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Customer Spotlight: EV Charging at 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center

Guest blog post by MCE EV Charging Partner, 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center At 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center, we believe in the power of plants as medicine, and climate change is one of the biggest threats facing us today. As a local business that relies on growing plants for our lives and livelihoods, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How to Charge Your EV for Less

This blog covers the following strategies to lower the cost of EV charging: ● Charging during off-peak hours ● Finding free or low-cost charging stations ● Choosing an energy efficient EV ● Using the MCE Sync app Saving money on fuel is one of the many benefits of driving an EV. With the right charging [...]

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 [...]

EV Charging for Your Marin County Property

To support the development of additional EV charging stations at affordable housing properties in Marin, MCE is offering: ● 100% free EV chargers for qualified properties● Full project management, technical assistance and installation support● EV training and education for staff members and tenants MCE is working to create equitable communities by building a clean [...]

How to Travel Sustainably this Holiday Season

Over 47% of Americans plan to travel this holiday season, and 91% of long-distance holiday travel is by car. Cut your holiday travel emissions by: ● using MCE's income-qualified rebates to upgrade to an EV before you travel; ● planning your charging route before you go with EV road trip resources; or ● renting an [...]

Ask an Expert: What’s the Environmental Impact of EV Batteries?

In our “Ask an Expert” series, MCE specialists take a deep dive answering questions and sharing insights about a specific topic or program. Do you have a burning question about energy or MCE’s work? Let us know at communications@mceCleanEnergy.org. How long do the batteries in EVs last? That one’s easy! The California state government [...]