Minimalism: Hidden Secrets to Happiness
When was the last time you felt truly happy? Receiving a fancy birthday gift from a friend? Having a fun (and safe) party at your apartment? Buying a brand new gadget? All these, of course, are common sources of happiness. However, they tend to bring…
Cool Davis Does Loopzalooza 2022
May 1st 11am to 2pm Davis Bike Loop
Good Deeds and Mix96 Feature Cool Davis
This past March 4, Sheryl Stewart of Mix96 radio and host of the Good Deeds program interviewed folks at Cool Davis! Leslie Crenna, Communications and Household Engagement Campaign Manager, and Alana Gamage, Faciliator for the Community Networks project, engaged in a discussion with the Sheryl…
HackDavis to Code for Cool Davis
April 16-17 at the ARC
Electric Vehicle Fair at the United Methodist Church
Sunday April 24 Methodist Church
Elmwood Street Mural Needs Volunteers
Lend your people and paint power to the Elmwood neighbors! WHAT: ELMWOOD STREET MURAL WHEN: ALL DAY April 29 – May 1, 2022 WHY: Come join the Elwood neighborhood paint a colorful street mural that unites the community and celebrates nature! WHERE: Elmwood Dr in…
Cameron Bonnell Sustainability Story: Civic Action through Governance and Law
I grew up nestled between the rocky coastline and rolling hills of eastern Massachusetts. Summer days were spent wading in the Atlantic, while winter was a pilgrimage to the mountains of northern New England. Through each of these unique settings, I found a love and…
Fossil Free Future: Action Every Monday at Chase Bank
Mondays at 12pm at Chase Bank Downtown Davis
Yolo Federal Credit Union Grants $20,000 to Cool Davis
Tuesday March 29 9:00am Yolo FCU in Davis
The Nominations Are In! City of Davis Award Presentations Set for April 19 and 20
April 19 presentations at City Council meeting April 20 In-person outdoor award ceremony TBD
Building a Drought Adapted Community
Wed March 16 Online 4:30pm to 6:00pm
All-Electric Heat Pumps FAQs
By David Springer, Kristin Heinemeier, Bill Dakin, Nathan Breeding, and Dick Bourne, with contributions from Leslie Crenna The featured photo for this article is the work of Cool Davis volunteer Yvonne Hunter. Q. What is a heat pump? A. heat pump is a well-established and…
Goin’ All-In with an All-Electric Home
My wife Susan and I recently completed a transition to an all-electric home. Those old enough to remember the “Live Better Electrically” campaigns of the late 1950’s may think this is folly. The Westinghouse “total electric homes” promoted from that era promised a “home where…
Increasing Energy Bills Causing Concern in Our Community
Did your energy bill skyrocket last month? Energy bills have gone up and customers are noticing! If you want to understand what’s going on, the first step is to understand that most energy bills in our area reflect two energy sources: natural gas and electricity….
The Climate Review: Quotes and Inspiration (no. 2)
Welcome to the Cool Davis Climate Review, quotes and inspiration from a new-ish genre of books and videos … and more! Visit our Cool Solutions page for a list of climate documentaries in the Resources section at the bottom. Have a quote, summary, or link…
Turn off the Carbon Pump and Turn on the Heat Pump! Heat Pumps Explained in Basic Terms
Most homes in our area use natural gas for heating. When natural gas is burned in your furnace, it can be pretty efficient — up to about 95% efficient if you have an advanced system. But even the best natural gas heaters have some losses,…
Volunteer Orientation Set for March 8 at 5:30pm
Cool Davis is hosting an orientation for volunteers this coming Tuesday evening, March 8, at 5:30pm online via Zoom. Welcome New Volunteers! If you want to jump on board now during this exciting time of program re-evaluation and re-building, please sign up as a new…
Submit Nominations for Environmental Recognition Awards by March 21
Each year the City of Davis recognizes community contributions to Davis’ environmental quality of life in three categories: individual/group, a business, and non-profit organization, agency or school. Additionally, a special category, the Environmental Legacy Award, may be presented for sustainability efforts that have made a…
Free Online Davis-Based Grief Ritual
Dr. Florie Wild invites you Sweet Humans to join her this Saturday to: Release grief to bring joy and creativity Feel deeper support and belonging Live your purpose without fear or judgment Find greater peace and meaning Florie will be using storytelling, music, and experiential…
Jenny Zhong: Family Environmental Advocate, Educator, Translator
Since I was in elementary school, I have been recognized as the official environmental advocate in my family. I complained about my dad buying more soccer shoes than he needed; I suggested my mom put fewer skin-care products on her online shopping cart; and I…
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Rise and shine #davisca! Roll over to our annual electric vehicle extravaganza 11am Central Park Davis! Scores of EVs and their owners, electric trucks and motorcycles, #fordlightning #rivianr1t #ZeroDSRX #FordMustangMachE @VCleanEnergy #ebikes #NDEW2022
EVs@thePavilion Coming Sunday Sept 25 - Cool Davis
Sunday Sept 25 11am to 2pm Davis Central Park
www.cooldavis.org
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
