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4 Small Business New Year’s Resolutions to Save on Energy Costs

Do these things to save on your small business energy costs: ● Properly maintain your HVAC system ● Use smart technology ● Time your energy use ● Foster an energy-conscious culture Start your new year off with resolutions to revamp your energy habits and save money for your business! Here are four New Year's resolutions [...]

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 [...]

Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act: How to Save Money and Go Green

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), coupled with MCE’s incentives, make going green affordable in all areas of your life. Learn about the following incentives: ● Solar panels and battery storage ● Home envelope improvements ● Upgrades to energy efficient, electric appliances ● Electric vehicles (EVs) The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) delivers incentives for [...]

Should you upgrade your water heater or HVAC to a heat pump?

Read on to learn why heat pumps are going to be your secret “energy-saving” weapon: ● What is a heat pump? ● Why heat pumps will make your home more efficient. ● Where you can find an installer, incentives, and rebates Heat pumps are energy-efficient alternatives to traditional water heaters or HVAC systems that can [...]

Energy-Efficient Summer Cooking Guide

In this blog, we share summer cooking methods that will reduce your energy bill and keep you refreshed on hot summer days. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant, easy-to-make meals. With energy-conscious cooking using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, you can keep your kitchen cool, reduce your energy bill, and shrink your carbon [...]

Three Energy-Smart Resolutions for the New Year

Here are our top three energy-smart resolutions for bill savings and reduced emissions: ● Use less power from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. ● Upgrade to electric appliances ● Become more energy efficient It’s always the right time to implement smart energy practices, but for many of us it can be easy to get caught [...]

Start Saving This Summer with These Energy Tips

Summer weather brings an increase in energy use and higher electric bills across the country, particularly with rising temperatures due to climate change. With simple planning and a few easy changes, you can make significant energy reductions and save on your electric bill. Here are some energy tips to lower your electric bill this summer [...]

MCE Reports Almost 150% Increase in Energy Efficiency in 2021

More than $1.6 million in rebates paid to residents and businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2022 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE has released its 2021 Energy Efficiency Annual Report, highlighting $1.6 million in rebates and 5,228 metric tons of CO2 emissions [...]

Program Plug-in: Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Families and Tenants

MCE’s Program Plug-in series takes a deep dive into offerings available to MCE customers and how you can plug in to energy savings, bill relief, resiliency, safety upgrades, electric vehicles, and more. In 2018, MCE launched our Low-Income Families and Tenants (LIFT) Pilot Program to reduce the energy burden and improve the quality of life [...]

Ask an Expert: How Can My Organization Benefit from Strategic Energy Management?

In MCE’s Ask an Expert Series, MCE specialists take a deep dive answering questions and sharing insights about a specific topic or program. Do you have a burning question about energy or MCE’s work? Let us know at communications@mceCleanEnergy.org. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is a unique long-term approach to energy efficiency that [...]