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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.

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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 to slow down, get outside, and experience where our food comes from.

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When VCE launched the Electric Advisor program in 2024, the idea was simple: make it easier for our customers to go electric. …

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As the temperature inevitably dips here in the Sacramento Valley, concerns about heating costs and home comfort naturally rise. On that front, …

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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 …

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While most of us know about the sunflowers of Yolo County, summer is also a fantastic time to look out for Capay …

A man in a suit smiles next to text reading Meet Diccon Westworth, CAC Member on a blue and white background.

When he’s not saving animals as a veterinary neurologist at the VCA Animal Care Center, Diccon Westworth is one of two representatives …

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Here’s why they’re great for homeowners – and great for the environment. If you haven’t yet heard about the benefits of installing …

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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? …

Our growing movement is making a tremendous impact. A flock of owls is called a “parliament.” A herd of lions is a …

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If Yolo County had an official flower, it would be a sunflower. In June and July, fields all across the region turn …

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Steps you can take at home and in your community to improve the environment — and how VCE can help you do …

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VCE was honored to be part of an event headed by Governor Gavin Newsom to celebrate California’s achievement of a major energy …

If you’ve taken a look at your electric bill recently, you may have noticed that rates have gone up. Do you ever …

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Renewable energy isn’t just about solar and wind versus coal. It’s about more jobs, and healthier jobs, for our community. At VCE, …

Four people stand outdoors, each framed in a box with their names: Rahul Abhalye, Danielle Ballard, Dr. Keith Taylor, and Diccon Westworth.

The Valley Clean Energy Community Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as a key driving force for community engagement, offering insights and recommendations regarding …

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It’s no secret that even late summer can be hot in California. Known for its heat waves, Californians are no strangers to …

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Valley Clean Energy is proud to be the clean electricity provider for Yolo County. Over the past five years we’ve grown to …

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Have you ever noticed that your home seems to hold in heat during the summer? Is your air conditioner constantly running to …

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are fun to drive, simple to charge, and cost less to fuel and maintain – not to mention being …

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Our region is a demonstrated leader in fostering bicycling as an alternative method of transportation. As the first city in the nation …