April DEVA Meeting: Yolo Commute & SPIN
On Wednesday, April 9th, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) met at the Davis Food Co-op! Yolo Commute gave a presentation on their incentives and programs, SPIN gave a presentation on their services, operations, and test rides, and Ken’s Bike & Ski displayed e-bikes for…
Yolo Energy Partnership Launch
Help Promote Free Energy-Saving Programs for Yolo Residents! Yolo County has launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP)—a set of free programs to help residents in unincorporated areas save money and make their homes more energy efficient. Eligible residents can: Receive a free Home Energy Score…
Our Power Our Planet : Earth Month Goings On 2025
Earth Month Goings On April 2024
Climate Ready Neighborhoods – Are we ready?
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Cool Davis Neighborhood activities have been plentiful over the years. For the past 15 years, Cool Davis has brought programs to different neighborhoods, worked with neighborhood partners, and promoted various aspects of sustainable living at neighborhood level. Since the beginning of our…
Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th!
Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th! Join Cool Davis, Tree Davis, and the City of Davis for the annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 5th, from 9am-1pm! This exciting and free event will be hosted at Robert Arneson Park (2800 Moore Blvd, Davis CA). There…
Sustainability is a Personal Journey – Vishal Mehta
Sustainability is a many-splendored thing There are many ways to act locally on climate and protect our planet. I split my time living in Davis, in Bangalore, and yes, even a small orchard in rural southern India – where I hope to work on understanding…
EVs and More at the Davis Food Coop April 9th!
Davis Food Co-Op April 9 from 6pm-8pm
Every Litter Bit Hurts – Davis Picks It Up
Every Litter Bit Hurts By Cathie Bullis – Davis Picks It Up (DPIU) co-founder and 31-year Davis resident In 2022 toward the end of the Pandemic when we were able to get out and about, I noticed an abundance of litter and trash lying in…
ROUND UP COOL DOWN!
April 1-30th
California’s E-Bike Incentive Program Relaunches in April
Updated: April 11, 2025; 2:04 PM California’s E-Bike Incentive Program is rolling out its second application window this April 29, 2025 at 6 pm, giving residents the opportunity to score financial assistance on an e-bike. You may be eligible for up to $2,000 in vouchers; helping…
From Meaning to Action! KSR to MLK — Meeting the Moment Together
From Meaning to Action — KSR to MLK — Meeting the Moment Together. On behalf of the Board, Staff and volunteers of Cool Davis – I wish you a meaning-filled and action-packed New Year. As January has unfolded, I am so grateful to live in…
Introducing Strong Towns Davis
Mitchell Marubayashi & Gabriel Ehrlich, Local Strong Towns Davis conversation co-organizers.
Veganuary & Beyond; COOL Cuisine Plans for 2025
Many local folks joined in actions for Veganuary & beyond as we all entered the New Year! Cool Cuisine plans for 2025 Planet Friendly Feasts and other fun are underway! Veganuary encourages people worldwide to try being vegan for the month of January. Since 2014…
Valley Clean Energy – Rate Relief & Programs Supporting Customers in 2025
Valley Clean Energy’s (VCE) rate relief and programs supporting customers are very encouraging! The latest news about progress to renewable goals in 2024, and the actions by the VCE board in December point to a strong start to 2025! In 2025, VCE has a number…
Insights from Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar
The Cool Davis Make a Plan Workshop Webinar on December 14th revealed numerous insights when Cool Davis hosted its latest webinar workshop as part of our Make a Plan Home Energy program. The Make A Plan program is designed to help homeowners transition to energy-efficient…
A Local Climate Justice Revival is A Successful Model for Community Dialogue on Climate Crisis Impacts
A Local Climate Justice Revival is A Successful Model for Community Dialogue on Climate Crisis Impacts On September 28-29, the congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis (UUCD) engaged in its denomination’s first ever Climate Justice Revival, “Reimagine Together: From An Extractive Age To…
Volunteer With Us!
Calling all Volunteers! As we move forward, many of us are thinking about how we want to make 2025 a year of growth, impact, and meaningful change. For some, this may mean reaching personal milestones or embarking on a new adventure. For others, it’s about…
Communication & connection are essential to local climate action!
Communication and connection are essential to local climate action! As the President of the Board of Cool Davis, I am proud to stand with you, our friends in the neighborhoods and communities within Davis and Yolo County. You are the households making change and the…
Climate Action and Energy Efficiency: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been!
Climate Action and Energy Efficiency: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been! I’ve been working in the energy efficiency field for almost 40 years. Over that time, I’ve written countless reports, journal articles, standards, and codes…and I think I’ve been pretty successful. But as I’m…
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