We are working on economic and public safety response time analysis. Our next City Council meeting on the State Street Master Plan is anticipated in September 2025. 

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The Eastside Library will be partially closed from July 7-12.

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All SBPL locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.

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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
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.
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.
This project installed Level 2 EV fast chargers at the Ortega Parking Garage, bringing EV charging to residents, downtown works, and visitors.