Current Projects

REVERSE

EVS for Everyone

Personalized electric vehicle (EV) purchase guidance to make EV ownership accessible and affordable — including where to charge and how to navigate incentives

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E-Bikes

Guidance on financial incentives and resources to make e-bike ownership accessible and affordable

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EV Charging

Guidance on home and business EV charging options, financial incentives, and resources to make charging accessible and affordable

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Electric Ride 805

CEC-led coalition of nine regional partners dedicated to achieving a rapid, equitable transition to zero-emission transportation

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Healthy Refrigeration

Energy-efficient refrigeration guidance for California businesses, food rescue organizations, and nonprofits to lower energy costs, extend the life of perishable goods, and promote local, California fresh foods

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Plastic Reduction

Community education and advocacy to promote comprehensive single-use plastics reduction and circular economy policies

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REPAIR

Central Coast AgLink

Regional platform connecting farmers, ranchers, and land stewards to incentives and resources for climate-smart agriculture

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Pollinator Habitat Program

Support for farms and ranches to attract pollinators, improve soil health, save water, and ensure the continued viability of the agricultural sector

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Elderberry Project

Community education and advocacy to promote comprehensive single-use plastics reduction and circular economy policies

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Climate-Smart Agriculture Demonstration Projects

Installation and demonstration of climate-smart practices, such as compost application to rangeland, to accelerate the adoption of carbon sequestration methods

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PROTECT

Climate Leadership Training

Climate Stewards certification course and youth workshops that provide tools, resources, and network building to spur a groundswell of community-led climate action

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CEC’s Environmental Hub

Downtown Santa Barbara community center that sparks inspiration and innovation through free public events, gathering spaces, and non-profit office space

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Guadalupe-Lompoc Initiative

Community-led climate action planning, project development, and community education to address extreme heat, water supply, food security, air quality, and wildfire risk

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Resilient Cuyama Valley

Community-led projects that improve access to fresh local food, water infrastructure, walking and biking paths, and home energy upgrades

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Community Resilience Hub Accelerator

Rapid mobilization of neighborhood-level centers that serve residents who are most vulnerable or at high risk during extreme weather and disaster events such as wildfires, poor air quality, extreme heat, and flooding

SLO SB VTA