Action Alert: Eliminate single-use plastics from take-out and delivery orders #SkipTheStuff
April 14, 2021
Single-use foodware is a huge and growing portion of the waste stream entering landfills and incinerators, and polluting city streets…
Alerta de Acción: Ayúdanos a crear una ruta de recorrido más segura, equitativamente accesible, e ininterrumpida para ciclistas y peatones
March 18, 2021
El alcalde de Santa Bárbara y los miembros del Consejo Municipal votaron unánimemente para defender la petición y apoyar el…
All-Electric REACH Code FAQ
February 4, 2021
Everything you wanted to know about electrification and the proposed natural gas ban on new construction in Santa Barbara buildings.
Past Alerts
Updated Alert: City of Santa Barbara Sets Bold Goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2035
September 24, 2020
Success! 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. This decision represents a momentous step forward for our city, our region, and our state.
Updated Alert: SB 54 and AB 1080 fail to pass California legislature
August 18, 2020
Update (September 1, 2020): CEC and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are sad to share that the landmark California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act (SB 54 and AB 1080) failed to pass the California legislature.
Updated Alert: Strauss Wind Project Underway! #cleanenergy
May 19, 2020
Update: The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission just voted unanimously to approve the Strauss Wind Project, which will double renewable energy production in the county, enough clean electricity for 43,000 homes. If the project doesn’t get appealed, construction will start in January.
Action Alert: Help Speed the Transition to Electric Vehicles #driveclean
October 30, 2019
California’s transportation sector remains the single largest contributor of emissions for both greenhouse gases that exacerbate climate change and many…
Update: 2019 Community Choice Success #sbcenergychoice
July 17, 2019
Updated Alert: On July 16, 2019, the County of Santa Barbara voted 4-1 to move forward with joining Monterey Bay Community Power, and the City of Goleta directed staff to move forward in August. CEC's advocacy continues with an upcoming CCE vote in August at the City of Carpinteria, and with efforts in Santa Barbara City to develop a city-only Community Choice Energy program.
