Resilience Hubs Informational Webinar
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST
Virtual
CEC and the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative are calling for local agencies and organizations to apply for funding and support to develop community resilience hubs. Interested applicants are invited to attend the informational webinar. Learn more and register.
Photovoltaic Solar Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Goleta City Hall, 132 Cremona Drive, Goleta
Join the City of Goleta at City Hall for brief remarks and a “green” ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the City’s first municipal solar photovoltaic project, Monarch 1. CEC actively championed this project, which has been years in the making. Learn more.
Business Advisory Subcommittee Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Virtual
Join the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative and the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce for their first Business Advisory Subcommittee meeting. The Subcommittee will identify and discuss challenges faced by businesses in adapting to climate policies and adopting climate-related programs, and make recommendations on how the Collaborative can advocate for and/or develop policies and programs that would encourage more business participation. CEC is a member of the Collaborative. Learn more and register.
Save Money & Go Green: How to Bring Clean Energy to Affordable Multifamily Housing
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Virtual
Do you own or manage affordable housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and/or Ventura counties? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how energy efficiency, electrification, and on-site renewable energy can reduce your energy and maintenance costs, improve the comfort and retention of your tenants, and increase your property value. Hear from experts in the field on how to take advantage of initiatives such as the Tri-County Regional Energy Network’s (3C-REN) Home Energy Savings program and the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program that provide financial and technical assistance to property owners and managers considering energy upgrade projects. This event is co-sponsored by CEC. Learn more and register.
Maximizing the Value of Electric Vehicles
Thursday, August 4, 2022
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST
Virtual
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology is attracting a lot of interest in the energy and transportation sectors with the introduction of the Ford F150 and other vehicles. Learn more about this exciting innovation in this first of two webinars addressing the challenges and opportunities of electric vehicles to provide energy to the home and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by CEC. Learn more and register.
Pacific Pride Festival
Saturday, August 27, 2022
12:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST
Chase Palm Park, 323 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara
Join us at the Pacific Pride Festival, a free public event that attracts a diverse crowd of nearly 4,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally supporters and their families from the Central and South Coast. The all-day event features a line-up of live entertainment, exhibitors, local food, informative non-profits, activities, and community member support. Stop by the CEC table to learn more about our climate initiatives and how you can engage. Learn more.
Environmental Alliance Exhibits and Programs
Now through September
Launched at CEC's Santa Barbara Earth Day, the Environmental Alliance of Santa Barbara County Museums is a collaboration of fourteen leading local museums and cultural institutions that are creatively exploring the impacts of climate change through art, history, science, or nature. Exhibits and activities, some of which CEC is a partner on, aim to inform, inspire, and prompt action. View the calendar of events.
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