Santa Barbara County has recently developed emPowerSBC (Elective Municipal Programs to Optimize Water, Energy and Renewables) to create a voluntary, incentive-based strategy to encourage the green retrofits and renewable installations that could boost the local economy, create jobs, and improve county-wide resource efficiency.

According to the emPowerSBC website: “Solar panels are becoming the technology of choice for off grid commercial and residential applications…. If you want to green your property, but can’t afford the upfront costs, the County of Santa Barbara wants to help. EmPowerSBC provides a convenient financing option to empower residents and businesses to green their property through energy efficiency, water efficiency or renewable improvements. These improvements can save money, enhance your property, create local jobs and, of course, help the environment … a win-win for you and the community.”

Learn more at emPowerSBC and financing assistance »