From Davis to Woodland to Winters, most homes have a few things that could work a little better, use a little less energy, or cost a little less to run.
The tricky part is knowing where to start. That’s where VCE’s Electric Advisor can help.
As spring unfolds across Yolo County, the landscape shifts almost overnight. Orchards begin to bloom, farm stands reopen, and rows of strawberries start to ripen under longer, sunnier days. From Capay Valley to the edges of Winters and Davis, farms are welcoming visitors back for the season, offering a chance
When VCE launched the Electric Advisor program in 2024, the idea was simple: make it easier for our customers to go electric. By 2025, that idea had moved well beyond “potential”, and the results are in. Electric Advisor is a free service for VCE residential customers that connects them with
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
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 bloom. California’s sunflower seed growers have supplied the world with hybrid seeds for many years, most of which are grown
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 5 “World Environment Day.” Since then, people all over the planet have gathered together on World Environment Day to clean
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 is a 1250% increase since 2019! The celebration took place at the Putah Creek Energy Farm outside of Winters, from which
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 VCE, we get this question pretty often, and we’d like to provide some insight on the various costs included in your electric
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 2030 – an ambitious goal in the face of ever-rising power costs. But it’s important to us to make a
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 with both the VCE staff and the Board of Directors, the CAC embodies a spirit of teamwork and commitment to
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 year and the need to stay cool. We have five budget-friendly ideas to help you stay cool this month and use less energy
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 to provide clean electricity, product choice, and greenhouse gas emission reductions — all with local control at competitive prices. Since
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 bills rise with the temperatures, the demand on the power grid is much greater. Improving your home’s energy efficiency is
Electric vehicles (EVs) are fun to drive, simple to charge, and cost less to fuel and maintain – not to mention being better for the environment, especially when powered by the clean energyValley Clean Energy (VCE) provides. That’s why VCE is supporting customers in the transition by providing rebates for
