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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. 

Completed Projects

Cater Water Treatment Plant Battery Energy Storage System
Cater Water Treatment Plant Battery Energy Storage Project
The battery array has capacity to hold enough energy to power 300 SB homes, giving this critical facility energy resilience and assurance.
Overhead view of the Granada Garage Solar Project.
Granada Garage Solar Project
The Granda Garage Solar Project generates, stores, and supplies electricity to critical municipal facilities.
Tesla and Dirt Road electric vehicle chargers at the Ortega Garage in Santa Barbara.
Ortega Garage EV Chargers
This project installed Level 2 EV fast chargers at the Ortega Parking Garage, bringing EV charging to residents, downtown works, and visitors.