Climate Ready Neighborhoods – Are we ready?
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Cool Davis Neighborhood activities have been plentiful over the years. For the past 15 years, Cool Davis has brought programs to different neighborhoods, worked with neighborhood partners, and promoted various aspects of sustainable living at neighborhood level. Since the beginning of our…
Insights from Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar
The Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar on December 14th revealed numerous insights when Cool Davis hosted its latest webinar workshop as part of our Make a Plan Home Energy program. The Make A Plan program is designed to help homeowners transition to energy-efficient…
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…
New HEEHRA Rebates Available for Contractors and Customers!
New HEEHRA Rebates Available for Contractors and Customers! Contractors enrolled in TECH Clean California—and those new to the initiative—can become certified to offer single-family Home Energy Efficiency and Health Rebate (HEEHRA) rebates. This new opportunity means that both customers and contractors can access additional savings…
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 Davis is in the Community – Standing with You
Cool Davis is in the Community – Standing with You Its fall and Cool Davis is busy showing up! Cool Davis is in the community and standing with you! We are sharing the latest information on Cool Solutions so you can respond to climate impacts,…
Yolo Earth Day Celebrate and Share Event at the Library
Saturday April 13 10am to 12:30pm at Yolo County Stephens Branch Library in Davis
Yolo Earth Day Pledgers Make Good Progress, Not Finished Yet
Jessie pledged to … Encourage 1x month at least 1 person to ride a bike, bus, or walk Reduce air travel emissions Pre-cool my home during summer to avoid peak usage and rates Eat a meatless meal 3x per week Connect with community members about…
New Used EV Rebate Higher for Lower-Income Households
With spring blossoms peeking through, exciting incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) are now available, including a new rebate for up to $4,000 from PG&E for used EVs. Driving an EV is now more affordable with the new Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate program. An owner may…
Making a Plan to Replace Zinsco Electrical Panels
The Covell Commons Homeowner’s Association alerted resident members last year they would need to replace their Zinsco electrical panels by May 1, 2024, due to pressure from their insurance company because the panels are not considered safe. The Homeowner’s Association subsequently invited Cool Davis to…
Communications Interns Digging Deep with Cool Davis
 Note: Cool Davis Communications interns Brittney Nial and Maggie Maue interviewed and wrote about each other for this article of introduction, which is coming long after they began volunteering. See the quite interesting results below. From facilitating discussions to gathering feedback from workshop-goers, Maggie and…
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…
Yolo Earth Day Pledgers “Feel Better” with “Good Vibes”
Share Gatherings Wed Sept 27 & Oct 25 at 6:30pm Zoom
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Has Astounding Impacts
It has been one year since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed. According to Electrify Now based in Portland, Oregon, this act “has been making an immediate impact by creating surprising growth in domestic green energy manufacturing.” A new report from American Clean Power lists…
Plan for Smart Energy Use this Summer and Beyond
Keep Your Cool! Remember those 106°F days just before the 4th of July? Did you know that July 3 set a record for the hottest day worldwide, and that record was broken on July 4? Summertime is here, and even more record breaking temps are…
Only Three More Weeks to Pledge! Q&A and Share Sessions Announced
Q&A and Share Session Wednesday July 12 4:30pm Online
Kidz Pledge Debuts at Girl Scout Climate Action Day
The Davis Girl Scouts Climate Action Day event Saturday, May 20, 2023, was an opportunity for young girls to earn a climate badge by doing activities in three different categories: explore climate science, connect with your community, and share hope. After watching an exciting science…
Pledge Launch Fun and Poetry: Photos and Videos from Earth Weekend
The inaugural Earth Day Pledge Challenge launched this past April 22nd and 23rd with a promo tour and pledging session after our April Climate Movie Circle. Our promo tour stops: Farmer’s Market Cool Davis booth Yolo County Central Landfill Earth Day event and 50% sale…
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