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- EIN 94-1728064
- (805) 963-0583
- 26 W. Anapamu Street Second Floor Santa Barbara CA 93101 USA
- www.cecsb.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, Environment, Pollution Abatement & Control
Mission: Our Mission is to improve the quality of our air, land, water and energy resources and promote their sustainable use. Our Method is to create the public will to change by raising awareness of environmental issues and problems; researching and developing solutions; formulating and influencing public policy; and implementing programs that demonstrate solutions.
Programs: Promoting energy efficient transportation alternatives: cec's vision is that people in our region drive efficient cars powered by clean energy. Transitioning to more efficient electric vehicles and using renewable energy to charge these vehicles are central components of cec's plan to move the santa barbara region away from fossil fuels in one generation. The community we want to live in is centered on people instead of cars. Cec is advocating for win-win solutions such as pedestrian trails and bike lanes, cheaper commutes, less time in traffic, vibrant neighborhoods, and healthy families.
promoting renewable energy development: cec envisions a future where 100% of our electricity is generated from clean, renewable, and local sources to power our homes, businesses, and cars. In cec's" new energy direction: a blueprint for santa barbara county" we show that the abundant availability of sun, wind and waves in our region can provide more than enough renewable energy to meet our needs.
reducing the use of plastics: almost every product and service we rely on today is manufactured with and transported by fossil fuels. However, as we strive to become a "fossil free" community, we have the power to choose eco smart products that use fewer fossil fuels. When we opt for locally grown food, limited plastic packaging, and energy smart products, we not only reduce our carbon footprint, we support environmentally conscious businesses and our own local economy. We also have the power to reduce our impact even further by consuming less - and quite possibly enjoying our occasional purchases more.