100% Locally-Produced Solar

With energy produced by a solar farm in our service area, Local Sol truly is local.

With energy produced by a solar farm in our service area, Local Sol truly is local.

Photo: Turning sunshine into power at Novato’s Cooley Quarry

Local Sol is Closed for Enrollment
Thank you for your interest in MCE’s Local Sol service. Local Sol has reached its enrollment capacity and we are not able to enroll customers into the service option at this time. However, we invite you to choose Deep Green, our other 100% renewable service option.

Installing solar panels isn’t practical for everyone. But with Local Sol, anyone in MCE’s service area can harness solar power produced as locally as possible. Together, we’re making huge strides in supporting local renewable development and creating economic benefits, like solar construction jobs, which create a brighter future for all of us.

Local Sol customers:

  • Directly fund a local solar project
  • Promote the growth of our local green economy
  • Ensure their ratepayer dollars foster sustainable energy development right here in our community
MCE California sourced 100% solar energy service option for your SF Bay Area home or business

Average Total Residential Cost*

Local Sol has reached its capacity of approximately 300 customers and is closed for enrollment.

MCE Local Sol100%RENEWABLE**Local Solar

  • $59.21
    MCE Electric Generation
  • $111.61
    PG&E Electric Delivery
  • $4.91
    Additional PG&E Fees
  • $175.73
    Average Total Cost

MCE Deep Green100%RENEWABLE**Solar and Wind

  • $64.86
    MCE Electric Generation
  • $111.61
    PG&E Electric Delivery
  • $4.91
    Additional PG&E Fees
  • $181.38
    Average Total Cost

*Based on a typical usage of a residential customer in our service area on the E-TOU-C rate schedule. Actual differences may vary depending on usage, rate schedule, and other factors. Visit our Residential Rates and Commercial Rates pages for more information or call us at 1 (888) 632-3674.

**Renewable energy content as reported to the California Energy Commission’s Power Source Disclosure Program.

FAQ

Local Sol participation is limited to approximately 300 customers due to the limited solar power available from the Cooley Quarry project. Customers are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Local Sol rate is $0.142/kWh – for both residential and commercial customers. This rate is directly tied to the cost of energy acquired through MCE’s Feed-In Tariff contract with the solar developer. As a result, the Local Sol rate will not increase over the 20-year term of the contract between MCE and the solar developer (beginning January 1, 2015 through and including December 31, 2035). If the Local Sol program is expanded beyond its initial phase, the Local Sol rate may decrease, but will not increase.

Local Sol customers will retain their current PG&E rate schedule for electric delivery charges, but will only pay the flat, non-time-of-use Local Sol rate for electric generation.

PG&E will continue to send your monthly electric bill. MCE’s charges for Local Sol 100% locally generated solar electricity will be included on your bill as a separate line item.

Many customers do not live in single-family homes or have limited exposure to direct sunlight where they live. Additionally, rooftop solar projects can be costly, and can require entering into complex leasing arrangements or long-term contracts. Local Sol offers customers the opportunity to collectively fund renewable development in their community, and use that production to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions associated with their electricity consumption.

Yes. Customers may opt out of Local Sol at any time. There is no term length associated with participation in Local Sol. If you choose to switch to another MCE service option, such as Light Green or Deep Green, no fee will apply. Customers who choose to switch to PG&E service after they have been with MCE for more than 60 days are subject to the same one-time $5.00 (residential) or $25.00 (commercial) fee that currently applies to all other MCE service options.

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