Cool Davis Board
The Cool Davis Board of Directors sets strategic direction and generates resources to support Cool Davis staff and volunteers in their work in the community
The Cool Davis Board of Directors meets monthly, with up to 15 members and 4 active committees: governance, operations, programs, and community relations.
Cool Davis Coalition
The Cool Davis Coalition is a network of 80 plus partner organizations and individuals committed to our mission. Members share resources and inspiration and mentor each other in greenhouse gas reduction actions. The Coalition organizes educational forums, advocates on climate issues, and put on the Cool Davis Festival, along with other collaborative projects. The Coalition convenes quarterly with a steering group meeting between those meetings.
The Coalition is the platform for several working groups including:
- Davis Futures Forum
- Resilient Embodied Action Davis-Yolo (READ-Y)
- Water Wise Davis
- Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice
- Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA)
Cool Davis Partners are community organizations and businesses committed to Cool Davis goals. They receive exposure and synergy with the Cool Davis mission and contribute funds, volunteers and other resources to the effort. Partners are automatically members of the Coalition and may participate in any of its activities. For more information, see our Partners page.
Cool Davis Teams
- Administrative Team guides the activities of Cool Davis and oversees operations and is led by an Executive Director, and other professionals and volunteers who assist with committees and other functions.
- Campaign Team is led by Campaign Managers and Field Coordinators who are responsible for community outreach for our Cool Homes campaigns.
- Communications Team is led by a Communications Manager who engages volunteer writers, graphic designers, photographers, editors, and other talented individuals from our community in spreading the word about climate solutions and the Cool Davis mission.
Cool Davis works thanks to the extraordinary efforts and commitment of so many individuals and organizations in our community. We could always use more support, so please consider volunteering your time.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS AND PROFILES
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home
What to Check Before Electrifying Your Home? How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient and All-Electric: Insights from Cool Davis’ Advising Session Thinking about upgrading your home to save energy and go all-electric? You’re not alone. On December 17th, Cool Davis hosted an online Home…
Free Home Energy Scores for Davis Homeowners!
City of Davis and Cool Davis Launch Free Home Energy Score Pilot Program The City of Davis, in partnership with Cool Davis, is excited to announce the launch of the Home Energy Score Pilot Program, a new initiative offering 50 Davis households a free Home…
EVs@ThePavilion and Transportation Fair 2025 – Electric Enthusiasm
RIDING COOL – Community Connection at the Pavilion RIDE COOL – EVs@thePavilion and Transportation Fair was an important day for Cool Davis; the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) and Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association (SacEV), worked together to make the Pavilion a gathering place for EV owners, prospective…
Explore EVs@thePavilion & Transportation Fair – Sunday, Sept 28
Thinking about going electric? Curious what it’s really like to drive an EV or ride an e-bike? Come see for yourself at this year’s EVs@thePavilion + Transportation Fair, happening Sunday, September 28th from 11:00am to 2:30pm at Central Park Pavilion in Downtown Davis! With a…
Fall into Action: Volunteer with Cool Davis This Season!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to get involved this Fall? Cool Davis has exciting volunteer opportunities lined up, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re passionate about sustainable transportation, clean energy, or community engagement, there’s a place for you at…
Cool Cuisine Returns: New Events + Co-op Cooking Classes
Cool Cuisine Returns: New Events + Co-op Cooking Classes Davis is full of opportunities for those looking to enjoy more plant-based meals—both out on the town and in your own kitchen. Two local efforts are leading the way: COOL Cuisine and the Davis Food Co-op’s…
EVs@thePavilion and Transportation Fair Return September 28th!
National Drive Electric Month This National Drive Electric Month, EVs@ThePavilion is back for 2025! Now is the time to get the electric vehicle you’ve been dreaming of! The Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA), Cool Davis, and SacEV invite you to participate in our FREE Ride…
Cool Davis Intern Spotlight: Annabelle
Annabelle, a Cool Davis intern and UC Davis Community and Regional Development major with a focus on organization and management, brings together her classroom learning and real-world experience in a thoughtful and grounded way. She’s spent years working in the service industry, currently at a…
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Conversation & Fun Raiser
Climate Ready Neighborhoods Conversation & Fun Raiser – Wednesday June 4th – 4 pm – 9 pm How prepared are we at household and neighborhood levels to manage the effects of climate impacts? As we see our buildings & tree canopy age and other aspects…
Cool Davis Intern Spotlight: Emma
Emma is a third-year UC Davis student majoring in Community and Regional Development, with a focus on environmental policy and planning, and Asian American Studies. Her interest in sustainability began in San Jose, where growing up near an airport made her aware of how environmental…
Earth Day Message from the Cool Davis Board
MEET THE MOMENT – TOGETHER WE ARE THE SOLUTION There is no escaping the avalanche of news as the federal government divests from decades of work on environmental response and climate policy. For a region like ours— which is already feeling the results of major…
Together We Are The Solution – Invest Today, Act for Tomorrow
Big Day of Giving is one of the biggest fundraising events of the year. It’s also a time to celebrate our partnerships and collaboration with other non-profits in our region. We hope you’ll go all out to support Cool Davis, our programs, Coalition activities, working…
Volunteer Spotlight: Trish Price
Volunteer Spotlight: Trish Price Trish’s Journey: From Bike Advocacy to Community Organizing As the community of Davis faces shifting dynamics in volunteerism, Trish Price, an inspiring super volunteer and advocate for sustainability, shares her experience with Cool Davis. As a part of our ongoing volunteer…
Our Power Our Planet : Earth Month Goings On 2025
Earth Month Goings On April 2024
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…
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…
Cool Davis is in the Community – Standing with You
Cool Davis is in the Community – Standing with You Its fall and Cool Davis is busy showing up! Cool Davis is in the community and standing with you! We are sharing the latest information on Cool Solutions so you can respond to climate impacts,…
Welcome to New Board Member Vishal Mehta
Vishal Mehta is an earth systems scientist who recently started his own small environmental consultancy in Davis. Previously, he was a Senior Scientist with the Stockholm Environment Institute’s Water Program. Vishal has worked on climate, land-use, conservation and water resources planning in more than a…
Earth Month Goings On 2024
Earth Month Goings On April 2024
Happy New Year! Thank you to all our donors, partners, and volunteers!
2023 has been an amazing year So many people have contributed to our success in returning our programs to the community and practicing with new hybrid tools to reach more and more people where they live! As we launch our new strategic vision and mission…
Cool Davis Thrilled to Join Yolo Commute; Your Organization Can, Too
Cool transportation solutions are available to any organization! Last month Cool Davis officially joined Yolo Commute, our local Transportation Management Association. Yolo Commute is dedicated to helping all kinds of organizations manage their transportation options for employees and members while reducing single occupancy vehicle use…