SB County Climate Action Forum: The Costs & Benefits of Eliminating Natural Gas | September 19

Does natural gas impact your business? As policies around energy use evolve, understanding the future of natural gas is crucial. Plan to attend The Costs & Benefits of Eliminating Natural Gas Forum on Thursday, September 19 at Campbell Hall, hosted by Novim and co-sponsored by the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Management and the Institute for Energy Efficiency. This free event offers Chamber members the opportunity to stay informed on potential shifts in energy policies that may affect their businesses. Whether you’re concerned about costs or sustainability, this is a chance to hear from the experts and local planners shaping the future of our region’s energy mix.

This forum will bring together experts and local environmental planners for a discussion on the role of natural gas in our community. You’ll hear from distinguished speakers, including Ramon Alvarez – Environmental Defense Fund, Steven Koonin – Former U.S. Department of Energy, Ira Leifer – CEO, Bubbleology Research International, Frank Wolak – Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Garrett Wong – Climate Program Manager, County of Santa Barbara, and Alelia Parenteau – Sustainability and Resilience Director, City of Santa Barbara.

For more details, click here. The event is free, advance registration is requested.