In respect to the women of the world, here is a brief look at the ways in which women are impacted by...
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Climate Change Hits Close to Home for Santa Barbara
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains, Santa Barbara is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque locations in the...
Gov. Newsom’s Moratorium on New Fracking Projects
A recent initiative to protect public and environmental health has swept through California. In November 2019, Governor Newsom issued a...
Brighten is Santa Barbara’s Best Solar Company of 2019!
Each year our community comes together to nominate their favorite businesses for "Best of Santa Barbara" in the SB Independent's Reader's...
Title 24: New Residential Solar Requirements
At the start of 2020, California building and architecture industries will be in for a big change. The California Energy Commission updates...
The Amazon Fires: An Environmental Justice Issue
You might’ve seen recent news stories about the Amazon rain forest fires, and you may have wondered what the implications for...
Solarizing Santa Barbara!
For the third consecutive year, Brighten has been chosen as a solar installer for the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Solarize program! Installers are selected through an extensive vetting...
2019: A Bright Year for Solar Energy
Unlike fleeting trends that come and go with the seasons, solar energy remains a steadfast environmental and financial investment...
Ventura County Implements Community Choice Energy
Ventura, California is no stranger to sustainability: its Chamber of Commerce has its own Green Task Force, the Ventura Green Business Program has...
The Great Time-of-Use Migration
California is rapidly transitioning to a green energy economy while it faces an aging energy distribution system. Residents, businesses, and local...
Santa Barbara Commits to 100% Electric Buses By 2030
On Tuesday Santa Barbara residents saw a victory for quieter streets and cleaner air! The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD)...
Update on California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program
To strengthen California’s rapid transition to renewable energy, the California Public Utilities Commission has budgeted over $200 million...