Sarah Dillemuth, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

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Public Affairs

How New Tech and Infrastructure are Making EVs Better than Gas

Learn what to expect when purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) including: ● An average range of 234 miles, ● Annual fuel and maintenance savings, and ● Charging stations at grocery stores, parking garages, workplaces, and hotels along your route. EVs and their infrastructure have come a long way in providing a reliable alternative to fossil [...]

Local Electricity Provider, MCE, Brings Online 1.6 MW of Solar in Contra Costa and Napa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE continues to expand its local renewable energy portfolio with two new solar projects in Contra Costa and Napa counties. Together, the systems will generate enough [...]

4 Reasons Why MCE’s Local Sol Makes Access to Solar More Equitable

Discover how a local solar farm is making the case for renewable energy: ● Local Sol transitioned from MCE’s most expensive service to its least expensive service in six years. ● The solar farm has reduced 723 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. ● The 340 residents enrolled in Local Sol save about $100 a [...]

MCE Reports $4.58 Million in 2022 Energy Efficiency Savings

More than $2.35 Million in Rebates Paid to Bay Area Customers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE has released its 2022 Energy Efficiency Annual Report highlighting bold strides to help customers save energy. MCE customers received [...]

Green Access Program: Empowering Communities with Clean, Affordable Energy

Discover how MCE is expanding clean energy access through the Green Access Program, which: ● Supports those facing a heavier burden of pollution, and those having difficulty paying energy bills ● Offers 100% renewable energy service and a 20% electricity bill discount ● Serves 3,200 customers and has provided over $830,000 in bill discounts [...]

Local Electricity Provider, MCE, Offers Tips from “Emotional Outlets” with Launch of 4-9 Campaign

Residents and Businesses Encouraged to Shift Energy Use, Save Money FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Electricity costs up to 20% more between 4-9 p.m. To help residents and businesses save costs and reduce energy use, MCE [...]

8 Electrifying E-Bike Rides Around the Bay Area

In this blog post, we’ll unveil e-bike rides that will take you on electrifying adventures around the Bay Area. The Bay Area is a cyclist’s paradise with breathtaking landscapes and scenic coastlines. By exploring the region with an e-bike, you can cover more ground and see amazing sights with ease. [...]

Targeted Energy Resiliency: An Equity-Focused Approach to Addressing Outages

TL;DR - Discover how MCE is tackling PSPS outages with strategic investments: ● Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events highlight the need for increased energy resilience ● Use of GIS and community mapping tools help inform how to target resiliency investments ● MCE is strategically delivering community resiliency efforts to mitigate PSPS impacts Extreme weather [...]

Concord City Council Votes to Become MCE’s Newest “Deep Green” Partner

City to Eliminate More Than 2,700 Metric Tons of Annual Emissions with MCE’s 100% Renewable, Deep Green Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org CONCORD, Calif. — On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Concord City Council voted unanimously [...]

6 Electricity-Free Activities for Summer Fun

In this blog post, we’ll explore six activities that will help you conserve energy, reduce your carbon footprint, and embrace the spirit of summer! Summer is a time for warm weather, relaxation, and outdoor fun, but it can also bring an increase in energy use and higher bills. Peak energy demand usually falls during the [...]