The Final Yolo County Climate Action & Adaptation Plan is Released!
The Final Yolo County Climate Action & Adaptation Plan is Released! The 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) has completed its Public Review process and is on it’s way to being presented to the Board of Supervisors for adoption at the December 3, 2024…
Stand Together – We Stand With You
Stand Together – We Stand With You — On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Cool Davis, the Cool Davis board of directors would like to thank you for all your support and encouragement during this past year! Your contributions infuse our programs and…
Welcome to Our AmeriCorps Neighbor to Neighbor Fellow
Greetings! My name is Maddie Davis and I am the new AmeriCorps fellow at Cool Davis! As part of AmeriCorps, I’m dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities, and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering, which aligns harmoniously with Cool Davis’ vision. I am responsible…
Cool Davis Home Energy Task Force Visits Potential Cool Home Tours Sites Featuring Electrification
Transforming Homes into Cool Homes through Electrification At Cool Davis, we believe that every home has the potential to be a catalyst for positive environmental change. As we launch our next round of Make A Plan Home Energy Workshops, we’re identifying innovative residences on their…
Two Homeowners Lead the Charge Toward Fossil-Free Homes
Two homeowners lead the charge toward fossil-free homes with real-life examples of energy-efficient upgrades. Transforming your home into a sustainable, energy-efficient haven is more achievable than ever. Laurie and Nora, two homeowners who decided to make the transition away from fossil fuels, share their experiences…
A Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Home and How It Pays For Itself
Bertrand Perroud
Insights from Interfaith Electric Vehicle Fair
Partners Showcase the Newest EV Options On October 13th, Cool Davis and the Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice hosted their second electric vehicle (EV) fair that attracted community members, environmental enthusiasts, and curious onlookers alike. This open-to-all event, held at Davis United Methodist Church,…
COOL Cuisine: Planet-Friendly Feast Series – December & Beyond!
COOL Cuisine: Planet-Friendly Feast Series 2024 – December & Beyond! The five-month series of planet-friendly* feasts at five Davis restaurants hosted by COOL Cuisine is coming to its zenith for the year. You can still join in at communal, sustainable meals with a wide range…
Important Climate Legislation is Signed! There is Still Time to Act!
Important Climate legislation is signed, but there is still time to act on remaining bills! GOOD NEWS! Governor Newsom Signed Make Polluters Pay and More! Â (Sharing from Physicians for Social Responsibility Eblast) Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed three important bills into law allowing local communities…
Announcement: Interfaith Electric Vehicle Fair 2024
Join the Davis Electric Vehicle Association(DEVA), Cool Davis, the Davis United Methodist Church, and the Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice, for the Interfaith Electric Vehicle Fair, October 13th, 2024! This exciting fair is open to all! It will showcase a range of electric vehicle…
EVs Gain Momentum for National Drive Electric Week!
These are exciting times as EVs gain momentum for National Drive Electric Week! New state reports and regional data show prices coming down to parity with other new vehicles and EV adoption is ticking up and exceeding local goals. State and local EV charging has…
COOL Cuisine: Planet-Friendly Feast Series 2024
COOL Cuisine: Planet-Friendly Feast Series 2024 A five-month series of planet-friendly* feasts at five Davis restaurants hosted by COOL Cuisine. Join in at communal, sustainable meals with a wide range of international flavors. Many people are not aware of the possibilities to dine high on…
The Future of Sea Salt Batteries is Scaling Up and Building Strategic Partnerships
The future of sea salt batteries is scaling up and building strategic partnerships! Batteries, like the Tesla wall, are pretty expensive, which limits their adoption. One reason for that expense is that current home batteries are based on lithium chemistry. Lithium batteries have a large…
Climate Bond – Prop 4 – Vote on Climate
Climate Bond – Prop 4 – Vote on Climate on November 5th. Proposition 4 tackles our most urgent climate needs today, before the damage becomes too costly. It makes urgent investments to prevent devastating wildfires, provide clean, safe drinking water and boost water supplies, and…
Extreme Heat Resources and Local Cooling Centers
Extreme heat has arrived and with that, wildfire season. Be sure to look after yourself and those around you with resources from Cool Davis, Yolo County OES, 211 Sacramento, Heat Ready California and Listos California. In recent news The Climate Center shared how California is…
Public Comment Period Still Open for Yolo County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Public Comment Portal www.YoloCounty.org/DraftCAAP
Cool Climate Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies feature an easy homemade, inexpensive, planet-friendly egg substitute made with similar ingredients as the product “Just Egg” but you can make multiples on demand for a small fraction of the price. These “eggs” stay good in the refrigerator for a week. “Egg” Substitute…
June DEVA Meeting: EV Market Update and Workforce Development
On Wednesday, June 12t, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) met online. Topics covered included whether one should consider an electric vehicle (EV) or charger first, new EV models, an EV market update, and an EV workforce development update. You can find the June meeting…
Bills in the Legislature: Act Now on Pension Divestment and Rooftop Solar Access
There are many important climate related initiatives making their final way through the State Assembly and Senate. But some of the best have fallen to the wayside. Below are some remaining initiatives to take action on this month and updates on others. SB 252 Bill…
Share Your Vision: Join the Yolo County CAAP Conversation
Dec 8th 4 to 7pm Odd Fellows Lodge 415 2nd St. Davis
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