Job Training for Underserved Youth Builds a Better Bay Area
Local youth join new construction trades academy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2023 Press Contact:Jackie Nuñez, Bilingual Communications Manager (925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. —Job growth is strong in the green building sector and is expected to expand. A new academy [...]
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 [...]
Investing in Careers Through Rising Sun
Explore MCE’s green workforce training investments and impact by learning more about: ● MCE’s partnership with the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity ● Development of the Energy Storage and Decarbonization Curriculum ● Past program participants MCE is committed to ensuring a just transition to a clean energy economy. Since 2012, MCE has invested nearly [...]
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 [...]
The Power of a Clean Energy Economy
Blog post originally published on Industry Dive Technological improvements and demand for clean energy have caused a boom in the clean energy economy and green jobs across the country. Clean energy employment opportunities grew a staggering 70% faster than total nationwide employment opportunities from 2015 to 2019. By 2019, clean energy jobs outnumbered fossil fuel [...]
Green Workforce Spotlight: Damian Lee
MCE is proud to partner with the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity on green workforce training opportunities. Rising Sun offers training programs for youth, women, and individuals interested in reentering the workforce The programs help trainees land well-paying jobs in the clean energy and construction industries. Born and raised in East Oakland, Damian Lee recently [...]
MCE Invests $5 Million in Diverse Businesses in 2021
Includes Woman–, Minority–, LGBT–, and Disabled–Veteran–Owned Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2022 MCE Press Contact: Jenna Tenney, Marketing & Communications Manager (925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE’s second annual Supplier Diversity Report, published on March 1, 2022, showcases MCE’s $5 million investment in small and diverse businesses. MCE spent [...]