UC Santa Barbara

is embarking on a sea-change in the way our campus uses energy.

C·CHANGE (Campus Clean Heating And Next Generation Energy) will cut our direct carbon emissions by eliminating fossil fuel use in campus operations as we transition to clean electricity.

Our logo reflects our clear vision for the future of campus decarbonization and the transition to clean energy. The acronym C·CHANGE stands for Campus Clean Heating And Next Generation Energy. The initial "C” has multiple meanings. It is the symbol for the element “Carbon”, symbolizing our commitment to reducing carbon emissions. It can be read as “Sea” (as in “Sea-Change”), embracing the fundamental transformation of our energy systems, while also invoking our coastal location; and, of course, as "See", an invitation to our community to see the change in our physical campus and in our future-facing outlook.

UC Santa Barbara
Leader in sustainable campus operations
UCSB Storke tower and roundabout
90%+
Elimination of Scope 1 greenhouse gas emission by 2045
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735,000M MT
Fewer CO₂e than our current energy infrastructure over the next 45 years
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$65 million
Saving in energy costs
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Cutting Carbon Emissions

The University of California’s Sustainable Practices Policy sets a target for each UC campus to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 90% or more by 2045, compared to 2019. 

 

C·CHANGE Brochure (Full Screen)

Dr. Dennis Assanis, UC Santa Barbara Chancellor
At UC Santa Barbara, we are leading the way to dramatically cut our emissions and protect the planet—because a sustainable future isn’t just a goal, it’s a promise to the next generation. Together we will continue to innovate to ensure a future where our students can thrive.
Dr. Dennis Assanis
Chancellor, UC Santa Barbara

What UC Santa Barbara's C·CHANGE carbon reduction equates to:

19 UCSB-Sized Forests
Area of average U.S. forests for equivalent carbon sequestration annually
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3,923 Cars
Number of U.S. gasoline-powered passenger vehicles' annual driving
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12,256 Homes
Number of California homes' annual electricity use
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Questions?

If you have any questions, please send us an email at decarb@ucsb.edu