Bilingual Report — Community Environmental Council — Act Now: Save up to $24,000 on an EV

NOW AVAILABLE

Big Savings on a New or Used EV

Central Coast residents can receive up to $12,000 to purchase or lease an electric vehicle (EV) thanks to funding that was just released through the California Driving Clean Assistance Program. Combined with other incentives, participants could save up to $24,000 on an EV. You must be income-eligible to receive funding, and you must pre-qualify online before shopping for an EV.

Funding is limited and first-come, first-served, so act quickly!

CEC is Here to Help!

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is here to guide you through the process and ensure you get the funding you’re eligible for. Our support is 100% free – we’re committed to advancing clean, climate-friendly transportation in our community.

Fill out this form or text or call CEC Climate Programs Associate Kat Orellana at (805) 730-0209 for free one-on-one assistance.

Other Opportunities

Climate Fridays Santa Barbara

Friday, February 7, 2025 (and every first Friday in 2025)

CEC’s Environmental Hub

1219 State Street, Santa Barbara

Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to gather with fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends. We aim to create a space where individuals can learn about regional climate change issues, take collective action, and collaborate to protect our planet. These monthly gatherings will facilitate inspired grassroots action to combat climate change in quantifiable ways. Learn more and register.

AVAILABLE NOW: Newly Renovated Open-Plan Office Suite in CEC’s Environmental Hub

Located at 1219 State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this prime location 1,850-square-foot unfurnished second-floor office features a dedicated entrance from State Street, state-of-the-art green building features, private kitchen and restroom facilities, adjacent city lot with ample parking, and discounted event and meeting space. Second floor windows offer views of the iconic Granada Theater and 1200 block of State Street’s historic ARTS District. See photos of the space. Non-profit tenant preferred. Competitive rates.

To learn more and view the space, contact:

The Miramar Group

Geoffrey Carter

geoffrey@miramarsb.com

(805) 233-7988

Central Coast Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Farmer Gathering

February 7, 2025

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PST

City Farm SLO

1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo

Are you interested in learning about water conservation grant opportunities and upcoming changes to groundwater policy? Join the Central Coast Farmer Gathering to learn about the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and find out how to get funding to implement water conservation practices. The event will feature short presentations and breakout sessions on SGMA, and you’ll have the chance to network with regional technical advisors, local farmers, and community members. Lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27, 2025

Alameda Park

1400 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara

Now in its 55th year, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. Presented by the Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents. Registration is open for vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. Learn more.

Support Critical Work Like This

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.

Learn more about how you can invest in CEC’s work to accelerate regional climate solutions at cecsb.org/donate.