Keep the Collaboration Going at Our Upcoming Network Event

At our Spring Network Event, members of the Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative came together for a whole-systems mapping activity (see the summary here) to make the climate work already happening across our region more visible. Participants mapped current efforts across key climate focus areas, creating a shared picture of the projects, initiatives, and partnerships already underway throughout the region.

The activity sparked important conversations about where efforts overlap and where greater coordination could strengthen impact. In breakout groups, members explored opportunities to connect existing work, identify gaps, and consider how collaboration could help advance shared goals.

So, where do we go from here?

At our upcoming Network Event on October 29 in Lompoc, we’ll build on this work as we bring together partners from across the Collaborative, including members of the Guadalupe-Lompoc Initiative (GLI). As GLI comes to a close, we’ll celebrate what has been cultivated through two years of collaboration while looking ahead to current efforts, opportunities to stay engaged, and pathways for continued learning and coordination.

Join us as we weave together the people, ideas, and efforts shaping climate resilience across our region. 


WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORS


All sponsorship tiers include promotion of your organization on event outreach materials and during the event.

• Tier 1 - $250: Helps buy meeting supplies, snacks, and coffee. Includes 2 tickets to the event. 
• Tier 2 - $550: Helps buy lunch. Includes 3 tickets to the event and a two minute speaking opportunity during opening comments. 
  

If you are interested in supporting, please purchase the Sponsorship Tickets on our Registration page or reach out to Malia (mjosephine@countyofsb.org) to discuss further. 


Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location: The Mission Club, 4300 Club House Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436

City of Santa Barbara Eastside Library EV Chargers Project


The City hosted a ribbon cutting on August 26, 2026 for the official opening of the Eastside Library EV Chargers Project, providing access to some of the fastest public EV chargers on California’s Central Coast. The site features four DC Fast Charging ports with advanced power-sharing technology, a combined output of 600 kW, and up to 400 kW per port. The chargers are powered by 100% carbon-free electricity from Santa Barbara Clean Energy. 

The project supports the City’s 2024 Climate Action Plan by expanding access to fast, reliable EV charging, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. Increasing access to convenient charging helps encourage electric vehicle adoption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Santa Barbara Westside Street Trees Program


Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to launch the Street Trees Program, a new effort to bring more trees to Santa Barbara neighborhoods. Qualifying residents with grass or open soil in their parkway can receive a free street tree planted by the City of Santa Barbara. Residents who participate will become "Tree Stewards" and help the newly planted Street Trees thrive by providing regular watering over the two-year establishment period. 

Street trees help to provide shade, improve local air quality, and lower street temperatures. Street trees also provide an important environmental benefit: when paved parkways are replaced with trees and open soil, rainwater has more space to soak into the ground. Residents with a paved over parkway can also apply for the Storm Water Management Program to increase stormwater capture. These efforts can help reduce stormwater runoff and support a healthier, more resilient Santa Barbara. 

SBCE customers who reside on the Westside are invited to apply.

Upcoming Committee Meetings 

Clean Energy Projects Committee Meeting: Monday, October 5; Monday, December 7, 2:00-3:00 PM 

Equity Advisory & Outreach Committee: Wednesday, October 7; Wednesday, December 2, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Carpinteria Community Resilience Committee: Tuesday, October 13; Tuesday, November 10; Tuesday, December 8, 9:00-10:00 AM

Steering Committee Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 1:00-3:00 PM

Stay up to date on the latest workshops, webinars, trainings, and educational opportunities offered through the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN). Whether you are a local government agency, business, contractor, design professional, or community member, 3C-REN offers a variety of events designed to support energy efficiency, electrification, building decarbonization, and workforce development throughout San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.

Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Grant Application 2026-2027


The County of Santa Barbara is now accepting proposals for its Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) grant program, which provides funding for projects that protect and enhance coastal resources. 


The CRMF helps alleviate the adverse impacts of offshore oil and gas development on coastal resources. Eligible projects may focus on one or more of the following areas: environmentally sensitive coastal resources, coastal aesthetics, coastal tourism, and coastal recreation. 


To be considered for funding, proposed activities must have a relationship to coastal resources, whether located inside or outside the coastal zone. Eligible applicants include public agencies, municipalities, special districts, and nonprofit organizations. 


Grant proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026.

Gratitude,

Network Management Team
Santa Barbara County Regional Climate Collaborative