Bay Area Clean Energy Provider Seeks Renewable Energy Contracts to Support California Climate Goals
MCE now accepting offers for renewable energy with a focus on wind, geothermal, and renewables paired with energy storage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2024 Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement (925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE’s 2024 Open Season request for offers is seeking [...]
Looking Ahead: Energy Initiatives for Our Future
Learn about up-and-coming innovations in the energy ecosystem, including: ● Virtual power plants ● Energy load shifting initiatives ● Electrifying everything ● Increased community participation As we look ahead to 2024, let's explore energy trends that have the potential to pave the way for a greener and more inclusive energy landscape. 1. Virtual Power Plants [...]
How Can We Prepare our Electric Grid for California’s Decarbonized Future?
California is at the forefront of tackling climate change, with groundbreaking policies such as achieving 100% zero-carbon and renewable energy by 2045 (SB 100, 2018), and transitioning to exclusively zero-emission new car sales by 2035 (Executive Order N-79-20). According to the California Air Resources Board, achieving these goals will require tripling the grid’s current clean [...]
How Choosing Renewable Energy Benefits You
Learn about the direct benefits of choosing renewable energy:● Improved air quality● Cost savings● Stronger local economyRenewable energy is essential for combating climate change for a livable world. It’s not only an investment in the future, but it’s also a choice that brings direct and immediate benefits to everyone. Here are some of the immediate [...]
How are You Helping Flatten California’s Electricity Peak?
California’s peak energy demand happens between 4 and 9 p.m. Learn more about electricity peak hours and how you can “reduce your use!” ● How electricity peak hours work ● Why electricity peak hours matter ● How to reduce energy use during peak hours California has one of the most complex and innovative electricity grids [...]
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 [...]
The Case for Climate Optimism
In honor of Earth Month in April, this blog covers the reasons to be a climate optimist and how you can make a positive impact, including the following: ● Educating yourself ● Engaging in climate conversations ● Participating in collective action ● Living sustainably As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible, it can [...]
Public Electricity Provider Seeks Clean Energy Projects to Combat Climate Change
MCE requests offers for energy storage, renewable and carbon-free energy, and resource adequacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE is taking the next step in its ongoing fight against climate change by proactively pursuing [...]
What is a Virtual Power Plant?
Earlier this year, MCE announced our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Pilot in Richmond, California. VPPs are one of the ways that power providers are creating a more resilient and flexible energy future. In this blog we will cover the definition of VPPs and how they help strengthen our power grid. What’s the difference between [...]
How Peaker Plants Impact California Communities
For the first time ever, on May 8, 2022, 100% of California’s electricity supply was produced by renewable energy. This exciting milestone demonstrates California’s advancements in renewable energy adoption and highlights the viability of a completely clean electric grid. However, significant progress must be made before we are able to use 100% renewable energy [...]