Per Capita Davis: Statistics show we’re using sun’s energy
This column by John Mott-Smith, a member of Cool Davis Initiative, is regularly published in the Davis Enterprise and is cross-posted here. How are we doing? Environment California recently released a report on the state of photovoltaic solar energy systems in California cities. The report…
Energy saving advice
Do you want to reduce energy and save money? Want to know what incentives and rebates exist to help you make the shift? The Yolo County Library in partnership with Yolo Energy Watch, Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Energy Upgrade California will be hosting…
Per Capita Davis: Water conservation saves money
Cross posted from Davis Enterprise. My last column made the point that energy and water are inextricably linked, and efforts to reduce water consumption also reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas production. This is a follow-up to that column. The city-sponsored community forum I talked…
Conserve water, save energy
John Mott-Smith is a member of the Cool Davis Initiative Core Group and writes a fortnightly column on environmental issues for the Davis Enterprise that we will feature here. With all the talk and controversy over proposed water rate increases, I expected more of a…
UC Davis team mapping paths to citywide net zero
Cross-posted from Davis Enterprise. UC Davis researchers are plotting how the city of Davis might use the lessons of West Village to reach its goal of net zero energy consumption by 2050. The report will lay out what technology, funding and programs it might use…
Day 4: Save $$$ energetically!
These are tips from Low Impact Week, which was held in February 2011 but can be done anytime! When it comes to energy, the first step before building new power plants or adding solar panels is always conservation. Today, we invite you to use less…
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Davis’ first ever Zombie Bike Parade & Picnic is this Sunday, October 20th, in Central park. Registration starts at 10am and the bike parade starts at 11:30am. Don’t want to ride, that’s ok, come out and enjoy the festivities which will include, food trucks, dessert and coffee vendors, live music, the Davis Craft & Vintage Fair, makeup artists, a green screen photo booth, costume and bike decorating contests and a big surprise at the end of the parade! The Bike Campaign and Bike Garage Davis Odd Fellows Davis City
Join the Zombie Bike Parade: It's a No Brainer! - Cool Davis
Join upwards of 500 participants in Davis’ first ever Zombie Bike Parade & Picnic on October 20th in Central park. Registration starts at 10am and the bike parade starts at 11:30am. Don’t want to ...11 hours ago
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It was great to see our latest Tuleyome Tale on fungi, written by our on-staff Certified California Naturalist Mary K. Hanson, appear online with the Lake County Record-Bee newspaper. https://t.co/Mp3sY7YLi3 #CalNat
