Michael Chiacos 9/24/20 Michael Chiacos 9/24/20

WIN: City of Santa Barbara sets bold goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2035

We did it! Join us in applauding the City of Santa Barbara for joining the City of San Luis Obispo in setting a goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2035. On the heels of Governor Newsom's executive order to advance key zero-emission climate goals to 2035, this decision represents a momentous step forward for our city, our region, and our state.

Nicole Wald 9/2/15 Nicole Wald 9/2/15

WIN: Protect California climate leadership

Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 350 into law, which requires California to generate 50% of its electricity sources renewably by 2030.

CEC Staff 6/5/14 CEC Staff 6/5/14

Greenhouse gas emission threshold in Santa Barbara County

Let the County Board of Supervisors know that you support the lowest threshold possible for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. This Tuesday the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider options for setting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission thresholds from stationary sources. Their decisions will impact Santa Barbara’s ability to regulate GHG emissions for generations to come.

CEC Staff 9/25/12 CEC Staff 9/25/12

WIN: City of Santa Barbara's Climate Action Plan

The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 to pass the Climate Action Plan with the direction for a 25% reduction in community-wide emissions from 1990 levels by 2020. While CEC would have liked to have seen a stronger target and implementation plan, the 68 emission reduction measures include many worthwhile projects, and we look forward to working with the City in implementation efforts.