On July 20, 2021, Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to ban natural gas from all new construction in the city. A powerful partnership, encompassing grass roots activism, staff analysis, and city council support, led the way. We interview Council Member Kristen Sneddon, Acting Sustainability & Resilience Director Alelia Parenteau, and Sierra Club Santa Barbara Chair Katie Davis and learn how they did it.

Resources

• City of Santa Barbara information on natural gas ban (FAQ, electrification resources, webinar recording, more)
• Santa Barbara Natural Gas Ban Ordinance
• Sustainability Department webpage
• Article from the Santa Barbara Independent newspaper
• Matter of Degrees podcast episode with more information on natural gas bans