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 [...]

MCE’s LIFT Program Demonstrates the Benefits of Tailored Energy Efficiency and Electrification Programs

Customers save money, reduce emissions, and increase home comfort and safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2021 MCE Press Contact: Jenna Famular, Marketing & Communications Manager (925) 378-6747 | jtenney@mcecleanenergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE is excited to share the results of a recent study conducted for its Low-Income Families and Tenants (LIFT) [...]

By |August 5th, 2021|MCE News, Press Releases|

Programs Spotlight: A Focus on Equity and Affordability

MCE’s Programs Spotlight series highlights the power of MCE: the power of people over profit. By putting more renewable energy on our shared grid, we clean up polluting fossil fuels. MCE’s efforts on climate justice and energy innovations help vulnerable populations qualify for programs like electric vehicles, energy storage, workforce development, and energy savings. [...]

MCE Launches New Community Solar Discount Programs

Community Solar Connection and Green Access offer customer bill discounts and 100% renewable power FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2021 MCE Press Contact: Jenna Famular, Marketing & Communications Manager (925) 378-6747 | jtenney@mcecleanenergy.org SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — MCE is excited to announce the launch of our newest programs, Community Solar Connection and Green Access, [...]

The Power of a CLEEN Energy Future

The Clean Economy Empowerment Now (CLEEN) Project is our nation’s first cooperative idea database designed specifically for federal leaders and focused on providing actionable ideas to combat climate change, Build Back Better, and advance climate justice. The CLEEN Project was created through a collective of more than 250 contributors and 75 Advisory Board members from [...]

By |March 11th, 2021|MCE News|

Black Environmentalist: Doria Robinson

In honor of Black History month, we are proud to feature Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth. Doria has made significant contributions in the fight for environmental justice and food sovereignty and has helped create a positive learning environment for Richmond youth. Her projects at Urban Tilth have included helping to restore the Richmond [...]

Learn How MCE Can Help You Reduce Your Energy Burden

January is Poverty Awareness Month, and MCE recognizes the additional burdens that COVID-19 has created for American households. The 2018 California Poverty Measure estimates that approximately one third of Californians were considered at or close to the federal poverty level, meaning they lacked enough resources to meet basic needs. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient [...]

Native American Heritage Month: Charlie Toledo

November is Native American Heritage month, an important opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans. This month we are proud to highlight Charlie Toledo, Executive Director of Suscol Intertribal Council, for her significant contributions to sustainability and increasing visibility and accessibility of resources for indigenous populations. Suscol Intertribal [...]

By |November 26th, 2020|Equity, Sustainability, MCE News|

Community Partnerships Bring Additional Resources to Vulnerable Communities

The Marin Community Foundation (MCF) is committed to supporting local efforts that help low-income Marin residents easily access the information, incentives, and services that are necessary for comprehensive, integrated home improvements, that can positively impact health and well-being, and that can result in energy savings.  MCF has recognized MCE's efforts in this area with a $164,000 [...]

Environmentalist Spotlight: Councilmember Gabriel Quinto

October marks Filipino American History Month, a celebration of the rich history, culture, and contributions of the largest Asian American community in California. As part of our celebrations this month, MCE is proud to recognize El Cerrito City Councilmember Gabriel Quinto. Councilmember Quinto is a former board member of the San Francisco Bay Chapter [...]