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Uniting the Central Coast for Action activates, connects, and coordinates Central Coast communities, organizations, and individuals advancing high-impact regional climate solutions.
New Podcast
Voices for Energy Justice
Through engaging conversations with activists, policymakers, and everyday heroes, we uncover how climate justice initiatives are addressing systemic inequalities and forging a path towards a fairer, more resilient future for all.
Selena Feliciano – National Campaign Coordinator for the Energy Democracy Project
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Offshore Wind Project Resources
CENTRAL COAST OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT
Environmental organizations support offshore wind energy
Opponents Are Spreading Misinformation
Part 1: Why Offshore Wind?
In this first event we heard from three experts on the impacts of the climate crisis.
– Climate Impacts Keynote — Dr. Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor, Department Earth and Environmental Science, University of Pennsylvania
– Climate Impacts on Ocean Ecology — Dr. Ben Ruttenberg, Director, Cal Poly SLO Center for Coastal Marine Science
– Environmental Justice — Alexis Sutterman, Senior Policy Manager Brightline Defense
Part 2: What & How?
We heard from Katerina Robinson and Elizabeth Huber from California Energy Commission, and Emily Hildreth from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. They shared information on the permitting process, public input, and timeline.
OFFSHORE WIND EDUCATIONAL EVENT SERIES
Part 3: Potential Impacts
Topics and speakers included:
Marine Acoustics: Dr Brandon Southall (Duke University); Economics: Patrick Duffy (National Renewable Energy Lab); Commercial Fishing: Mike Conroy (Principal at West Coast Fisheries Consultants); Local Harbors: Suzy Watkins (Port San Luis Harbor Director)
The May 16 Webinar RECORDING is available: Climate Startups of the Central Coast
Hear about three local startups created to combat climate change and support our community as we work toward decarbonization.
Three links to proper recycling:
CHECK OUT OUR PAST WEBINARS
February 23 Webinar: CHARGING AHEAD!
How CCAs are Helping Electrify Your Ride.
December 4 Webinar: THE FUTURE IS HERE! Electrifying School Bus Fleets With V2G
Learn how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can be a beneficial part of our electric bus fleets.
- Albert Burleigh, Executive Director of EV Business Development for Blue Bird Corporation, a bus manufacturer. Discover the many benefits of electric school buses;
- Rachel Zook, Senior Program Manager of Utility Partnerships for NUVVE, a leader in V2G technology. Learn about the possibilities;
- Christina Celeste-Russo, Director of Transportation at Orange County School District. This District is electrifying its fleet of school buses and employing V2G technology. Gain insight from their experiences.
How are Community Choice Agencies addressing rooftop solar?
Maximizing the Value of Electric Vehicles
EVs as part of the grid, part 2
Shining a Spotlight on Central Coast Climate Action Plans
Webinar #13: Climate Startups of the Central Coast
Webinar #12: Charging Ahead: How CCAs are Helping Electrify Your Ride
Webinar #11: THE FUTURE IS HERE! Electrifying School Bus Fleets with V2G
Webinar #10: How are Community Choice Agencies addressing rooftop solar?
Webinar #9: Shining a Spotlight on Central Coast Climate Action Plans
Webinar #8: Solve Climate Change NOW: find your sweet spot for action
Webinar #7: Part 2 – Maximizing the Value of Electric Vehicles: The Road Ahead for EVs as Grid Storage
Webinar #6: Part 1 – Maximizing the Value of Electric Vehicles: The Road Ahead for EVs as Grid Storage
Webinar #5: Make it Happen! Plan and Finance Clean Energy Microgrids
Webinar #4: Ensure Continuous Operation of Critical Facilities – How about a microgrid?
Webinar #3: How do Distributed Energy Resources Benefit our Communities?
Webinar #2: What are CCEs doing for Distributed energy Resources now?
Webinar #1: Distributed Energy Resources Policy Discussion
Presentation to Central Coast Community Energy: Distributed Energy Resource Opportunities
Take Action Against the Proposed Utility Tax Increase.
The utilities are proposing to charge all ratepayers not on the CARE or FERA program the highest Utility Tax in the country: between $30 and $70 per month.
This “Utility Tax Action Toolkit” will provide background information and offer many suggestions for action you can take!
