NavigaDER: Using the Tool to Calculate Customer Distribution Energy Resource Impacts for CCAs
In a previous blogpost, MCE introduced NavigaDER, a new software designed to enable Community Choice Agencies (CCAs) to make informed decisions about strategic distributed energy resource (DER) program planning. In this article, we explain how the software conducts its optimization analysis to project the impacts of DER program scenarios. Greenhouse Gas Emissions NavigaDER calculates [...]
MCE’s Community Partnerships Build Environmental Equity
As a not-for-profit public agency, MCE is committed to creating more equitable communities while addressing climate change through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and local economic and workforce benefits. Community partnerships with organizations across our service area are essential to buildling equitable outcomes across our service area. MCE recently partnered with Canal Alliance, a non-profit [...]
4 Things You Need to Know About Time-of-Use Pricing
Time-of-Use pricing is an electric rate schedule that adjusts the price of your electricity based on when you’re using it. During hours of high-energy usage, the cost of using electricity is higher as well, which more accurately reflects the cost of electricity on the grid at that time. Time-of-Use pricing is intended to encourage [...]
California Flex Alert: What You Need to Know
Look up your location on PG&E’s tool to see if you may be affected by rotating outages today. The California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert calling for Californians to conserve electricity from now through Wednesday, from 2 pm to 9 pm each day. During this time there is not a [...]
6 Tips for a More Energy-Efficient Home
Making energy efficiency a priority in your home is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on your utility bill. Energy efficiency means that you’re able to achieve the same level of comfort in your home, even when your appliances use less energy. You can make your home more efficient by [...]
A Love Letter to My Induction Cooktop
When my wife and I moved into our condo, we knew it would be a perfect home for us and our dog Spock. Well . . . almost perfect. I’m a pretty serious home cook, and our previous house featured a large, well-equipped kitchen with a robust four-burner gas cooktop. Our new kitchen was much [...]
Top Four Reasons to Upgrade your Gas Stove
Are you looking to replace your gas stove? If you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, and looking for ways to increase the efficiency of your home while improving indoor air quality, perhaps an electric or induction stove is a better choice for you. Before you make a decision on your next kitchen appliance, here are [...]
The Top 5 Reasons to Get a Smart Thermostat
Want an easy way to lower your heating bill this winter? Switching to a smart thermostat may just be the move for you. Now that the weather is getting colder, your heater might be running more often to keep your home warm and comfortable. Monitoring your usage can keep your heating bills from [...]