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Climate and Economics – Moving Toward a Circular Model to Reduce Waste
Get inspired by the circular economy model and hear from leaders of local companies who are implementing its best practices. Learn how they are growing businesses while reducing impact and find out how you can become a part of this global movement.
WIN: All-electric new building construction is the future of Santa Barbara
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Santa Barbara City Council and Mayor Cathy Murillo voted unanimously to enact a new building ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed buildings, with the exception of restaurants and applications where there isn't yet a viable electric alternative to gas. With this vote, the City takes an important step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting our 2035 carbon neutrality goal.
Climate and Culture – Using Art To Inspire Activism & Change
What role do the arts play in communicating climate science? CEC sat down with local arts leaders in Santa Barbara to learn more and talk about the impact of the recent Earth Day mural, “Nurture Our Mother.”
WIN: AB1276 passes to help eliminate single-use plastics from take-out and delivery orders #SkipTheStuff
Thank you for helping pass AB1276! We now have a policy in place that requires that restaurants and online food delivery platforms list the accessories they provide so that customers can choose only what they need. This will help eliminate millions of tons of single-use foodware from entering the waste stream. Local jurisdictions are creating their own implementation strategies and CEC is working with the City of Goleta in the hopes that they will include an EPS (Styrofoam) ban in their plan.
Taller de Vehículos Eléctricos Asequibles: Cómo calificar para un VE gratuito o de bajo costo
Únase al Director de Programas de Energía y Clima de CEC, Michael Chiacos, y a la Asociada de Energía y Clima de CEC, Jen Hernández -ambos propietarios de vehículos eléctricos y expertos del sector- para saber qué vehículo eléctrico o híbrido enchufable de más de 100 mpge puede ser el mejor para usted. Michael compartió su experiencia conduciendo sobre el sol desde 2012. Jen, que recientemente alquiló un VE por 20 dólares al mes, compartió por qué la decisión de conducir un eléctrico fue una elección fácil para su familia.
Affordable Electric Vehicle Clinic: How to Qualify for a Free or Low-Cost EV
Join CEC’s Energy and Climate Programs Director Michael Chiacos and CEC’s Energy and Climate Associate Jen Hernández – both EV owners and industry experts – to learn which 100+ mpge electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid might be best for you. Michael shared his experience driving on sunshine since 2012. Jen, who leased a 2020 EV for $20/month, shared why the decision to drive electric was an easy choice for her family.