Electric Vehicle Incentives: VCE Infographic Lays out the Roadmap
Valley Clean Energy plans to open up its electric vehicle rebate program in mid-September this year. Â If you receive electricity services from VCE and qualified for a rebate from CVRP, you might be eligible to receive an additional $2,000 or up to $4,000 if you…
City of Davis Allocates $250K for Reimagine Russell Project
The City of Davis announced the first phase of the Reimagine Russell project with an allocation in the 2022-23 budget for $250,000 to fund a preliminary design a roundabout at the junction of Russell Boulevard and Arlington Road. This is just the first step in…
Reducing the Price of EV Charging with a Splitter: There’s No Place Like Home
One of the biggest concerns for those thinking of buying an electric vehicle is charging. For most, the most convenient place to charge is right at home. But the requirements for installing a home EV charger can seem daunting and expensive. Questions include: Do I…
Free Ice Cream Ride July 17 with The Bike Campaign
Sun, July 17th, 10am-2pm is time to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Â The Bike Campaign invites everyone to ride the entire Davis Bike Loop (12 mi). Start anywhere on the Davis Bike Loop, and join hundreds of happy bike riders. Bring your friends and family,…
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…
Electric Vehicle Fair Followed Sunday Services at Methodist Church
The Davis United Methodist Church sponsored an Electric Vehicle Fair April 24th coinciding with other Drive Electric Earth Day activities. The event was co-sponsored with assistance from Cool Davis and the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA). Sixty-three “EV” curious participants examined 11 battery electric and…
Renewed Rebates, Utility Assistance, and No-Cost Income-Eligible Solar
Updates and standbys from our Incentives and Assistance page Utility Bill Assistance Programs CARE and FERA are discount programs that help eligible customers pay their energy bills. Over 1.4 million customers receive a bill discount through these two programs. Complete an online CARE/FERA enrollment form…
A 21st Century Wagon Trail along the Super Charger Highway
by Julie Haney and Bill Dakin Watch the video presentation of this article at the LiveCoolDavis channel on YouTube (coming soon) Why take a Tesla road trip to Maine? After a year of Covid captivity we needed to go on an adventure. Our good friend…
May Is Bike Month!
May all month long 2022
Bicycle Film Festival to Benefit SABA
May 8 thru May 31
April Electric Vehicle Association Meeting Online
April 13 6pm online
Cool Davis Does Loopzalooza 2022
May 1st 11am to 2pm Davis Bike Loop
Electric Vehicle Fair at the United Methodist Church
Sunday April 24 Methodist Church
Long-time Cool Davis Volunteer Johan Verink Makes National News
In his unrelenting quest to ask difficult questions and convey the urgency of this moment, Johan Verink, longtime Cool Davis volunteer photographer — who hopes to capture the photo that changes the course of climate change — called CNN recently and asked this simple question:…
New Bike Registry Allows Police to Return Stolen Bikes
The holidays are here and ’tis the season for buying someone you love a new bicycle. But before you wrap that bicycle in a bow, help fight bike theft and register the bicycle in the new City Bike Index system. The city of Davis is…
DEVA Gathering Features eBikes and Hydrogen-Fueled Cars
The Davis EV Association meeting last week included some great presentations, including information on what it’s like to drive a hydrogen-fueled EV, and how to choose the right electric bike. If you missed the meeting, you can view a recording on the @LiveCoolDavis YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Io7J33-UG_A….
Daily Choices DO Make a Difference
The average person’s daily choices can still make a big difference in fighting climate change – and getting governments and utilities to tackle it, too Tom Ptak, Texas State University The average American’s everyday interactions with energy sources are limited. They range from turning appliances on…
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…
Four Sac Area Transportation Projects Prioritized on “Megaregion Dozen” List
16-county Megaregion Working Group agrees on 12 priority transportation investments October 21, 2021: At its last meeting of the year, the Northern California Megaregion Working Group approved the “Megaregion Dozen,” a list of 12 transportation projects that connect the San Francisco Bay Area to the…
Join the Zombie Bike Parade on the Bike Loop this Halloween
Sunday, October 31st between 12pm–3pm, join the Davis Zombie Bike Parade on the Davis Bike Loop! The Bike Campaign has partnered with Bike City Theatre Company and their team of sketch writers, directors and actors to provide an unforgettable experience! Join for fun, laughs, photo ops,…
FACEBOOK FEED
#mayisbikemonth may be over but these #loopalooza photos are still fresh! Davis City Bike Davis The Bike Campaign and Bike Garage Davis Bike Club Bike Davis Kids Davis Bike Collective Bike Party Davis ... See MoreSee Less
Cool Davis is hoping all our friends living in Rancho Yolo remain well! This is a reminder of our fragile grid and the need to look after each other during heat emergencies. Hurray that the City of Davis City now has Social Services staff to join City of Davis Fire Department to assist when a vulnerable neighborhood's power goes down.
For other down neighborhoods - remember to check on your neighbors! If your power is still on consider ways to reduce your energy use pre-cool , cover windows, delay appliance use, double up with neighbors in a cool location - cooling center (see City post for cooling center info), movie theater etc to reduce loads. After the emergency, move forward on your plans for how you will reduce and manage energy use in the future. We have to stand together to adapt to new climate challenges. Cool Davis and our many partners are here to help.
... See MoreSee Less
TWITTER FEED
Don't freak out, there's still time! Please give to help us meet our goal by midnight! #yoloca #bdog2024 #givebig2024 #nightowls https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/cooldavis
Thank you for helping us fly free with your evening donations (not easy in the dark ;) #yoloca #bdog2024 #givebig2024 https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/cooldavis
Yolo we are so close to our Big Day of Giving goal! Thank you for being on the move and helping us make a much needed $40,000 by midnight tonight! #yoloca #bdog2024 #givebig2024 @yolocommunityfdn https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/cooldavis
There's no masking your generosity! Reveal your true colors and support us today for Big Day of Giving! #yoloca! #bdog2024 #givebig2024 #mayisbikemonth https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/cooldavis
We see you midday blue jays (planting those #generosity acorns in our yard)! There's still time to help us grow a beautiful garden together. #bdog2024 #givebig2024 #mayisbikemonth https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/cooldavis