2022 Executive Summary
50+ Years of proven success leading locally designed solutions to our region’s most pressing environmental challenges.
CEC’s impact at a glance
4
JURISDICTIONS PASSED ENERGY CODES ON THE CENTRAL COAST (with 3 more not far behind) that ensure new construction is built all-electric with no natural gas, accelerating progress toward California’s climate goals.
27,000+
Community members were INFORMED, ACTIVATED, AND GUIDED ON CLIMATE ACTION by CEC through webinars, meetings, events, and roundtable discussions.
15,000
EV curious community members LEARNED ABOUT AND TEST DROVE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND E-BIKES at outreach events put on by CEC and our Electric Drive 805 collaborative.
100+
Community members were certified as CEC CLIMATE STEWARDS, equipping them to play an active role in the statewide effort to advance rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
1.4 million
Residents in 22 cities and counties across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties have access to 100% renewable and clean electricity sooner because of CEC’s advocacy for community choice energy programs.
5
AIR QUALITY MONITORS WERE INSTALLED in Northern Santa Barbara County to track wildfire smoke, pesticides, and other airborne toxins so impacted communities can better understand air pollution and its health effects.
7 million
Single-use water bottles were not used because of 121 community water refill stations installed as a direct result of cec’s waste reduction program.
122
Units of multifamily housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties RECEIVED ENERGY UPGRADES through CEC’s partnership with 3C-REN’s Multifamily Home Energy Upgrade Program.
Our Work
CEC builds on-the-ground momentum to reverse the threat of the climate crisis.
We transform the systems that fuel it. We safeguard the community from its impacts. We lead, we partner, we act. And every day, we inspire people to create a more resilient California Central Coast.
As the modern environmental movement broadens to better reflect the racial, economic, political, and age diversity of our region, we are building networks of diverse, engaged activists who champion rigorous climate action.
By focusing our efforts, together we are making progress to:
REVERSE the trajectory of climate change by propelling a rapid, equitable transition to zero emissions and zero waste in the Central Coast’s energy, transportation, food, agriculture, construction, and waste sectors.
REPAIR the disrupted carbon cycle by accelerating and bringing to scale climate-smart agriculture practices that draw down excess carbon from the atmosphere.
PROTECT vulnerable populations from extreme weather and other climate impacts by deploying bold, community-led solutions rooted in climate justice.
To change everything, we need everyone.
Are you with us?
The climate crisis is daunting and destructive. But together, we can solve it. Join us in taking courageous action to put a stop to climate chaos, and reimagine how we live on our planet.
VISIT CEC’s ENVIRONMENTAL HUB
Join us at our new 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art collaborative space at 1219 State Street in Santa Barbara, designed to be an epicenter for community activism, education, entrepreneurship, media, and art. Learn more at envirohubsb.org.
ENGAGE IN CLIMATE ACTION
Become a CEC Climate Steward or attend our Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, Climate Action Summit, and the dozens of webinars, speaking engagements, and collaborative community events we organize each year. Subscribe to our email list and follow us on social media to stay updated on event dates and details.
INVEST IN A CLIMATE-SAFE FUTURE
Your support is critical. Join us in this urgent work by donating today. When you invest in CEC’s proven track record and award-winning team, you help ensure a climate safe future for your children, grandchildren, and neighbors. Give at cecsb.org/donate.