California Community Electricity Providers Issue $5 Billion in Bonds for Clean Energy Projects

Up to $840 Million in Savings Expected Over the Next 30 Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — California’s community choice electricity providers are creating new pathways to reduce costs for clean [...]

By |March 27th, 2023|MCE News, Press Releases|

Public Electricity Provider Seeks Clean Energy Projects to Combat Climate Change

MCE requests offers for energy storage, renewable and carbon-free energy, and resource adequacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE is taking the next step in its ongoing fight against climate change by proactively pursuing [...]

$19 Million in Electricity Bill Relief Delivered to Bay Area Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — California’s community energy providers aren’t just fighting climate change, they’re fighting for economic equity. Rising energy costs place a disproportionate burden on members of traditionally disadvantaged communities and MCE [...]

Local Electricity Provider Invests $4.6 Million in Certified Small and Diverse Businesses

Includes Small, Micro, Woman–, Minority–, LGBT–, and Disabled–Veteran–Owned Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local electricity provider, MCE, is issuing its 2023 Supplier Diversity Report, showcasing its $4.6 million investment in diverse businesses. That [...]

By |March 6th, 2023|MCE News, Press Releases|

Pittsburg Mayor Takes the Helm of Local Electricity Provider

Shanelle Scales-Preston becomes MCE Board Chair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local electricity provider, MCE, continues to chart a path toward a more sustainable future with new leadership from City of Pittsburg Mayor, Shanelle [...]

By |February 28th, 2023|MCE News, Press Releases|

Bay Area Changemakers Recognized for Outstanding Environmental Leadership

MCE honors Napa Green, Matt Belasco, and Sara Bellafronte FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE’s Board of Directors recognized three recipients of this year’s Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Awards on February 16, 2023. The [...]

By |February 17th, 2023|Awards, MCE News, Press Releases|

MCE Shares the Love this Valentine’s Day with $3.25 Million for Local Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Brand Communications(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — This Valentine’s Day is sure to be electric with an additional $3.25 million in federal funding to support Bay Area residents and businesses. Local electricity provider, MCE, will use the funds [...]

Bay Area Drivers Receive Over $1 Million in EV Rebates from MCE

Local electricity provider supports low-income drivers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Manager of Brand Communications(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local clean energy provider, MCE, has distributed over $1 million in income-qualified electric vehicle rebates since December 2019. These rebates help Bay Area drivers take [...]

Local Electricity Provider Seeking to Become First Community Choice Agency to Own Energy Generation Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2023 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local clean energy provider, MCE, is taking the first step toward pursuing full or partial ownership in turn-key clean energy projects providing 95-100% carbon-free energy. The agency is using a Request [...]

Bay Area Residents and Businesses Now Served by 100% Renewable Electricity from MCE Deep Green

No premium for income-qualified residents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2022 MCE Press Contact:Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE’s Deep Green 100% renewable energy has become the default electricity service in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties. Homes and businesses starting new electric [...]