Get Home Electrification Tools and Support from the Switch Is On
The Switch Is On is a collaborative campaign founded in 2019 that supports home electrification by providing tools, support, and resources for Californians, including homeowners as well as contractors. The Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC)’s goal is to educate everyone about the importance of home electrification. What…
City Opens Downtown Plan Draft EIR Comment Period
The City of Davis announced that the comment period is now open for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Davis Downtown Specific Plan (Downtown Plan). While the State requires 45 days for the comment period the City is proactively extending the comment…
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. 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…
City Engages Community with Wastewater “Hunt”
Ever wonder what happens when the bathtub drains, the suds in the kitchen sink wash away or the toilet is flushed? In an effort to broaden the community’s understanding of the City’s wastewater system and infrastructure and its impact throughout the community, Davis residents will…
BlueBarrel helps battle back against drought
Although the drought remains dire and disheartening, it’s not a helpless situation. With BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems, one can harvest water — and hope — to help hydrate California’s future. Starting back in 2012, BlueBarrel was the brainchild of Davis native and DHS graduate Jesse…
Davis Picks It Up
As you’re walking or biking around Davis these days, keep an eye out for Davis Picks It Up volunteers. You’ll recognize them by their blue vests, big smiles, and colorful litter grabbers! Davis Picks It Up (DPIU) is a new, all-volunteer group that helps prevent…
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…
Local Businesses Help Customers Reduce Single-Use Plastic
By Dylan Ehlers and Dylan Jayalath Single-use plastics are plastic products that are used once, or for a very short amount of time, before being thrown away. These plastics are most seen in drinking bottles, food wrappers, plastic grocery bags, and straws, but they also…
Free Ice Cream Ride July 17 with The Bike Campaign
Sun, July 17th, 10am-2pm is time to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! 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,…
SCOTUS Ruling Limits Clean Air Regulations
Reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court June 30, 2022 ruling that limits the federal government’s authority to issue regulations to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA “No challenge poses a greater threat to our future than a changing climate. Every day,…
CHOC Energy: Free Decarbonization Services for Low-Income Residents
by José Tomás Díaz CHOC Energy offers free weatherization services through the PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties, and is planning to incorporate electrification into it’s offerings soon as well. Through CHOC, low-income residents can…
Divestment Bill Killed by Fossil-Fuel-Funded Assembly Member
The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill SB1173 introduced in the California Senate by Senator Lena Gonzalez of Long Beach made its way through three committees successfully. If passed, it would have required the two state pension funds, the California State Teachers Retirement Service (CalSTRS) and the…
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…
Tampon Shortage? Get a Menstrual Cup
“I need a pad right now,” is something you may have thought this month, beginning another cycle of contemplating what you will need in order to manage your period. I feel like I am often having to make a choice between my comfort, convenience, wellbeing,…
The Night Market
The sun has set over Central Park in Davis but the light still lingers. A woman on her bike rolls up to the fountain-that-never-was — next to the Solidarity Space — and unloads some boxes from her trailer, setting them on the level, counter-height, faux-stone…
Per Capita: One step forward, five steps backlash
Remembering isn’t really my strong suit, but I do recall points in the evolution of my thinking about the climate crisis. There was the beginning, when it seemed that if all us individuals changed our light bulbs and rode a bike that would take care…
Four Tips to Improve Your Next Climate Change Conversation
Do you care about climate change but don’t know how to bring that up with your friends, family, or colleagues? Climate change is already happening, and many of us have experienced its impacts on our daily life. Despite the growing scientific literature on this global…
Success on Big Day of Giving! You Are the Hope!
On the Big Day of Giving over 170 donors joined our match fund donors in reaching a total of over $36,000 in funds raised for Cool Davis programs. But they didn’t stop there and by the end of the weekend Cool Davis met its Big…
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…
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EVs@thePavilion Coming Sunday Sept 25 - Cool Davis
Sunday Sept 25 11am to 2pm Davis Central Park
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Cool Davis is at Davis Farmers Market today. Visit us in the Free Speech zone to get more info about EVS@thePavilion, Home Energy, and to take our #climatequiz Masks are always welcomed but NOT required especially outdoors, practice reasonable distances, Davis #NDEW2022 #davisca
