‘Tis the Season for Going Green: Upcoming Events to Celebrate Community and Sustainability
Discover engaging events taking place across MCE communities this holiday season! These events offer opportunities to venture outdoors, connect with nature, and participate in activities that positively impact our environment. Join us in contributing to a more sustainable tomorrow this fall and winter! Party for the Planet - Save Mt. Diablo Saturday, [...]
Bay Area Communities Drive the Future of Clean Transportation with $1 Million Department of Energy Grant
MCE leads regional zero-emission transportation planning for underserved communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local electricity provider, MCE, has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a strategy for transportation [...]
MCE Supercharges Climate Goals, Reaching 95% Greenhouse Gas-Free Goal Nearly Two Decades Early
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local clean electricity provider, MCE, is reaching an important milestone years ahead of state targets. As of 2022, MCE’s standard 60% renewable Light Green energy service is more than 95% greenhouse [...]
How EV Drivers Can Charge Smart With The Power of The Sun
MCE’s smart EV charging app, MCE Sync, allows you to charge smarter by using the power of the sun. Take advantage of clean energy and keep dollars in your pocket by: ● Scheduling charging outside of peak hours ● Charging midday with solar power Solar power is one of the most cost-effective renewable energy [...]
Higher Winter Energy Bills? Natural Gas Could Be The Culprit
Natural gas may be the reason for your rising winter energy bills. ● Home heating during colder months leads to increased natural gas consumption. ● Going electric can provide stability to your household budget. ● Support is available to help you reduce your monthly energy bill and get caught up on late payments. As the [...]
California Assemblymember Damon Connolly Receives MCE’s 2023 Climate Action Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — On October 19, 2023, local electricity provider, MCE, honored Assemblymember Damon Connolly, District 12, with its 2023 Climate Action Leadership Award recognizing his unwavering commitment to confronting climate change and the [...]
Over 75,000 Bay Area Homes Power Up with California’s Biggest Solar-Plus-Storage Project
110 MW solar, 60 MW battery storage added to MCE’s portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE is officially powering up its first utility-scale solar-plus-storage project; one of the largest operating solar and storage hybrid facilities [...]
Long-Duration Energy Storage is Crucial: Discover Emerging Technologies
Long-duration energy storage is crucial to expanding renewable energy access while ensuring energy reliability and resiliency. Some emerging opportunities for long-duration storage include: ● Pumped Hydro ● Compressed Air Energy Storage ● Vehicle-to-Grid Technology ● Green Hydrogen Solar and wind power have proven themselves to be powerful clean alternatives to fossil fuels, but they have [...]
Bay Area Businesses Plug in for Thousands in Energy Bill Savings
Low– and no–cost energy efficiency upgrades available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Bay Area businesses are plugging in to clean energy with MCE’s Strategic Energy Management program. To date, MCE has provided $650,000 to nearly 70 [...]
Celebrating Community and Empowering Youth at the Richmond North & East Neighborhood Association Picnic
Join MCE’s Partnership Development team on their day at the Richmond North & East Neighborhood Association Picnic. Visit MCE’s community event calendar to find upcoming community events near you! After a two-year hiatus, The Richmond North & East Neighborhood Association Picnic made a triumphant return on September 9th, 2023. A cherished Richmond tradition, this [...]