The Green New Deal: Q&A with UC Davis Policy Institute Experts
Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two part article. Read Part II here. The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA,…
EV&Me: Eric Wilson and His 2014 Tesla and 2018 Bolt
The Owner/Driver Name: Eric WilsonOccupation: Director of Sustainability and STEAM InitiativesLocation: Thousand Oaks, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Tesla Model S and 2018 Chevrolet BoltType: Both fully electricRange: 208–262 miles (Model S, depending on battery size); 238 miles (Bolt)MPGe: 89–95 (Model S, depending on battery size; 119 (Bolt)MSRP: $69,900–$119,000 (Model S, depending on specifications);…
2019 COOL Cuisine Burger Battle Awards
COOL Cuisine is a coalition of individuals and organizations seeking more plant-based, planet-friendly, and health conscious dining and shopping options in Davis, California and the surrounding region through outreach, restaurant meetups, and special events. Our members vote with their wallets! COOL Cuisine is a Cool…
May Is Bike Month Events in Davis
Month of May 2019 (and a bit beyond)
Earth Day Events 2019
Beecharmers Earth Day Festival Saturday April 13 11am to 2pm Alhambra (PASSED) The Beecharmers is partnering with the Urban Village Community at Alhambra Mace Ranch, located at the Alhambra at Mace Ranch Apartments, 4500 Alhambra Dr, Davis, for a FREE afternoon of fun including music,…
Sperling to Speak on the 3 Transportation Revolutions at Davis Library
Join the Sierra Club for a potluck and presentation by Dr. Dan Sperling of UC Davis on “The 3 Transportation Revolutions and What it Means for our Future” Thursday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Blanchard Room at the Yolo County Library,…
Tim Stevens and His 2017 Honda Clarity
The Owner/Driver Name: Tim Stevens Occupation: Retired (previously an environmental scientist with the State of California) Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Type: Fully electric (uses a hydrogen fuel cell to generate electricity) Range: 366 miles MPGe: 68 MSRP: The Honda Clarity FCV is primarily…
Phoenix Chong and Her 2011 Nissan Leaf
The Owner/Driver Name: Phoenix Chong Occupation: Retired attorney Location: Oakland/San Francisco, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2011 Nissan Leaf Type: Fully electric Range: 84 miles MPGe: 99 MSRP*: $32,780 Time owned: 7+ years *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you…
Cool Davis Intern Graduates to UC Davis Med and Caltrans
A short but inspiring and heartfelt message from our longest-running and very successful intern, Tarah Brady (CONGRATULATIONS!): Hello my Cool Davis Community! I hope you are all well. Just checking in. I bumped into (Cool Davis volunteer) Yvonne Hunter at the grocery store a few…
Jered Sneesby and his 2014 BMW i3 REx
The Owner/Driver Name: Jered Sneesby Occupation: Civil engineer Location: Sacramento, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 BMW i3 REx (with range extender) Type: The BMW i3 is available as a fully battery-electric vehicle, but adding the range-extending gasoline engine (as my car has) makes it a plug-in hybrid. The REx…
Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen: 2018 Nissan Leaf
The Owner/Driver Name: Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen Occupation: Researcher Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Nissan Leaf Type: All-electric Range: 151 miles MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,900 Time owned: 0.5 years *When new, at time of model release The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you decide…
Mollie D’Agostino and her 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
The Owner/Driver Name: Mollie D’Agostino Occupation: Policy Director, 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 26 miles (battery only); 560 (battery + gas) MPGe: 105 MSRP*: $27,900 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…
Arboretum Native Plant Sales Fall 2018
Saturday September 29 from 9am to 1pm (first two hours members only)
Kindness: An unsung climate change tool
When you think of climate change and community resilience, visions of seawalls, renewable energy projects and other physical things may come to mind. But there’s another powerful tool that anyone of any age at any time can act upon to help their community weather the…
Ying Wu and family and their 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The Owner/Driver Name: Ying Wu Occupation: Health-related Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 33 miles (battery only); 570 (battery + gas) MPGe: 84 MSRP*: $41,995–$44,995 Time owned: 1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…
Suresh Ram and his 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
The Owner/Driver Name: Suresh Ram Occupation: Program Manager Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Type: All-electric Range: 238 miles MPGe: 119 MSRP*: $36,620–$40,905 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made you decide to go…
Diana Lucas and her 2014 Ford CMax Energi
The Owner/Driver Name: Diana K.I. Lucas Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Ford CMax Energi Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 20 miles (battery only); 550 (battery + gas) MPGe: 88 MSRP*: $31,635 Time owned: 3.5 years *When new, at time of model release….
Alf Brandt in his 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
The Owner/Driver Name: Alf W. Brandt Occupation: Attorney in the California State Legislature Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Type: All-electric Range: 62 MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,125–$31,125 Time owned: 5+ years *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made…
Scott Shepard and his 2014 Smart Fortwo Passion
The Owner/Driver Name: Scott Shepard Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Smart Fortwo Passion Type: All-electric Range: 68 miles MPGe: 107 MSRP*: $28,000 Time owned: 3 months *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you decide what…
Regional report: Climate change threats, solutions for Sacramento Valley
Over the next few decades, climate change is expected to make the Sacramento region hotter, drier and increasingly prone to extremes like megadroughts, flooding and large wildfires. This is expected to strain the region’s infrastructure for water and energy transmission, agricultural systems, plants and wildlife,…
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Davis neighbors this is a super opportunity! Learn about improving personal and community resiliency! Sep 26 · Driving on Sunshine: Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicles - Nextdoor https://nextdoor.com/events/3712922?init_source=twitter_share
In 2010, Davis became first city in CA to commit to carbon neutrality. We can proudly say that we have joined together with hundreds of volunteers to assist thousands of residents to to achieve that goal. Celebrate, then make a plan for your next steps. http://www.cooldavis.org/cool-solutions
Driving on Sunshine plans sparking! 2 local webinars, at least 12 home video tours, and scores of national-level FREE opportunities. Incentives for solar, batteries, and used and new electric vehicles still substantial! @DavisCity @VCleanEnergy @sacev
Driving on Sunshine Week: Program and Resources - Cool Davis
Driving on Sunshine Program and Videos Sept 26th - Oct 4th, 2020 ONLINE and FREE
www.cooldavis.org
By the 2040 to 2070 period, the Sacramento Region will experience as many as 24 to 35 extreme heat days per year, up from 3-4 days historically. We are already seeing record heat waves this year. @cap_climate UHI mitigation report shares solutions: https://bit.ly/31U1jb4
Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on:
-Infants & children
-Ppl aged 65 or older
-Ppl who have a mental illness
-Ppl who are physically ill, especially w/heart disease or ⬆️ blood pressure
