What’s New
There’s a lot going on in California’s utility industry these days. Here are some of the recent happenings you might find interesting.
Valley Clean Energy Achieves $35 Million in Power Cost Savings Over the Next 10 Years
VCE joins other Community Choice Aggregators in issuing over $18 Billion in Clean Energy Bonds through the California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA), saving California Electricity Customers over $100 Million Dollars Annually Yolo County, CALIF., – Valley Clean Energy (VCE) is pleased to announce that over the next 10 years, it will save $35 million Read More >>
New VCE Discounts Will Save Yolo County Customers $6.25M on Electricity in 2025
The California Energy Commission just approved a $2.5M program to help California farmers install charging stations for tractors and other on-farm vehicles. Initially launching in Yolo County, the program will allow the tractors to charge bidirectionally and sell electricity back to the grid through Valley Clean Energy.
New Hourly Flex Pricing pilot program can help VCE customers control energy costs
The California Energy Commission just approved a $2.5M program to help California farmers install charging stations for tractors and other on-farm vehicles. Initially launching in Yolo County, the program will allow the tractors to charge bidirectionally and sell electricity back to the grid through Valley Clean Energy.
VCE’s Free Energy Advisor Service Makes it Easier to Go Electric
The California Energy Commission just approved a $2.5M program to help California farmers install charging stations for tractors and other on-farm vehicles. Initially launching in Yolo County, the program will allow the tractors to charge bidirectionally and sell electricity back to the grid through Valley Clean Energy.
New, Innovative Program will Help Yolo County Farmers Install Charging Infrastructure for Electric Tractors
The California Energy Commission just approved a $2.5M program to help California farmers install charging stations for tractors and other on-farm vehicles. Initially launching in Yolo County, the program will allow the tractors to charge bidirectionally and sell electricity back to the grid through Valley Clean Energy.
Valley Clean Energy Announces new rate discounts for customers
February 26, 2024
In 2024, over 125,000 Valley Clean Energy (VCE) customers in Woodland, Winters, Davis, and unincorporated Yolo County will receive $1.6 million in rate relief.
Valley Clean Energy and The City of Winters Celebrate New EV Charger Installation on December 12th
November 27, 2023
'Electrify Yolo' marks additional progress with EV charging installations completed in Davis, Winters, Woodland, and Yolo County.
Community Members Unite to Take Action on California Clean Air Day
October 4, 2023
While California Clean Air Day is just five years old, its purpose should be as well-known as its 53-year-old ubiquitous counterpart, Earth Day.
Valley Clean Energy’s Board commits to goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 as it celebrates 5 years of service.
September 20, 2023
VCE makes a tremendous impact for climate and customers in Yolo County during its first five years of operations.
Congressman Thompson will be joining Valley Clean Energy at Saturday’s Customer Appreciation Event.
June 8, 2023
VCE is celebrating five years of electric generation service with a free community event in Davis, CA.
Valley Clean Energy Receives Award for AgFIT Pilot Program
May 30, 2023
VCE wins statewide Community Impact Award from the California Community Choice Association for innovative agricultural pilot program.
California Community Power Initiates Request for Information Regarding Developing Wind Energy off California Coast
April 28, 2023
CC Power’s nine members will gain information and may explore offshore wind procurement following the RFI. Valley Clean Energy (VCE) is a member of CC Power.
Valley Clean Energy Appoints Executive Officer
September 6, 2022
The Valley Clean Energy Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Sears as VCE’s full-time Executive Officer.
Yolo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to upgrade to Valley Clean Energy’s 100% renewable UltraGreen service.
July 26, 2022
Yolo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to upgrade to Valley Clean Energy’s 100% renewable, 100% carbon-free UltraGreen service.
Seven California Community Power Members Contract for 69 Megawatts of Long Duration Energy Storage
January 26, 2022
VCE has joined with other CCA agencies to contract for long-duration energy storage.
Valley Clean Energy launches an innovative program for agricultural customers to reduce grid stress and save farmers money.
VCE introduces Agricultural Flexible Irrigation Technology (AgFIT) Program to reduce grid stress and save farmers money.
VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY HIRES NEW PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ANALYST
DAVIS, Calif. (December 8th, 2021) —Valley Clean Energy announces the hiring of Sierra Huffman as its new Program and Community Engagement Analyst.
Valley Clean Energy Begins Receiving Electricity From Large Central Valley Solar Project
VCE is now receiving power from a new solar park located in Kings County, CA, through a 15-year contract to purchase 50 megawatts (MW) of renewable power with Aquamarine Westside, LLC’s 250MW Solar project.
VCE Celebrates Putah Creek Solar Farm Groundbreaking
WINTERS, Calif. (August 12, 2021) — With the public unveiling of a 3 megawatt solar+storage farm west of Winters, Valley Clean Energy (VCE) took another step toward its goal of providing more local renewable power generation for its customers.
California Community Power Appoints Tim Haines as Interim General Manager
Industry veteran brings over 30 years of experience to oversee continued development of new joint powers agency and long-duration storage procurement. Sunnyvale, Calif. – Tim Haines has been appointed as the Interim General Manager of California Community Power. In addition to directing the agency’s operations, he will oversee the procurement of cost-effective clean energy and reliability resources, with an emphasis on long duration storage.