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Explore how water and energy choices can curb the carbon footprint of our buildings.
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Water and energy are deeply connected in the built environment. The choices we make — from efficient fixtures to recycled water systems — can reduce resource use while lowering the carbon impacts of building construction.
Join the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), the American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara Chapter, the Central Coast Green Building Council, and CEC for an evening focused on the water-energy nexus and practical strategies for carbon-smart projects.
Michelle Zimney of In Balance Green Consulting and Natasha Elliott of Sweet Smiling Landscape Design will share approaches for efficient indoor fixtures and equipment, water-wise landscape design, graywater systems, and recycled water. They’ll explore how these strategies connect, where they can have the greatest impact, and how they can be applied across a range of building and landscape projects.
After the conversation, stick around for drinks and networking with building, design, and sustainability professionals from across the Central Coast.
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Upcycled Coutour Sustainable Fashion Show
Friday, October 16
7–10 p.m.
Community Arts Workshop
631 Garden St., Santa Barbara
Join the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) for an evening celebrating creativity and sustainable fashion. The Upcycled Contour sustainable fashion show will showcase designs made from repurposed materials, exploring the environmental and climate impacts of the fashion industry. The event will also feature perspectives on fast fashion and its connection to climate change, offering attendees an opportunity to learn more about how we can rethink the way we make, wear, and reuse clothing. CEC is proud to serve as a promotional partner for this community event. We will have an info table available and CEC Senior Director of Outreach and Education Kathi King will present on how fast fashion relates to the climate crisis. Learn more.
Drive Electric Ventura
Saturday, October 17
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Ventura Unified School District
255 West Stanley Ave., Ventura
Join CEC at the Drive Electric Ventura event for a free EV Ride & Drive and resource fair! Whether you’re already considering an electric vehicle or simply curious about what it’s like to drive electric, this event is an opportunity to explore your options, get your questions answered, and experience EVs firsthand. Get behind the wheel for an EV test drive, explore EV models on display, and hear from local EV drivers and dealerships about what it’s really like to switch to electric. You can also connect with community partners for information about rebates and incentives, charging, and other resources that can help make EVs more affordable and accessible. Learn more and register.
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Free Youth Climate Workshop: Become a Climate Leader in the Community
Saturday, October 24
1–4 p.m.
CEC’s Environmental Hub
1219 State St., Santa Barbara
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Students in grades six through 12: Turn your climate concerns into action in a free, hands-on workshop at CEC’s Environmental Hub. Join CEC and Santa Barbara High School’s Environmental Advocacy Club to explore local climate challenges, learn about community-led solutions, and discover how you can make a difference. Through interactive activities and conversations, participants will connect with peers, explore pathways for climate action, and build practical tools for making an impact in their schools and communities. Our annual policy panel, moderated by Ethan Maday from 805 Action, will include Santa Barbara City Council members Oscar Gutierrez and Meagan Harmon, along with Nadra Ehrman from the Santa Barbara County Board of Education. Students will leave with new connections, fresh ideas, and concrete ways to get involved — plus free snacks and community service hours. Learn more and register.
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Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative Network Event
Thursday, Oct. 29
9:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Mission Club
4300 Club House Rd., Lompoc
The Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative brings its network together in Lompoc for an annual event, celebrating two years of the Guadalupe-Lompoc Initiative and the projects, partnerships, and community benefits it has helped cultivate. The gathering offers an opportunity to reflect on what has emerged through collaboration and explore opportunities for continued learning and coordination across the region. Attendees can also take an optional afternoon tour of Collective Cultures Creating Change, a community garden supported through the initiative. Learn more and register.
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Rideshare Drivers: Get Up to $20,300 Toward an EV
If you’re a rideshare driver for Uber, Lyft, or HopSkipDrive, you may qualify for California’s Rideshare Incentives for Driving Electric (RIDE) program. Income-qualified, high-volume rideshare drivers can receive up to $20,300 toward a new zero-emission vehicle, up to $14,200 toward a used vehicle, plus up to $1,170 annually for charging costs. To qualify, drivers must have completed at least 4,500 rides across eligible platforms in the previous 12 months. Learn more and see if you qualify through RIDE.
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Where Santa Barbara’s Changemakers Gather
Planning a board meeting, strategic retreat, workshop, or community event this fall? The Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub offers flexible, sustainably designed meeting and event space for nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies.
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With competitive nonprofit pricing, professional AV, and versatile spaces for meetings, trainings, film screenings, and community gatherings, The Hub provides the perfect setting to bring people together. Every booking also supports CEC’s work to advance climate solutions across the Central Coast.
Explore the space and book your event.
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Support Critical Work Like This
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Recognized as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year and a City of Santa Barbara Climate Hero, CEC is led by CEO Sigrid Wright, 2022 Congressional Woman of the Year. See our most recent impact report to learn how we are serving California’s Central Coast by advancing rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.
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Learn more about how you can invest in CEC’s work to accelerate regional climate solutions at cecsb.org/donate.
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