Solar Field Trip with Solano County Youth Achievement Center
MCE recently supported an educational field trip to: ● Share information about careers in the clean energy industry ● Support educational opportunities for underserved youth ● Build a more equitable green workforce In 2022, MCE provided tours of local renewable energy projects for youth across our service area to learn about career opportunities in [...]
Renewable Properties Expands Its Growing Portfolio to 19 MW with Two New Community-Scale Projects for MCE
The pollinator-friendly projects are part of MCE’s local renewable energy development efforts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2022 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community [...]
The Power of an Equitable Energy Future
Blog post originally published on Industry Dive Part of MCE’s story began in the early 1990s when Dawn Weisz, MCE’s CEO, was working with small environmental justice groups to move large corporations and polluting industries away from harming underserved communities in Southern California. Working alongside passionate groups like Mothers of East LA and Concerned Citizens of [...]
Training Local Youth for Clean Energy Careers
In 2020, MCE received a $750,000 grant from the Marin Community Foundation (MCF) to support clean energy resiliency in Marin County. MCE is utilizing these funds to develop community-tailored resiliency solutions and create pathways for long-term, well-paying jobs in the clean energy industry. To support this transition, MCE allocated a portion of these funds [...]
Spotlight on Auberge du Soleil: Leaders in Sustainable Luxury
Hidden among the rolling hills overlooking the world-famous vineyards of Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil is one of the most luxurious and sustainable resorts in California. As an adult-only getaway, this resort has a relaxed sophistication that pays homage to the style of Provence while reflecting the natural beauty of California. As an MCE [...]
#BecauseOfYouth Spotlight: Rhys and Sloan Pullen
The #BecauseofYouth Spotlight series highlights young environmentalists in MCE’s service area who are leading the fight against climate change. Siblings Rhys and Sloan Pullen attend Campolindo High School in Moraga. Rhys is a senior, and Sloan is a freshman. Together, they founded Lamorinda Bees to educate the public about beekeeping and the importance of [...]
AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Councilmember David Fong
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, MCE is proud to recognize Danville Councilmember David Fong. Dave is a longtime Danville resident and an active member of MCE’s Board of Directors. In addition to his role with MCE, David has served on numerous state and federal government, academic, industry advisory boards [...]
Announcing MCE’s 2022 Certify & Amplify Workshop
Are you a small or diverse business owner in California? If you are, MCE is excited to invite you to our 4th annual Certify & Amplify webinar on June 14 to help you certify in the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) Supplier Diversity program and amplify your business opportunities throughout the state. This year, [...]
Spotlight: Pinole’s Efforts for a More Sustainable Future
We are proud to spotlight the City of Pinole and its efforts to trailblaze a climate-friendly future by demonstrating how sustainable practices can be incorporated in the municipal, commercial, and residential functions of a city. In 2010, the City of Pinole was the first community in Contra Costa County to adopt a sustainability element [...]
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 [...]