Future Ancestors
The following is part of a series of reflections CEC’s CEO Sigrid Wright occasionally sends our leadership team about the…
Some moments change your life. Algunos momentos cambian tu vida.
Some moments change your life. It was January 2011 and I was crossing the street with my children in our…
Navigating by New Constellations
The following is part of a series of reflections CEC’s CEO Sigrid Wright occasionally sends our leadership team about the…
The Long Emergency
The following is part of a series of reflections CEC’s CEO Sigrid Wright occasionally sends our leadership team about the…
Burn Your Maps
The following is part of a series of reflections CEC’s CEO Sigrid Wright occasionally sends our leadership team about the…
How COVID-19 Could Help Us Get Through the Climate Crisis
This piece originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent on April 15, 2020. Read their full Earth Day issue here.…
Our Biggest Challenge: An Interview with CEC Board President John Steed #actonclimate
Our Biggest Challenge, by Dr. Peter Brill This post originally appeared in Discovering What Matters, on November 5, 2019 QUESTION:…
Drive Clean Chronicles: A Workplace Charging Station Win
Dona is an Oxnard resident who spent a couple of years planning to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). Motivated by the potential fuel…
Drive Clean Chronicles: Incentives & Fuel Savings Fund a Fiat 500e
Cesare loved his vintage Italian sports car, which he used to commute to work each day. Because his commute was long, he was very attracted to…
Drive Clean Chronicles: An Interview with a Happy BMW i3 Owner
CEC sat down recently with Krystalin, a Ventura resident who made the switch to a BMW i3. Below, she shares what…
Drive Clean Chronicles: A College Student’s Leasing Solution
Halen, a college student in Ventura, knew he wanted to drive a more environmentally friendly car. He also was interested in better gas mileage…
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.
My First Tesla Model S
In November 2012, I put my name on the list for a Tesla Model S and started waiting the 8 to 10 months that the company estimated it would take to build my electric car.
Intern Spotlight: LeeAnne French
LeeAnne French, after finishing her degree at the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, went on to work for UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS). Before her job at NCEAS, LeeAnne was an intern for CEC.
Solar Fuels a Retirement Plan #gosolar
When retirement knocked on the door of Arroyo Grande residents Angela and Mark Goble, solar answered.
A Solar Dream Come True
When a Solarponics representative flipped on the solar array at Ed and Irene Rush’s Atascadero home, it fulfilled a dream 35 years in the making.
Meet Your Farmer #eatlocal
Local farmer Alex Frecker hopes to build relationships with customers that can lead to a total overhaul on the current state of the food consumption in Santa Barbara county.
Local Politician Supports the Green Economy – In the State Assembly and at Home
In 2011, assemblyman Das Williams purchased his Chevy Volt and became one of the first locals to start driving electric. A politician with a strong environmental ethic, he was driven by a desire to live by those values in his daily life, starting first by minimizing his use of gasoline.
The Underwater Hunter
A weight belt. A pair of long fins. A snorkeling mask. A wetsuit. A spear gun that looks like an underwater crossbow. A strong set of lungs. A clear, calm day. A high tide. A steady arm. A day off from work. A little luck.
That, says Eric Lohela, is his recipe for a good day of free-dive spearfishing.