As the temperature inevitably dips here in the Sacramento Valley, concerns about heating costs and home comfort naturally rise. On that front, you may be aware of high-efficiency, all-electric systems known as heat pumps— powerful tools for both heating and cooling your home. A persistent question often surfaces: Can a
Federal Energy Tax Credits Are Expiring—Here’s What to Act on Now and What Can Stay on Your Radar 1 You’ve probably been there, scrolling the news and watching federal tax credits for home energy upgrades and electric vehicle (EV) tax credits vanish faster than free samples at the farmers’ market.
While most of us know about the sunflowers of Yolo County, summer is also a fantastic time to look out for Capay Valley’s other dramatic flower bloom: lavender. Thanks to our region’s Mediterranean climate, more and more lavender farms have sprouted up in Capay Valley over the past few years.
When he’s not saving animals as a veterinary neurologist at the VCA Animal Care Center, Diccon Westworth is one of two representatives for Woodland on VCE’s Community Advisory Committee, where he has served since July 2023. The role is an extension of his deep commitment to a zero-carbon lifestyle: He
Here’s why they’re great for homeowners – and great for the environment. If you haven’t yet heard about the benefits of installing a heat pump space heater or heat pump water heater, you soon will. California has also launched an initiative to install 6 million heat pumps by 2030. Don’t
How Vehicle-to-Everything Technology Could Change the World Did you know your Electric Vehicle (EV) could soon power your home—not to mention California? There’s been a lot of talk about how and where you can charge your electric vehicle (EV). But did you know that your EV can soon charge your
Our growing movement is making a tremendous impact. A flock of owls is called a “parliament.” A herd of lions is a “pride.” So what do you call a group of not-for-profit power agencies? A movement! Two decades ago, Californians who wanted to speed up the transition to clean energy
