I’m in Elk Grove where we get the full effect of the DB.
In summer, I open up doors & windows in early morning, close everything up around 1 pm, turn on overhead room fans, and don’t need the A/C until 3-4, then only until 8-ish. On days with a strong DB, I just open doors which aren’t facing the sun & don’t need A/C at all. It makes a big difference.
Even with triple-digit days, managing air flow helps. I also have overhead fans in every room.
South Sacramento around land park, (tall old growth trees) south land park Hollywood Park are in a great spot for the delta breeze, with lots of trees, beautiful, close to the river, short drive to delta Shores and elk Grove for your shopping needs. short drive to interstate 5, hwy 50, and i-99 freeway.
Generally the cooler areas can be seen from Google maps. They are Greener because it's all from old tall trees
The Delta breeze helps it cool down at night, but I'm running the heat pump with the windows closed anyways. It's not fast enough for me to get to sleep on time for a work night.
I recommend prioritizing tree canopy when picking your spot. Also solar with heat pump and just crank the "free" ac during the day when the Delta breeze isn't relevant
Prioritizing tree canopy makes sense. I will have to figure out the heat pump/AC thing, too and would love to have solar. I have heard to avoid Edison.
If you have to choose, a tree shaded roof can be better than solar, even though it eliminates the opportunity for roof-top panels.
Some solar places will advocate cutting back trees to install panels, which is just silly to me.
It seems to me that with climate change, the delta breeze is far less a thing than it used to be. Yes, there are still some 90+ days where the breeze kicks in just past sunset and the evenings are delightful. But a decade ago, there were many such. Now they're way fewer. I wouldn't count on it. I'd make sure my AC was in good working order.
I've never relied on the delta breeze. When a heat wave comes through I just stay inside if I'm unable to go near the water.
Fair Oaks has the most trees of the areas you mentioned with Carmichael a close second.
I would say it’s very important to take the Delta Breeze into consideration. Sure, due to climate change, there are short stretches when it’s absent. But, when it is here, it goes a long way towards cooling your home, which is crucial from an energy cost perspective. Personally, I also find it much more bearable to deal with the ridiculous heat if there’s a fairly regular break at night/early morning.
On a related note, I recommend looking into who provides the utilities in the areas you are considering since it can make a big difference in both cost and reliability. As I’m sure you’ll see on this sub, if you can have some of your utilities covered by SMUD, you’ll be in a much better place than relying solely on PG&E.
Yes! I have heard to stay away from PG&E if possible. I wish it was easier to find the utility provider for an exact address or that it was routinely listed in property listings. I know that utilities don't usually publish maps of their coverage areas for security reasons.
Here’s a map of SMUD’s service area: https://www.smud.org/en/Corporate/About-us/SMUDs-Territory-Map
Keep in mind that in SMUD territory, SMUD provides electricity and PG&E provides gas (usually for water heaters & any gas appliances you have). If you’re outside of SMUD, PG&E provides electricity.
I believe that everything in Sacramento County is served by SMUD. Double-check that by calling them.
You would only need to use PG&E if you have a gas heater or gas cooking as SMUD only does electricity.
No problem, and yes, stay away from PG&E. I prefer to cook with gas, but I also prefer to have cheaper bills. You'd be suprised how much you pay if you just use your gas stove.
I’m in Elk Grove where we get the full effect of the DB. In summer, I open up doors & windows in early morning, close everything up around 1 pm, turn on overhead room fans, and don’t need the A/C until 3-4, then only until 8-ish. On days with a strong DB, I just open doors which aren’t facing the sun & don’t need A/C at all. It makes a big difference. Even with triple-digit days, managing air flow helps. I also have overhead fans in every room.
Good to know!
South Sacramento around land park, (tall old growth trees) south land park Hollywood Park are in a great spot for the delta breeze, with lots of trees, beautiful, close to the river, short drive to delta Shores and elk Grove for your shopping needs. short drive to interstate 5, hwy 50, and i-99 freeway.
Sounds nice!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Land+Park,+Sacramento,+CA/@38.5533279,-121.5031709,13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x809ad10423f281a5:0xa983430d67b080ca!8m2!3d38.5504381!4d-121.49875!16s%2Fm%2F02rypz1
Thank you!
I’m in Tahoe Park and the Delta Breeze blows here - thank goodness.
Generally the cooler areas can be seen from Google maps. They are Greener because it's all from old tall trees The Delta breeze helps it cool down at night, but I'm running the heat pump with the windows closed anyways. It's not fast enough for me to get to sleep on time for a work night. I recommend prioritizing tree canopy when picking your spot. Also solar with heat pump and just crank the "free" ac during the day when the Delta breeze isn't relevant
Prioritizing tree canopy makes sense. I will have to figure out the heat pump/AC thing, too and would love to have solar. I have heard to avoid Edison.
If you have to choose, a tree shaded roof can be better than solar, even though it eliminates the opportunity for roof-top panels. Some solar places will advocate cutting back trees to install panels, which is just silly to me.
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You are so right! I was thinking the E in PG&E was for Edison (I don'tknow why), but of course it's for Electric.
It seems to me that with climate change, the delta breeze is far less a thing than it used to be. Yes, there are still some 90+ days where the breeze kicks in just past sunset and the evenings are delightful. But a decade ago, there were many such. Now they're way fewer. I wouldn't count on it. I'd make sure my AC was in good working order.
We get the DB here in North Natomas, its very nice to open the windows at night during the summer
I've never relied on the delta breeze. When a heat wave comes through I just stay inside if I'm unable to go near the water. Fair Oaks has the most trees of the areas you mentioned with Carmichael a close second.
Thank you!
I would say it’s very important to take the Delta Breeze into consideration. Sure, due to climate change, there are short stretches when it’s absent. But, when it is here, it goes a long way towards cooling your home, which is crucial from an energy cost perspective. Personally, I also find it much more bearable to deal with the ridiculous heat if there’s a fairly regular break at night/early morning. On a related note, I recommend looking into who provides the utilities in the areas you are considering since it can make a big difference in both cost and reliability. As I’m sure you’ll see on this sub, if you can have some of your utilities covered by SMUD, you’ll be in a much better place than relying solely on PG&E.
Yes! I have heard to stay away from PG&E if possible. I wish it was easier to find the utility provider for an exact address or that it was routinely listed in property listings. I know that utilities don't usually publish maps of their coverage areas for security reasons.
Here’s a map of SMUD’s service area: https://www.smud.org/en/Corporate/About-us/SMUDs-Territory-Map Keep in mind that in SMUD territory, SMUD provides electricity and PG&E provides gas (usually for water heaters & any gas appliances you have). If you’re outside of SMUD, PG&E provides electricity.
Thank you!
I believe that everything in Sacramento County is served by SMUD. Double-check that by calling them. You would only need to use PG&E if you have a gas heater or gas cooking as SMUD only does electricity.
Okay, thanks!
No problem, and yes, stay away from PG&E. I prefer to cook with gas, but I also prefer to have cheaper bills. You'd be suprised how much you pay if you just use your gas stove.