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Unique, Local, and Sustainable Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Find the perfect holiday gift from a local, sustainable business! From the artist, to the foodie, to the self-care enthusiast, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to celebrate than by choosing gifts that not only bring joy but also contribute to a more sustainable [...]

Deep Green Champion: Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation

Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation (LRTC) is a family owned, dry bulk cargo marine terminal that has been providing transportation services and local jobs in the Richmond community since 1980. LRTC recently opted up to MCE’s Deep Green 100% renewable electricity service as part of a larger effort to safeguard the waterfront for decades to come. [...]

Ways to Show Love to the Planet This Valentine’s Day

Celebrate this Valentine's Day by showing your love for the planet with these sustainability tips: ● Shop and dine at local businesses that use 100% renewable energy with MCE ● Plan your date night between 4 and 9p.m. to reduce your energy bill at home ● Use MCE’s income-qualified rebates to upgrade to an EV [...]

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 [...]

National Bike Month — Resources to Get Riding

May is National Bike Month! Bikes are a powerful tool to lower your carbon footprint, stay active, and reduce transportation costs. Whether you’re purchasing a bike for the first time, upgrading to a new bike, or switching to an e-bike, here are some resources to get riding. Mikes Bikes Mike’s Bikes is [...]

Deep Green Champion Spotlight on Cafe Lotus

This April we’re excited to highlight MCE Deep Green Champion, Cafe Lotus in Fairfax. Cafe Lotus features authentic, organic, and sustainable North Indian cuisine, and has been Best of Marin since 1999 and profiled in Zagat. Cafe Lotus is leading the way in sustainable dining and is a Bay Area Green Business, member of [...]

Deep Green Champion: Matthiasson Vineyards

Deep Green Champions are local businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies that have made a public commitment to purchasing 100% renewable energy to run their operations. Join us in supporting these climate action leaders! This February, we’re excited to highlight MCE Deep Green Champion Matthiasson Wines in Napa County. Featured in the New York Times, James [...]

Where to Celebrate International Beer Day

The Deep Green Champion blog series celebrates businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in our service area who have made a public commitment to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions with 100% renewable energy. International Beer Day is celebrated each year on the first Friday in August. The holiday was founded in California to celebrate local [...]

Can Solar Save the Bees?

Updated on 8/29/2023. Originally published on 1/20/2022. Around 80% of crops grown worldwide require pollination. Pollinator populations have experienced global population decline over the last 10 years due to habitat loss, climate change, and exposure to chemicals such as pesticides. This decline of pollinator populations threatens global crop production and the health of entire [...]

Deep Green Champions: National Sourdough Bread Day

The Deep Green Champion blog series celebrates businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies in our service area who have made a public commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with 100% renewable energy. April 1st is National Sourdough Bread Day. The San Francisco Bay Area is known as the home of some of the world’s [...]