Santa Barbara SUN Day Celebration
The Clean Coalition presented in the Santa Barbara SUN Day Celebration, which took place at the Santa Barbara Public Library on 21 September 2025.
The Clean Coalition organized the Santa Barbara SUN Day Celebration, which took place at the Santa Barbara Public Library on 21 September 2025. The event featured a lineup of VIP panelists, with Clean Coalition Executive Director Craig Lewis serving as MC and introducing the keynote speaker.
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Join us for a local celebration of clean energy progress as part of the national SUN Day of action, led by Third Act. This free, festival-style event will feature speakers, kids’ activities, community booths, and resources to help electrify your home or business. Come take part in building a sun-powered future for Santa Barbara County and beyond! Hosted by CEC, Sierra Club Santa Barbara/Ventura, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers, Clean Coalition, the City of Santa Barbara, the City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department, and the Santa Barbara Public Library. See SUN Day newsletter here!
Event Highlights
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Welcome Remarks (1:30 PM)
Hear from local sustainability champions, including Emily Engel (Sierra Club), Kathi King (CEC), Pamela Bury (Fearless Grandmothers SB), and Alelia Parenteau (City of Santa Barbara). -
Keynote Address (1:45 PM)
How Government Should Lead by Example with Laura Capps, Santa Barbara County Supervisor. -
Panel 1: Taking Community Action (2:00 PM)
Explore how communities are driving large-scale sustainability initiatives. Panelists include Tim Hade (Brightfield Infrastructure), Das Williams (3CE), and Kristen Sneddon (Santa Barbara City Council). -
Panel 2: Incentives and Policy (2:40 PM)
Learn about the policies and programs unlocking clean energy opportunities. Panelists include Lori La Riva (3C-REN), Jon Greisser (SBCE), Chris Cook (3CE), and Ben Schwartz (Clean Coalition). -
Panel 3: Taking Individual Action (3:20 PM)
Discover how architects, builders, and homeowners are making green living a reality. Panelists include Tim Gorter (Passive-House Certified Architect), Dennis Allen (Allen Construction), and Matto Mildenberger (UCSB Professor and Green Homeowner). -
Closing Reflections (4:00 PM)
With Emily Engel, Sierra Club. -
Sustainability Exhibits (All Afternoon)
Explore booths from local organizations showcasing solutions for a clean energy future.