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.
November 2024
In California, Heat Pumps Are the Future
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 worry, the
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November 2024
VCE’s Free Energy Advisor Service Makes it Easier to Go Electric
Did you know that a heat pump water heater is two to three times more energy-efficient than a standard gas or electric tank heater? Or that a heat pump is three to five times more efficient than a gas boiler?
If it’s time to replace your old water heater,
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October 2024
The Promise of V2X
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 home appliances—and even help power
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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 of not-for-profit power agencies? A movement!
Two decades ago, Californians who wanted to speed up the transition to clean energy started the
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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 bloom.
California’s sunflower seed growers have supplied the world with hybrid seeds for many years, most of which are grown for sunflower seed oil. Even
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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 5 “World Environment Day.” Since then, people all over the planet have gathered together on World Environment Day to clean up their
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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 is a 1250% increase since 2019!
The celebration took place at the Putah Creek Energy Farm outside of Winters, from which VCE buys 100% of
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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 VCE, we get this question pretty often, and we’d like to provide some insight on the various costs included in your electric bill (spoiler alert:
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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 2030 – an ambitious goal in the face of ever-rising power costs. But it’s important to us to make a meaningful impact on climate change
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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 with both the VCE staff and the Board of Directors, the CAC embodies a spirit of teamwork and commitment to the communities VCE serves. In
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