Santa Barbara commemorates anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act by celebrating local couple who have electrified their lives

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A ribbon-cutting event took place at the home of a Santa Barbara couple who have electrified their lives.

Artist Tal Avitzur and his wife Lisa have installed a heat pump HVAC system and water heater, electric stove, electric clothes dryer, and solar panels in their home. They even drive an electric vehicle.

They’re not alone. Locally across the Tri-county area, a Community Environmental Council (CEC) program called “Electrify Your Life” has helped nearly 1,000 residents, businesses, and nonprofits make the switch to energy-efficient solutions.

Monday's ribbon cutting was spearheaded by Rewiring America and Citizens' Climate Lobby and is part of a nationwide series. Those two groups, work with local agencies to raise awareness about making the switch to energy efficient solutions.

Tax credits and incentive programs have made this movement affordable.

Monday's ribbon cutting also commemorated the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).