Electrify Your Life

Make the switch to energy-efficient solutions

CEC offers free personalized support and resources to help you make the switch to green tech solutions like electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging, and solar.

Regardless of whether you own or rent - or plan to lease or buy - we can help you navigate tax credits and incentive programs that can be stacked to make going electric affordable. See below to get started.

Electrify Your Life has helped nearly 3,000 residents, businesses, and nonprofits affordably make the switch to energy efficient solutions.

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General Assistance

Fill out the form below and a CEC team member will be in touch within a few business days.

EV Assistance

CEC has partnered with Ecology Action’s EVs for Everyone Program to provide technical assistance to people looking to lease or purchase an electric vehicle. Fill out the form and a CEC team member will be in touch within a few business days.

Although the Federal Tax Credits have expired, there are still thousands available EV incentives. Fill out the EVs for Everyone form below to see what you qualify for and to get CEC's help with the funding applications. For upcoming in-person EV education events, visit our events page.

Get up to $20,000 in State and Local Incentives When You Switch to an EV

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Success Stories

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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.

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Sachi Cuts Her Car Costs in Half (and Reduces Her Climate Impact)

When Sachi first considered switching to an electric vehicle, her motivation was simple: save money at the pump. But what began as a practical choice quickly became one of the most rewarding and impactful decisions she’s made.

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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.

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Marilee Krause Secures Her Dream EV

Marilee Krause wanted to transition from her hybrid Prius to an all-electric vehicle, but thought she couldn’t afford to. Then a close friend reached out to see if she was interested in purchasing their 2017 Chevy Bolt. Marilee had heard about financial incentive programs for electric vehicles but wasn’t sure which she qualified for. At her friend’s suggestion, she reached out to the Community Environmental Council.

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The Beros Go All-In on EVs

When Ventura resident Shelley Bero started car shopping in early 2021, she never expected an electric vehicle to be the most affordable and practical choice. That changed after attending a webinar hosted by the Community Environmental Council (CEC), where she learned how EVs are extremely efficient and can deliver significant cost savings.

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Navigating EV Roadblocks - Webinar Resources Toolkit

This webinar is for individuals who understand the basics of driving electric, but need more information before taking the leap. CEC’s Electrify Your Life team and community members who drive an EV answer your questions and help clarify your outstanding concerns so you can start saving money and join the movement to reduce carbon emissions.

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