Happy New Year! Thank you to all our donors, partners, and volunteers!
2023 has been an amazing year So many people have contributed to our success in returning our programs to the community and practicing with new hybrid tools to reach more and more people where they live! As we launch our new strategic vision and mission…
I-80 Freeway Widening: Teach In, Update, and Next Steps
The I-80 Teach-In hosted by Cool Davis working groups Davis Futures Forum and Yolo Mobility on Dec 7th was well attended in person and online with over 180 registered participants. The video of the event is now available on our @LiveCoolDavis YouTube channel. Next Steps…
Annual Partner Meeting: Strengthen & Respond!
Dec 4th 5-7pm US Bicycle Hall of Fame
EVs@thePavilion Accelerates Local EV Adoption and Reduction in Climate Pollutants
October 1st this year was another successful National Drive Electric Week for the Davis community. Since 2017 Cool Davis, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association and SacEV have been bringing together the region’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) event featuring the most diverse collection of vehicles offered…
National Drive Electric Week EVs@thePavilion Set for October 1 in Davis
Sunday, October 1st 11 am – 2:30 pm Davis Central Park Pavilion
Big Day of Gratefulness
Thursday more than anything filled my heart with a sense of tremendous gratitude for all the people in our community attending to our safety as well as our connectedness. Despite the horrible terror in the community this week, this amazing Davis community rallied all week…
Requiring Building Electrification Is Necessary
Requiring building electrification is necessary to improve health, reduce risk, ensure equity, and save money. This coming Tuesday the Davis City Council will be asked to finalize the city’s new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) with the goal of putting the City on the…
Our Regional Transportation Future: Quarterly Coalition Meeting Speaker
Wed March 15 4:00-6:30pm Hybrid: in-person and Zoom
Rising Bills: Action on Home Energy More Urgent Than Ever
Everywhere Cool Davis goes these days — online, NextDoor, in-person at the Davis Farmers Market — everyone is talking about their high energy bills. We all are experiencing the impacts of higher natural gas rates implemented last year but not felt until this winter when…
Yolo County Hazard Mitigation Plan Community Survey
Is your neighborhood ready for power outages, flood, heat, wildfire and other hazards? Answer the survey!! Yolo County is looking for community input as it drafts its next Hazard Mitigation Plan. The last few years here in Yolo County we have all experienced the new…
Cool Davis Hiring for 2023 Program Expansion
Cool Davis is looking for you! We offer seasoned professionals—as well as recent graduates and community members—access to valuable experience in sustainability and resilience fields. Our ideal candidates are those who want to expand their professional and technical skills and engage in developing model programs…
Thank You to Our Generous Supporters
Dear Supporters, Every year we ask for financial support from many people, organizations, and sectors, and every year, we continue to be awed by the response of steady donations, grants, and in-kind services. These contributions ensure that Cool Davis can share information and conduct thousands…
Tax Credit Boosted: Davis Neighbors Take the Bet on Renewable Energy for their Future
A few months back in May, my neighbors, Diane and Andy Monheit, asked for advice on a rooftop solar system for their home. I told them about the Cool Davis Double Up on Solar campaign, shared our solar Planning Guides, and answered questions based on…
The Electrification Path to Our Fossil Free Future
Since our founding in 2010, Cool Davis has worked alongside the City of Davis to encourage households to transition away from the use of fossil fuels in our homes, cars, and everyday life. The need for these changes becomes more urgent every day, as climate…
Charging around Town: Update on Local Charging Infrastructure
EV Charging Stations in Davis Many people with an electric vehicle (EV) who use their car primarily for commuting may not be aware of charging options in town because they charge at home. Others who don’t have an EV yet may be inhibited from buying…
Success on Big Day of Giving! You Are the Hope!
On the Big Day of Giving over 170 donors joined our match fund donors in reaching a total of over $36,000 in funds raised for Cool Davis programs. But they didn’t stop there and by the end of the weekend Cool Davis met its Big…
Building a Drought Adapted Community
Wed March 16 Online 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Increasing Energy Bills Causing Concern in Our Community
Did your energy bill skyrocket last month? Energy bills have gone up and customers are noticing! If you want to understand what’s going on, the first step is to understand that most energy bills in our area reflect two energy sources: natural gas and electricity….
Keep on Charging! Electric Vehicles #1 Action for National Drive Electric Week 2021
The number one action needed to tackle the State of California’s greenhouse gas emissions is the electrification of transportation. Hands down, fossil fuel vehicles are the greatest source of emissions – and that number continues to grow. This is why electric vehicle (EV) adoption is…
How to Decarbonize the Grid and Our Homes
The 26th international Conference of the Parties (COP26) being held in Glasgow, Scotland, is being touted as we go to press as our last, best chance for the biggest polluters to make good. Our early winter newsletter features correspondence from local community members on site…
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CyberTruck Davis Farmers Market today. Stop by the Cool Davis booth .Owner and DEVA andSac EV members on site to show & tell. ... See MoreSee Less
TONIGHT! 6PM PST Last chance to join us for the Focus on Investing with Michael Young of US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment and Todd Larsen of Green America. Sign up for your Zoom link. Great info and super cool experts!
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Green Your Finances: Expert Panel to Focus on Investing - Cool Davis
Wed Feb 21 6pm to 8pm Online