Yolo Energy Watch (YEW)

The Yolo Energy Watch (YEW) is a local government partnership between Yolo County, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. YEW is building on the organizational efforts and mission of the Climate Change Compact of Yolo County (Compact) in pursuit of its goals. Funding for YEW comes from California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Mission includes engaging and coordinating local government officials, technical staff, and experts in demonstrating leadership in pursuit of energy efficiency. The creation of culture among government agencies and the citizenry, in general, encourages this as a sustained effort into the future. Encourage and facilitate the development of Climate Action Plans and other documents that describe local government efforts for increasing energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and development of renewable sources of energy.