What an amazing Earth Day it was! MCE joined the fun across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties, spreading eco-love and making a positive impact. Under the 2024 Earth Day theme “Planet vs Plastics,” many events emphasized reducing plastic pollution through awareness and action. In 2024, MCE attended more than 10 Earth Day events, meeting more than 600 people across our service area.
Contra Costa
- Walnut Creek Earth Day
- Pinole Earth Walk
- Richmond Earth Day
- Danville Interfaith Earth Day Fest
Marin
- Mill Valley Earth Day
- BioMarin Earth Day
- San Rafael High School Earth Day
- Vivalon Earth Day
Napa
- Napa Earth Day
- American Canyon Earth Day
Solano
- Fairfield Blues, Brews, and BBQ Cook Off
From reducing waste to promoting clean energy, each event showcased the power of collective action. Together, we’re making strides towards a healthier planet for all. Here are some ways to keep the Earth Day spirit alive year-round. Together, we can make every day Earth Day!
- Choose 100% renewable electricity with MCE
- Choose an EV, bike, walk, or use public transportation instead of gas-powered vehicles
- Reduce consumption from vampire appliances by using power strips with on-off switches
Another great way MCE is keeping the momentum going is by showcasing the major milestones clean energy is hitting!
Did you know?
- During 31 of the past 43 days, clean energy generation exceeded electricity demand during part of the day; that’s compared to only seven days all of last year.
- Solar projects generated enough electricity to power millions of homes, and the amount of demand served by solar hit a new record, powering 86.4% of electricity demand.
- For the first time ever, battery storage discharge was the largest source of supply to power the grid at a point during the day.
Share these fun facts with your community so we can keep the spirit of Earth Day going all year round.
