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Cool Davis Home Energy Task Force Visits Potential Cool Home Tours Sites Featuring Electrification

by Brandon Rueda November 15, 2024

Transforming Homes into Cool Homes through Electrification At Cool Davis, we believe that every home has the potential to be a catalyst for positive environmental change. As we launch our next round of Make A Plan Home Energy Workshops, we’re identifying innovative residences on their…

Community, Cool Solutions, Energy, Inspiration

Goin’ All-In with an All-Electric Home

by Michael Kluk March 3, 2022

My wife Susan and I recently completed a transition to an all-electric home. Those old enough to remember the “Live Better Electrically” campaigns of the late 1950’s may think this is folly. The Westinghouse “total electric homes” promoted from that era promised a “home where…

Cool Solutions, Energy, Inspiration

Plant Nerd and Fish Guy Update Home with Solar, Solar Water Heating

by Emily Estrada June 14, 2019

Chris and Christy Dewees have owned their house in Village Homes since it was originally built in 1977. The house came equipped with energy efficient features such as passive solar cooling, extra insulation, dual-paned windows, and solar water heating panels. As the home aged, its…

Cool Solutions, Inspiration, Solar