New Used EV Rebate Higher for Lower-Income Households
With spring blossoms peeking through, exciting incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) are now available, including a new rebate for up to $4,000 from PG&E for used EVs. Driving an EV is now more affordable with the new Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle Rebate program. An owner may…
Making a Plan to Replace Zinsco Electrical Panels
The Covell Commons Homeowner’s Association alerted resident members last year they would need to replace their Zinsco electrical panels by May 1, 2024, due to pressure from their insurance company because the panels are not considered safe. The Homeowner’s Association subsequently invited Cool Davis to…
Popular ‘Focus on Investing’ Event Yields Positive Results
Brittney Nial is a third year Communications major at UC Davis and one of our two interns for Fall 2023. In the winter of last year, she decided she wanted to volunteer for something that mattered to her and found Cool Davis. Brittney is grateful…
Portable Backup Batteries Power Essentials During Climate Change Driven Storms
By Michael Kluk and Leslie Crenna Portable, solar-powered batteries can provide a measure of safety and resilience in the event the power grid goes down and they’re a great way to avoid polluting, fossil-fuel powered generators. These batteries eliminate messy liquid fuel, relying instead on…
Atlantic Ocean Current May Collapse Soon
Maggie Maue is a fourth year Communications Major at UC Davis interning at Cool Davis, a lifelong dancer, and a Sacramento native. Maggie joined Cool Davis because she “wanted to go deeper and see what else I could do to help the environment. I think…
Extreme Climate Temps Reveal Inequities for Unhoused Pet Owners
Cecilia Ma Li is a Sacramento Valley College Corp Fellow with Cool Davis and a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Animal Biology. Cecilia is from San Francisco where she enjoys doing outdoor activities and exploring nature. She plans on pursuing a master’s or a PhD…
Nominations Sought for 2024 Environmental Awards
The City of Davis is now accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Environmental Recognition Awards with a deadline of March 20, 2024. Nominations will be reviewed by the City’s Natural Resources Commission. Those selected will then be recommended to the City Council for a ceremonial…
From Climate Anxiety to Climate Action
By Patricia M. Moore, M.A., re-published with permission, see original post on the 350 Sacramento website. Part 1: Understanding Climate Anxiety Climate anxiety is shaping the life experience of young people in the United States and around the world. In this three-part article, we will unpack…
Yolo County OES Seeks Public Input on Updated Emergency Operations Plan
(Woodland, CA) – The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services is inviting Yolo County residents to provide input on the Yolo County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to contribute to the establishment of an emergency management organization. The Emergency Operations Plan assigns functions and tasks in…
Opportunity in the Eye of the Storm: Global Climate Good and Bad News
This past year has been a quiet one for climate impacts locally. While California always experiences wildfires, they did not result in significant poor air quality in Yolo County. While we have received rain, it has come without high winds or heavy accumulation, so far….
Green Your Finances: Expert Panel to Focus on Investing
Wed Feb 21 6pm to 8pm Online
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…
CAAP Workshop: Exciting Night Steeped in Discussion, Concerns, and Appreciation
By Brittney Nial and Brandon Rueda County level climate emergency In 2020, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors declared a climate emergency in response to higher temperatures, more frequent wildfires, floods, and drought. They acknowledged that the COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated social and economic disparities…
Youth Art Contest for the Yolo County CAAP Awareness Calendar
Yolo County’s Sustainability Team needs your help to create our 2024 Back to School Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Awareness calendar! Applicants must be Yolo County residents and a student in grades K-12. Good news! The deadline has been extended! The competition closes January…
I-80 Freeway Widening: Teach In, Update, and Next Steps
The I-80 Teach-In hosted by Cool Davis working groups Davis Futures Forum and Yolo Mobility on Dec 7th was well attended in person and online with over 180 registered participants. The video of the event is now available on our @LiveCoolDavis YouTube channel. Next Steps…
Aggie House Promotes Resilience Among UC Davis Students
The unhoused are among the most vulnerable people in our community during an emergency. Unfortunately, many UC Davis students are currently experiencing housing insecurity. Thankfully, Aggie House, a transitional housing shelter for Davis students, helps to fill the need for shelter in our community. Despite…
Chat with the Chief: Are You Ready for Climate Emergencies?
Were you prepared for the storms last winter? Did you have a plan, an emergency kit, or communication plan? This past year has been a quiet one for local climate impacts, but they will return. Are you ready for the next power outage or localized…
Cool Davis Partner Meeting 2023: Reducing and Managing Building Energy and Community Transportation
The Cool Davis Annual Partner meeting was held Monday, December 4th from 5pm to 7pm at the US Bicycle Hall of Fame. Representatives from local businesses and organizations shared their wisdom and experience in making change. Over 30 people attended to learn about solutions and…
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…
Your Bank Account Could Be the Biggest Part of Your Carbon Footprint
“If you put your money into a bank account, it doesn’t just sit there. It helps the bank lend money out to someone else.” Depending on who that someone is, “Your bank account could be the biggest part of your carbon footprint,” says Cathy Becker,…
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