Free Native Trees Available for Residential SB Clean Energy Customers

Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE) is excited to announce the return of its Community Tree Program. This program offers free drought resistant trees to residential SBCE customers looking to enhance their properties and contribute to a healthier environment.

The program supports the City’s Climate Action Plan, which identifies urban tree planting as a key strategy for reducing greenhouse gases. Eligible participants can choose from a selection of beautiful, climate-appropriate native trees, including island ironwood, elderberry, coast live oak, box elder, and California bay laurel. In addition to beautifying neighborhoods, the trees will provide vital benefits like shade, erosion control, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration.

Each approved applicant will receive one 5-gallon tree. Quantities are limited and trees are available by reservation only. Once approved, participants will be notified of the pick-up date, time, and location.

To learn more and reserve your tree, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SBCETrees.