CLIMATE
Climate change impacts are disproportionately felt by our vulnerable populations. While our City takes climate action and builds resilience, potential impacts on these communities in particular in order to protect all of Santa Barbara.
Through fostering community engagement, thoughtful strategy development, and working closely with stakeholders, the City is working to ensure climate justice and equitable resilience for all.
Current Efforts:
Climate Action Plan Update
Every measure in the Climate Action Plan has an equity component. The City plans to have equity and justice at the forefront of long-term decisions. Reducing the City’s GHG emissions needs to consider all communities as we plan for the future.
SBCE Programs & Incentives
As the City continues to expand its Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) Program, a main focus moving forward will be to grow the program and incentives for residents. Increasing accessibility for SBCE members to decarbonize will help the City’s GHG reduction goals, create a cleaner local environment, and reach people that would otherwise not be able to afford switching to electric without assistance.
