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#BecauseOfYouth Spotlight: Liliana Karesh

The #BecauseOfYouth Spotlight series highlights young environmentalists in MCE’s service area who are leading the fight against climate change. Liliana Karesh (she/her) is a dedicated youth climate advocate and co-president of Napa Schools For Climate Action (NS4CA). Liliana plays a vital role in the group by coordinating projects within Napa County. Motivated by the [...]

#BecauseOfYouth Spotlight: Allison Bencsik

The #BecauseOfYouth Spotlight series highlights young environmentalists in MCE’s service area who are leading the fight against climate change. Allison Bencsik (she/her) is a Co-President of Napa Schools For Climate Action (NS4CA). Inspired by a presentation by Jim Wilson, Napa Climate NOW! leader, Allison joined the fight against climate change. Engaging at local, state, [...]

#BecauseOfYouth Spotlight: Paulina Viera Zambrano

The #BecauseOfYouth Spotlight series highlights young environmentalists in MCE’s service area who are leading the fight against climate change. Napa native Paulina Viera Zambrano (she/her) has always had a passion for the natural environment. Encouraged by her teacher, she became an active member of the Napa Sierra Club Group, participating in community events and [...]

#BecauseOfYouth Spotlight: Justin Vilaysouk

The #BecauseOfYouth Spotlight series highlights young environmentalists in MCE’s service area who are leading the fight against climate change. Justin Vilaysouk (he/him) is a youth climate leader for the City of Richmond, where he actively contributes to a cleaner future as part of Earth Team. Justin and his team enhance the city's environmental health [...]

How to Make Your Energy Use Climate-Friendly

Take climate action this Earth month by: ● Reducing your carbon footprint ● Assessing your home energy usage ● Creating community We’ve all heard about New Year’s resolutions, but what about Earth Month resolutions? You can do plenty of things at home to take climate action now. This Earth Month, take action and treat every [...]

Deep Green Champion: Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation

Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation (LRTC) is a family owned, dry bulk cargo marine terminal that has been providing transportation services and local jobs in the Richmond community since 1980. LRTC recently opted up to MCE’s Deep Green 100% renewable electricity service as part of a larger effort to safeguard the waterfront for decades to come. [...]

Spring Forward With This Energy Checklist

Here are some energy efficiency tips to implement at home this spring: ● Change daily habits like reducing energy use from 4-9pm and doing laundry with cold water. ● Invest in home upgrades like using LED light bulbs and choosing Deep Green 100% renewable energy. On Sunday, March 12, we set our clocks forward one [...]

Ways to Show Love to the Planet This Valentine’s Day

Celebrate this Valentine's Day by showing your love for the planet with these sustainability tips: ● Shop and dine at local businesses that use 100% renewable energy with MCE ● Plan your date night between 4 and 9p.m. to reduce your energy bill at home ● Use MCE’s income-qualified rebates to upgrade to an EV [...]

How to Travel Sustainably this Holiday Season

Over 47% of Americans plan to travel this holiday season, and 91% of long-distance holiday travel is by car. Cut your holiday travel emissions by: ● using MCE's income-qualified rebates to upgrade to an EV before you travel; ● planning your charging route before you go with EV road trip resources; or ● renting an [...]

How Can I Use Energy More Sustainably?

Looking to lower your utility bill or shrink your carbon footprint? Small shifts like choosing different times of the day to run appliances, or by going 100% renewable for just a few dollars more a month, are all it takes to see big changes. Read on to learn how MCE can help you use electricity [...]