Guest Commentary: PG&E Exit Fees? OK, But Let’s Be Fair
by Lucas Frerichs and Tom Stallard In a disappointing decision, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Fire Danger Adds Urgency to Climate Change
We have learned, once again this month, that the risk of fire presents a multi-fold danger to…
Commentary: Schools Made a Tough Call, Is This Really the Future We Face?
UC Davis tried to open earlier this week and the students protested the decision. The administration after…
UC Davis Re-Opens Its Classes for Wednesday, Prompting Angry Response From ASUCD
UC Davis issued a statement at 9 pm on Tuesday evening announcing, “After consulting with our UC…
Guest Commentary: Make “Sustainable Food” the Economic Engine of Downtown Davis
By Anya & Richard McCann, Cool Cuisine Many communities around the region, such as Sacramento and Woodland,…
CPUC Decision Could Cost Energy Customers
(From Press Release) – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to approve controversial revisions to the…
Sunday Commentary: We Had Far More Choice with VCE Than We Ever Had with PG&E
I continue to find the narrative by columnist Bob Dunning to be ironic. He writes, “I continue…
Majority Want Changes to Solid Waste Pick Up Policies
The city of Davis made a number of changes to their solid waste pick up policies and…
Sunday Commentary: Choice and Public Accountability with VCE
The recent discussion on the Valley Clean Energy switch has caught a number of people off guard. …
Letter: Bob Dunning Gets Choice on VCEA Wrong
By Richard McCann Electricity customers in Davis and Yolo County are in the midst of choosing between…
‘Old-Fashioned’ Methods Keep Davis’ Recyclables China-Compliant
By L. Sweha China’s crackdown on contamination in waste imports has forced many jurisdictions to landfill materials…
Commentary: Why Were Some, Including Dunning, Apparently Sleeping on Community Choice Energy?
We have been discussing the move to Community Choice Energy, now known as Valley Clean Energy, since…
Pioneering Roof-Integrated Solar System Installed on North Davis Home Illuminates Path toward More Sustainable Future
Local Company Solar Roof Dynamics Aims to Help Davis Double Solar by 2020, Plans to Expand Solar…
Sierra Club Yolano Group 2018 Council Candidates Part 6 – Other Environmental Issues and Financial Support
By Alan Pryor The Sierra Club Yolano Group recently provided a questionnaire for Davis City Council candidates…
Sierra Club Yolano Group 2018 Council Candidates Part 5 – Transportation Management and Toxics in the Environment
by Alan Pryor The Sierra Club Yolano Group recently provided a questionnaires for Davis City Council candidates…
The Sierra Club Yolano Group 2018 Questionnaire for Davis City Council Candidates
introduction by Alan Pryor Every 2 years the Sierra Club Yolano Group prepares questionnaires for candidates in…
Plaintiffs File Petition in Rainier v. City of Davis
“In certifying an Environmental Impact Report for the Project, Respondent prejudicially abused its discretion and failed to…
The Issue of Energy Efficiency at the WDAAC
By Richard McCann I am an energy and environmental economics consultant who works on pricing and planning…
Will the City Get Sued over DWR Contract?
On Tuesday night, the council went ahead with their plans for a Davis Waste Removal (DWR) transfer,…
Commentary: Nishi Good or Bad for Overall Environment?
Most of the discussion on Nishi and the environment has focused on the issue of air quality…