In our Opinion
We all have strong opinions about energy—for today and tomorrow. Here are some of ours, offered by the VCE Board members and Community Advisory Committee members.
August 2024
Community Power Agencies like VCE are Driving California’s Clean Energy Transformation
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
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June 2024
Where to Spot Sunflowers in Yolo County in 2024
If Yolo County had an official flower, it would be a sunflower. In June and July, fields all across the region turn bright yellow when hundreds of acres of sunflowers
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June 2024
7 Ways You Can Take Action on World Environment Day
Steps you can take at home and in your community to improve the environment — and how VCE can help you do more.
In 1972, the United Nations declared June
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April 2024
California Reaches a Major Energy Goal
VCE was honored to be part of an event headed by Governor Gavin Newsom to celebrate California’s achievement of a major energy goal: 10,000 megawatts of battery storage. This
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March 2024
The Power in Your Money: How the money you pay is reinvested in your community
If you’ve taken a look at your electric bill recently, you may have noticed that rates have gone up. Do you ever wonder where that money goes? At
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March 2024
3 Ways You Can Make a Difference on National Renewable Energy Day
Renewable energy isn’t just about solar and wind versus coal. It’s about more jobs, and healthier jobs, for our community. At VCE, our goal is to be 100% renewable by
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December 2023
Get to know our Community Advisory Committee Members
The Valley Clean Energy Community Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as a key driving force for community engagement, offering insights and recommendations regarding VCE policies, operational objectives, and goals. Collaborating closely
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September 2023
5 Budget-friendly Ideas to Keep Cool in Late Summer While Reducing Energy Consumption at Home
It’s no secret that even late summer can be hot in California. Known for its heat waves, Californians are no strangers to Flex Alerts this time of
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June 2023
A Look Back on 5 Years of Service
Valley Clean Energy is proud to be the clean electricity provider for Yolo County. Over the past five years we’ve grown to serve over 60,000 customers and fulfilled our mission
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June 2023
10 Budget-Friendly Ways to Make Your Home Energy Efficient for Summer
Have you ever noticed that your home seems to hold in heat during the summer? Is your air conditioner constantly running to keep your home cool? Not only can energy
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