CEC Staff 10/21/25 CEC Staff 10/21/25

Santa Barbara County Votes to Phase Out Oil Drilling

Thanks to your support, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors directed staff to develop an ordinance ending new oil drilling in the county. The ordinance process is expected to take about six months. County staff will also begin the process of phasing out existing oil operations by developing an amortization study of existing wells and conducting an environmental review.

Jaden Gill 10/10/25 Jaden Gill 10/10/25

Minimalism in Motion: How a Free E-Bike Helped Ben Live with More Intention

For Ben, the decision to switch from a car to an electric bike came from a deeper desire for balance — to reduce his carbon footprint, live with more intention, and reconnect with the simple joy of moving through the world at his own pace.

Jaden Gill 9/25/25 Jaden Gill 9/25/25

Charlene’s Shift to Sustainable Transportation

Charlene always loved biking. But after undergoing hip replacement surgery, she knew a traditional bike wouldn’t be as easy or enjoyable as it once was. That’s when an electric bike started to feel like the perfect way to stay active and support the environment, without the physical strain.

Tia Kordell 8/8/25 Tia Kordell 8/8/25

The Time Is Right to Switch to an Electric Vehicle

As we watch years of climate progress unravel, state and local action is the only path toward a livable future. Thankfully, there are many impactful ways we can resist these attempts to thwart climate progress. While this may seem small in the scheme of things, one such way is to switch to an electric vehicle.

CEC Staff 8/30/24 CEC Staff 8/30/24

Make Your Voice Heard: Tell Goleta to Adopt an Electric Vehicle Reach Code

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the City of Goleta will vote to adopt an EV reach code. EV reach codes are one of the most powerful ways to expand charging access at multifamily properties and workplaces so that renters and those without access to charging at home can more easily and affordably use electric vehicles. We ask for your help to ensure Goleta constructs EV-ready residential and commercial buildings.

CEC Staff 8/23/24 CEC Staff 8/23/24

Act Now on County of Santa Barbara's Climate Action Plan

Join us to tell the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors that this Climate Action Plan must include emissions from oil and gas facilities. Attend the Board meeting and provide public comment, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Board Chambers in Santa Maria

Alex Hill 7/22/24 Alex Hill 7/22/24

At-Home EV Charging

Setting up an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at home can make owning or leasing an EV much more convenient. With all of the current rebates and incentives available, adding an at-home charging station can be quite affordable, and in some cases, free.

Lisa Hill 6/28/24 Lisa Hill 6/28/24

Help ensure the City of Santa Barbara continues ambitious climate action!

On July 2, 2024, the Santa Barbara City Council will consider adopting an updated Climate Action Plan. The Community Environmental Council has been tracking this plan for many years, and we need your support to ensure Santa Barbara adopts this plan and continues implementing bold climate solutions.

Michael Chiacos 10/17/23 Michael Chiacos 10/17/23

The Biggest Climate Wins of 2023

While it was difficult to surpass 2022’s unprecedented climate wins, the successes we saw this year in California are keeping the winds at our backs, maintaining our momentum toward rapid and equitable climate solutions.