Climate Policy

CEC and 50+ California Central Coast non-profit organizations successfully advocated for Santa Barbara County to phase out oil drilling, a major step toward protecting community health, air, water, and climate.

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CEC collaborates with a diverse group of passionate and committed community members and partners to enact bold policies that bring equitable climate solutions to scale. When the California Central Coast advances ambitious climate goals and solutions, we illuminate a path for more aggressive policies across the state.

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ACTION ALERTS

CEC advocates for carbon neutrality and associated targets that go beyond state goals.

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Santa Barbara County Votes to Phase Out Oil Drilling
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Santa Barbara County Votes to Phase Out Oil Drilling
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Thanks to your support, on Tuesday, May 13, the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors voted to direct county staff to develop an oil phaseout ordinance. More than two dozen community members attended in-person or virtually to provide public comment, mostly in support of ending oil drilling and phasing out existing wells.

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Support the Climate Resilience Bond:Vote “Yes” on Prop 4
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Support the Climate Resilience Bond:Vote “Yes” on Prop 4
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This November, California voters have an opportunity to make a historic impact by voting for Prop 4 — the Climate Resilience Bond (SB 867). Prop 4 would provide the resources necessary to protect our communities from the escalating impacts of climate change.

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

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