{"id":268,"date":"2018-05-23T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T17:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/?p=268"},"modified":"2023-03-25T10:39:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T17:39:21","slug":"mce-clean-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/mce-clean-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"MCE Clean Energy: What is it and how it affects you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ut-DlsIyE1w?rel=0\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Why is\u00a0MCE my new electric service provider?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the last several months, many people have seen advertisements in local papers and on social media about <strong>MCE clean energy<\/strong>, but some customers may still have questions. If you&#8217;re looking for the best info on what MCE Clean Energy is and what it means for you, Del Sol Energy compiled this info for our readers. One of the most common points of confusion may be based on the underlying geography \u2013 we are not in Marin \u2013 so, why is a Marin based agency taking over electric service for our utilities out in the far East Contra Costa County? The truth is, they aren\u2019t! It is all in the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is MCE Clean Energy and What Do I Need to Know?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE, formerly known as Marin Clean Energy, is a <strong>not-for-profit<\/strong>, <strong>public agency<\/strong> that replaces PG&amp;E\u2019s role of sourcing power for the local community at large. MCE is different than PG&amp;E because they choose power sources that are more renewable and non-polluting while offering local control over your electric service options, local economic and workforce benefits, and most importantly, choice in your electric service provider<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-374 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy and PGE\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE.png 997w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE-768x431.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-374\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy and PGE\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE.png 997w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-and-PGE-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>What Does That Mean?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of energy sourcing is not something many of us are familiar with. Historically, PG&amp;E has generated energy and delivered it to our homes and businesses. \u00a0MCE \u201csources\u201d our energy, which means that electric generation will be through MCE. However, it also means that PG&amp;E will still deliver our electricity. Changing over to MCE means that you will still pay PG&amp;E to deliver your electricity, but MCE will generate the electricity they deliver. It is a team effort. \u00a0PG&amp;E is part of the movement to provide cleaner energy options to their customers. PG&amp;E will also continue to maintain the wires and provide gas service. You also still receive just one bill from PG&amp;E, but you can now expect to see your generation and delivery changes broke out into separate line items instead of combined. Learn more about what your billing will look like at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcecleanenergy.org\/billing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mcecleanenergy.org\/billing<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-377 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Bill\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill.png 993w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-377\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Bill\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill.png 993w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Bill-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4>What Are my Options with MCE?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE offers three electricity generation options for their customers to choose from. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>MCE Light Green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: (this is what everyone goes on automatically)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower rate than current PG&amp;E rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% minimum of energy comes from a renewable source, (though they expect to report 61% renewable for 2017<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69% carbon-free emissions (89% carbon-free in 2017)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>MCE Deep Green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cent more per kilowatt hour (about $2 more per month than your regular PG&amp;E bill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100% of energy comes from renewable sources<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green-e Energy certified wind and solar from CA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completely emission-free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of the premium funds the build-out of new local solar farms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcecleanenergy.org\/news\/press-releases\/mce-solar-one-thinking-globally-building-locally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MCE Solar One<\/a><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>MCE Local Solar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All power comes from a solar farm located 16 miles from Contra Costa County in Novato, California<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed long-term rates at 14.2 cents a kilowatt hour (approximately 30% more than Deep Green)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completely emission-free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium directly funds a local solar project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes the growth of a local, fossil-free economy with local green-collar job<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>PG&amp;E<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an MCE \u201copt-out\u201d option<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep current electric generation with PG&amp;E\u2019s current 33% renewable energy services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-5% more expensive than MCE Light Green<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call MCE or go online to opt-out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-376 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Choice\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice.png 998w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-376\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Choice\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice.png 998w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Choice-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4>Where is MCE Available?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE has been serving Bay Area customers since 2010 and is the primary electricity provider in Danville, Concord, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Pinole, Pittsburg, San Ramon, El Cerrito, Lafayette, San Pablo, Richmond, Walnut Creek, and unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County, as well as Napa County, Marin County, and Benicia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-372 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities.png\" alt=\"MCE Member Communities\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities.png 998w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities-768x433.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-372\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities.png\" alt=\"MCE Member Communities\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities.png 998w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Member-Communities-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4>When is This Happening?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is already here! \u00a0For Contra Costa County, the MCE initiative kicked off on April 1 of this year. However, MCE has nearly a decade-long history serving local communities. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Why is This Such A Big Deal?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE is a big deal for a lot of reasons. \u00a0First, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE Light Green <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service costs 2-5% less than PG&amp;E and contains more renewable energy, and that is only one of the multiple options. \u00a0Additionally, MCE has REDUCED rates in the last two years \u2013 while PG&amp;E has increased rates. Third, you can choose WHO provides your power and how much electricity comes from renewable sources. This alone is important because utilities are not an area where consumers typically have a voice. \u00a0We must follow the whole \u201cyou get what you get\u201d mentality and, well \u2013 get what we get. For those more environmentally driven, MCE allows for services to come from renewable and carbon-free sources, such as solar, wind and bioenergy, geothermal, and small hydroelectric. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Communities Make Decisions \u2013 Not the Corporation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE member communities, NOT private shareholders make decisions about MCE energy. \u00a0It is the member communities that determine their own energy sources through a Board of Directors, composed of elected officials. \u00a0Furthermore, MCE does NOT use tax dollars. MCE reinvests in the member communities being services by providing low and stable rates, fostering the build-out of local, renewable projects, and supporting green-collar work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-373 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects.png\" alt=\"MCE Local Energy Projects\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects.png 995w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-373\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects.png\" alt=\"MCE Local Energy Projects\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects.png 995w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Local-Energy-Projects-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4>Why is This Such A Big Deal?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE is a big deal for a lot of reasons. \u00a0First, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE Light Green <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service costs 2-5% less than PG&amp;E and contains more renewable energy, and that is only one of the multiple options. \u00a0Additionally, MCE has REDUCED rates in the last two years \u2013 while PG&amp;E has increased rates. Third, you can choose WHO provides your power and how much electricity comes from renewable sources. This alone is important because utilities are not an area where consumers typically have a voice. \u00a0We must follow the whole \u201cyou get what you get\u201d mentality and, well \u2013 get what we get. For those more environmentally driven, MCE allows for services to come from renewable and carbon-free sources, such as solar, wind and bioenergy, geothermal, and small hydroelectric. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Communities Make Decisions \u2013 Not the Corporation<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCE member communities, NOT private shareholders make decisions about MCE energy. \u00a0It is the member communities that determine their own energy sources through a Board of Directors, composed of elected officials. \u00a0Furthermore, MCE does NOT use tax dollars. MCE reinvests in the member communities being services by providing low and stable rates, fostering the build-out of local, renewable projects, and supporting green-collar work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-375 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Board Members\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members.png 999w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members-768x434.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-375\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members.png\" alt=\"MCE Clean Energy Board Members\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members.png 999w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/MCE-Clean-Energy-Board-Members-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4>What if I have Solar or Want to Go Solar?<\/h4>\n<p>MCE has a pretty generous Net Energy Metering Program. If you are a solar customer, that&#8217;s what you are automatically enrolled in. You go through the regular process with PG&amp;E to get your panels interconnected along with other required steps to get your solar panels to start producing energy for you, you will still get your bill from PG&amp;E.\u00a0 MCE will pay retail + $.01 for kWh for any excess generation you may have. We also offer customers the opportunity to cash out, if you have more than $100 for any excess credit, you will be eligible to cash out in a form of a check.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in Solar? Contact Del Sol Energy for a <a href=\"http:\/\/delsolenergy.info\/quote\">Free Quote<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/delsolenergy.info\/quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-364 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM.png\" alt=\"Del Sol Energy Quote\" width=\"340\" height=\"55\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM.png 340w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM-300x49.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM.png\" alt=\"Del Sol Energy Quote\" width=\"340\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM.png 340w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-4.59.40-PM-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary information for this article was taken from the official website for MCE and you can reach out to MCE directly at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@mcecleanenergy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@mcecleanenergy.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by phone at 1-888-632-3674, or by checking out their Contra Costa-specific webpage at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcecleanenergy.org\/contracosta.?utm_source=delsoenergy&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=delsolenergy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mcecleanenergy.org\/contracosta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is\u00a0MCE my new electric service provider? 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