Community Environmental Council (CEC)

CEC advances rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) advances rapid and equitable solutions to the climate crisis – including ambitious zero carbon goals, drawdown of excess carbon, and protection against the impacts of climate change.

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara’s ARTS District, CEC's Environmental Hub offers a beautiful, sustainably designed, modular space for gatherings of all kinds – wedding receptions, parties, conferences, workshops, film screenings, and more. The Hub boasts 5,000 square feet of dynamic, eco-friendly space and customizable packages to meet your unique event needs. The Hal Conklin Community Room is a flexible space designed to host meetings, lectures, and workshops in a variety of configurations. The Patricia and Paul Bragg Foundation Atrium, which boasts high ceilings and plenty of natural light, is an excellent choice for receptions, banquets, expos, and private parties. A large drop-down screen makes it the ideal location for evening film screenings and large scale presentations. And when you host your gathering at The Hub, you support local environmental action. Learn more at envirohubsb.org.

CEC was recognized as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year and a City of Santa Barbara Climate Hero and is led by CEO Sigrid Wright who was recently named 2022 Congressional Woman of the Year. CEC has worked since 1970 to incubate and innovate real-life environmental solutions that directly affect the California Central Coast. Our programs lead to clean vehicles, solar energy, resilient food systems, and reduction of single-use plastic. Learn more about why CEC is one of only five nonprofits in Santa Barbara County to have the highest possible ratings on Charity Navigator and Guidestar at CECSB.org/impact.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Application Assistance: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
  Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025  2pm - 6pm
• Application Assistance: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
  Wednesday, May 21, 2025  2pm - 5pm
• Application Assistance: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
  Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025  5pm - 8pm
• Application Assistance: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
  Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025  2pm - 5pm
• Application Assistance: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)
  Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025  5pm - 8pm

ADDRESS

1219 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-963-0583

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HOURS

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Other times by appointment.