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 [...]
Walking the Talk: How One Climate Spokesperson Electrified His Home in Just 45 Days
Blog post originally featured on The Switch Is On Switch Is On ambassador Wei-Tai Kwok is clear in his belief that climate action is a movement of everyday people. Wei-Tai had a career in advertising until he watched the film An Inconvenient Truth. That’s when he realized that national political leaders in the U.S. weren’t doing [...]
MCE Launches $6 Million Residential Efficiency Market Program
New Options for Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Residents to Save Money and Support Grid Reliability FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2022 MCE Press Contact: Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager (925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — In response to California’s efforts to increase grid reliability and lower energy costs, [...]
MCE Submits $188 Million Energy Efficiency Business Plan
Includes Funding for New Equity Offerings in Environmental Justice Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2022 MCE Press Contact: Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager (925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — On March 4, 2022, MCE filed a business plan with the California Public Utilities Commission to invest $188 million from 2024 [...]
How Do We Decarbonize Buildings?
Buildings account for 40% of the world’s CO2 emissions. Around 11% of these emissions are from materials and construction, and around 28% can be attributed to day-to-day operations such as using electricity or burning natural gas for heating and cooking. Reducing building emissions is an essential step towards achieving our climate goals and creating more [...]
Are You an Energy Efficiency Expert?
Energy efficiency improvements save money, while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Take this quiz to test your energy efficiency knowledge! Energy Efficiency Quiz Sorry - this quiz has ended. Sign up for email newsletters to receive future updates from MCE. Ways to Become More [...]
Why a Heat Pump Water Heater Should Be Your Next Home Upgrade
Water heating accounts for around 18% of the average home’s energy use. Switching to an energy-efficient heat pump water heater can make a difference on your utility bill and is an essential step in lowering the carbon footprint of your home. What are heat pumps? Heat pumps aren’t a new technology. In [...]
Energy Awareness Month
MCE is celebrating Energy Awareness Month! We use energy every day. This month, step back, think about your energy usage, and find ways to use it more responsibly. Learn About Your Energy Usage The top uses for home energy are space heating, air-conditioning, water heating, and lighting. However, the amount of energy you use depends [...]
How to Become Energy Efficient
The MCE Cares series focuses on the impacts of climate change, climate action strategies, and the ways you can make a difference. The climate is in our hands. What action will you take? Learn more at mceCares.org. Energy efficiency is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint without making changes to your daily routine. [...]
Energy 101: Energy Efficiency
MCE’s Energy 101 Series focuses on the why and how of renewable energy so that you can learn more about concepts like the benefits of biomass and the science behind solar. Looking for more? Check out the links in this blog to read more about Energy 101 or to dive deeper into our Energy [...]