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City Clean Energy Projects

The City is not starting from scratch on its quest for carbon neutrality. Many programs and projects are being implemented right now that set the Santa Barbara community up for success. On this page you can find information on our solar, solar and battery, green building, vehicle electrification projects, and other projects bringing our community Together to Zero. 

Current and Upcoming Projects

Overhead view of the Granada Garage Solar Project.
Granada Garage Solar Project
Completed in 2024, the Granada Garage Solar Project included the installation of a 425 kilwatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system and battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Granada Garage. The project generates, stores, and supplies…

Completed Projects

Cater Water Treatment Plant Battery Energy Storage System
Cater Water Treatment Plant Battery Energy Storage Project
In 2023, the City’s Energy and Climate Division (Sustainability & Resilience Department) and Water Resources Division (Public Works Department) partnered to install a battery energy storage system at the Cater Water Treatment Plant.…
Tesla and Dirt Road electric vehicle chargers at the Ortega Garage in Santa Barbara.
Ortega Garage EV Chargers
In 2024 the Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department installed the first electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at a City facility. The fast chargers utilize 100% carbon-free electricity through Santa Barbara…