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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. 

Current and Upcoming Projects

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BCycle electric bikes are charged with 100% carbon-free electricity from SB Clean Energy, making this bike rideshare program one of the greenest ways to get around town!BCycle offers a…
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.
Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara storefront
Electric bikes can be charged with 100% carbon-free electricity from Santa Barbara Clean Energy – making this one of the best ways to get around town!Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara offers $200 off any ebike to all Santa Barbara…
Dealer sells electric SUV to businessman in car dealership. They discuss vehicle features. Business environment and modern electric vehicle concept.
This page contains vetted resources to help decarbonize your lifestyle and save money while doing it. Whether you want to invest in an electric vehicle or make energy-conscious improvements to your home, this page is your resource for…
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.
Close up of electric vehicle charger and people walking into a home in the background with Santa Barbara Clean Energy logo
Santa Barbara Clean Energy's Residential EV Program is designed to make switching to electric transportation easier and
Waterfront Solar Project
In September 2025, the Sustainability & Resilience Department partnered with the Waterfront Department to expand the City's solar energy infrastructure. The installation of a new rooftop solar panel array at 117 Harbor Way will provide…

Completed Projects

BCycle_Along_Beachway.jpg
BCycle electric bikes are charged with 100% carbon-free electricity from SB Clean Energy, making this bike rideshare program one of the greenest ways to get around town!BCycle offers a…
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.
Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara storefront
Electric bikes can be charged with 100% carbon-free electricity from Santa Barbara Clean Energy – making this one of the best ways to get around town!Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara offers $200 off any ebike to all Santa Barbara…
Dealer sells electric SUV to businessman in car dealership. They discuss vehicle features. Business environment and modern electric vehicle concept.
This page contains vetted resources to help decarbonize your lifestyle and save money while doing it. Whether you want to invest in an electric vehicle or make energy-conscious improvements to your home, this page is your resource for…
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.
Close up of electric vehicle charger and people walking into a home in the background with Santa Barbara Clean Energy logo
Santa Barbara Clean Energy's Residential EV Program is designed to make switching to electric transportation easier and
Waterfront Solar Project
In September 2025, the Sustainability & Resilience Department partnered with the Waterfront Department to expand the City's solar energy infrastructure. The installation of a new rooftop solar panel array at 117 Harbor Way will provide…