Cool Davis Home Energy Workshop & Electric Home Tours – Nov 1st
The next Cool Davis Home Energy Workshop & Electric Home Tours are here! Ready to make a plan for your home’s energy future? Cool Davis is hosting a free Make a Plan Home Energy Workshop at Muir Commons on Sunday, November 1, followed by Electric…
Got Solar? Plug In Solar/Balcony Solar is waiting for the Governor’s signature!
Last week, the California legislature passed SB 868, legalizing “balcony solar”, which are small, portable panel kits that plug into any outlet with no rewiring or costly installation required. The bill is now waiting for the Governor’s signature. It offers solar to renters and anyone…
Home Energy Score California Now Available in Yolo County
Starting July 1, Yolo County residents can access Home Energy Score California, a statewide program that helps homeowners understand their home’s energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and plan cost-effective home energy upgrades. The launch marks an important milestone for homeowners in Davis and throughout Yolo…
Strong Turnout for Home Energy Workshop and Home Tours
Community Members Turn Out for Home Energy Planning More than 40 residents attended Cool Davis’ Make a Plan Workshop and Home Energy Score presentation on May 17 at the Davis Senior Center, with many continuing on to Electric Home Tours showcasing real examples of home…
Cool Davis Home Energy Workshop & Electric Home Tours – May 17
Power Up Your Home: Free Workshop & Electric Home Tours in Davis Cool Davis will host a free Make a Plan / Home Energy Score Workshop followed by Electric Home Tours on Sunday, May 17, giving residents a clear, hands-on path to improve home efficiency,…
Solar Rights — Key Legislation Moving in Sacramento
Two key bills affecting household access to solar are moving through the legislature. Organizations and individuals interested in supporting solar rights are encouraged to sign on to support and advocate for two bills promoted by CA Solar Coalition. AB 2389 — Monday March 30th: Deadline…
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home? How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient and All-Electric: Insights from Cool Davis’ Advising Session Thinking about upgrading your home to save energy and go all-electric? You’re not alone. On December 17th, Cool Davis hosted an online Home…
Free Home Energy Scores for Davis Homeowners!
City of Davis and Cool Davis Launch Free Home Energy Score Pilot Program The City of Davis, in partnership with Cool Davis, is excited to announce the launch of the Home Energy Score Pilot Program, a new initiative offering 50 Davis households a free Home…
Home Electrification In the Neighborhood – November 8th 2-4 pm
November 8th from 2-4 pm homeowners who are reducing their energy use and moving forward on removing fossil fuels from their homes and are exhibiting home electrification in the neighborhood! REGISTER NOW! Homeowners, energy advisors and local contractors will be on site at four locations…
Federal Energy Tax Credits Expire 2025: CA Incentives Still Available
A Guide to Clean Energy Incentives Before Key Deadlines As of July 2025, many clean energy Federal incentives that have helped Americans cut home energy bills, electrify transportation, and develop renewable power are expiring or changing under new federal legislation signed earlier this month. However,…
Don’t Miss Out: Federal Home Energy Incentives Expire Soon!
Don’t Miss Out: Federal Home Energy Incentives Expire Soon! Plan Now. Save Big. Go Electric: A Guide to Clean Energy Federal Tax Credits Before Key Deadlines As of July 2025, many clean energy Federal incentives that have helped Americans cut home energy bills, electrify transportation,…
Annual Partner Meeting: Strengthen & Respond!
Dec 4th 5-7pm US Bicycle Hall of Fame
Wolk Speaks Out to Defend Solar for Renters, Schools, and Farms
From SolarRights.org: Save Solar for Renters, Schools, and Farmers: Over the past month, state legislators have released two letters opposing the CPUC’s proposal to gut rooftop solar for multifamily homes, schools and farms. The letter is on the heels of significant opposition from affordable housing developers, tenants…
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…
CALSSA and GRID Alternatives Statements on CPUC’s Vote to Slash Solar Net Metering
“The changes to net metering approved by the CPUC are a step backwards when we really need to be moving forward with solar and battery storage. It is a dark day in California when the utility regulators try to block out the sun.” Sacramento, CA—The…
CPUC Slashes Rooftop Solar wth NEM 3.0 Decision
A messasge from Dave Rosenfeld, Executive Director of the Solar Rights Alliance: On December 15, 2022, the CA Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 5-0 to effectively put solar out of reach for the millions of households, churches, schools and businesses that don’t have solar yet….
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…
City Celebrates Community Solar Achievement, Proposes More Renewables
Peregrine School April 20 2022
Proposed Decision Threatens Rooftop Solar in California
Updates: Protests are planned for the January 13th 2022 to coincide with the next voting meeting of the CPUC (agenda link). Save Our Solar Jobs Rally information (San Francisco and LA): https://calssa.org/calendar/2022/1/13/save-our-solar-jobs-rally See the Save California Solar website for more information: https://www.savecaliforniasolar.org/. More information can…
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