it always…
Meet the Murrays: CEC’s 500th Solarize Customer Drives on Sunshine #gosolar
Santa Barbara residents Jill and Michael Murray have always had an environmental interest in going solar. However, even with two…
Compost’s Potential to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Compost's Potential to Reduce GHG Emissions CEC, the Cachuma Resource Conservation District, the Carbon Cycle Institute and a robust team…
Rapid Scaling of Carbon Farming in Santa Barbara County #rethinkfood
On Thursday, September 8, CEC's CEO/Executive Director Sigrid Wright spoke at the California Adaptation Forum on a panel about the…