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Upgrade Your Multifamily Property: Why Going Electric Is a Smart Investment

Electrification delivers long-term success for your tenants and you. ● Increase occupancy rates ● Make your rental property safer ● Stay ahead of mandates The electrification of multifamily units and properties, such as apartments, condominiums, and townhouses, is a sound investment. Why? The future is electric! Electrifying your multifamily property helps attract and retain tenants, [...]

Clear Skies Ahead! Join the Clean Transportation Revolution

Tackle air pollution and pave the way for a sustainable transportation future with: ● Green transportation options such as biking, public transit, carpooling, and electric vehicles. ● Local resources to support your sustainable transportation journey. California is home to 7 of the top 10 U.S. cities with the worst air pollution, but collectively, we have [...]

More Than Clean Energy: Power Procurement for a Brighter Future

MCE centers sustainability and community benefits in power procurement decisions with: ● Pollinator-friendly solar and responsible biomass procurement principles ● Equity and community benefit metrics when considering power supplier offers ● Union labor and prevailing wage requirements to support the green workforce and local job opportunities MCE's power procurement goes beyond providing clean energy. Our [...]

By |September 5th, 2023|Power Procurement, MCE News|

3 Ways Contractors Can Get Ahead with New Green Technologies

Stay current with the latest technology and get ahead of the competition with: ● Free training on new green tech ● $1,000 for installing heat pump water heaters ● Skilled employees to grow your business As a contractor, staying ahead of the competition is essential. Embracing new green technology positions your business for long-term [...]

MCE Awarded $158 Million for Energy Efficiency, Electrification

All-Time Funding Nearly Doubled Through 2031 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved $158 million in funding for MCE’s energy efficiency initiatives through 2031. The funding nearly doubles MCE’s efficiency [...]

By |September 18th, 2023|MCE News, Press Releases|

MCE Named Top Bay Area Workplace by the SF Chronicle

Wins Top Designation for Best Employee Benefits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by the San Francisco Chronicle. Among 128 small and large companies, MCE won the top [...]

By |August 23rd, 2023|MCE News, Press Releases|

Why Flex Alerts Deserve Your Undivided Attention

Learn what Flex Alerts mean for you and your community: ● Flex Alerts are calls to voluntarily reduce energy consumption during peak periods of energy use ● Reducing energy use during Flex Alerts helps reduce the risk of power outages, supporting your neighbors and the broader community. ● MCE is taking steps to advance [...]

How New Tech and Infrastructure are Making EVs Better than Gas

Learn what to expect when purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) including: ● An average range of 234 miles, ● Annual fuel and maintenance savings, and ● Charging stations at grocery stores, parking garages, workplaces, and hotels along your route. EVs and their infrastructure have come a long way in providing a reliable alternative to fossil [...]

Local Electricity Provider, MCE, Brings Online 1.6 MW of Solar in Contra Costa and Napa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE continues to expand its local renewable energy portfolio with two new solar projects in Contra Costa and Napa counties. Together, the systems will generate enough [...]

4 Reasons Why MCE’s Local Sol Makes Access to Solar More Equitable

Discover how a local solar farm is making the case for renewable energy: ● Local Sol transitioned from MCE’s most expensive service to its least expensive service in six years. ● The solar farm has reduced 723 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. ● The 340 residents enrolled in Local Sol save about $100 a [...]