MCE’s top priorities are YOU — and the health of our planet. MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. We offer renewable power at stable rates, reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, and reinvest millions of dollars in community benefit programs. MCE provides electricity service and cutting-edge energy programs to more than 1.5 million people in 38 member communities in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties.
MCE established the first Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in California after state law was passed to make this new type of energy provider possible. As the trailblazer for local clean energy, MCE was the first not-for-profit organization to offer electricity as an alternative to PG&E. With our launch in 2010, customers in our service area had a choice in electricity providers for the first time, along with the benefits of increased transparency from a public agency.
With the help of local leadership, champion businesses, and individuals like you, MCE has redefined the local energy landscape and created choices where there were none. We want a better future — for ourselves, for the people we love, and for all things living on this planet.
Benefit from cleaner air, stable rates, choice, and local control
Buys and builds fossil-free energy for you
More renewable energy on the power grid means less reliance on fossil fuels, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and new green-collar jobs in your community. We’re locally controlled by your elected community leaders who represent your needs on topics like rates and rebate programs.
Our vision is to lead California to an equitable, clean, affordable, and reliable energy economy by serving as a model for community-based renewable energy, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge, clean-tech products and programs.
Our mission is to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and creating equitable community benefits.
Our vision is to lead California to an equitable, clean, affordable, and reliable energy economy by serving as a model for community-based renewable energy, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge, clean-tech products and programs.
Our mission is to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and creating equitable community benefits.
We fight climate change with leading-edge, community-centered programs and policies.
We prioritize environmental and economic justice for communities of concern.
We serve our communities and customers through open and transparent engagement.
We celebrate diverse identities at work and in our communities.
We strive for a sustainable workplace, community, and planet.
We invest in financial strength to deliver stable rates and programs.
The movement that disrupted California’s energy industry grew from a spark that started with a few passionate environmental advocates and local leaders.
In 2002, a groundbreaking Community Choice Aggregation Law passed in California, allowing groups of communities to purchase their own power, supported completely by revenues rather than by taxpayer subsidies.
Rebekah Collins, co-founder of Sustainable Fairfax, recognized the opportunity to make renewable energy more accessible and combat climate change. She brought the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) idea to the attention of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and Fairfax Town Council. One by one, local grassroots organizations and local leaders joined the cause. Former Marin County Supervisor Charles McGlashan provided guidance, and his tireless efforts were instrumental in making the CCA concept a reality.
The Result? MCE, a renewable energy provider that represents the values and interests of its communities, launched as California’s first CCA in May 2010.
After MCE’s initial successful impact, 24 additional CCAs have formed throughout California. Through their energy service, these CCAs are helping 14 million customers stop the escalation of damaging greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and increase energy efficiency. Great things happen when we empower communities to create their own choices.
“We’ll just keep trying to do the right thing, as we always do, for as long as we can. I imagine that this point is the main theme of all our hard work — to do the best for the Earth and all her children, all the time, with every action and decision we make.”
Founding Chair, Former Marin County Supervisor
MCE is formed
MCE launches service in Marin County and becomes California’s first CCA
Richmond becomes the first community outside Marin County to join MCE
Benicia, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and unincorporated Napa County join MCE
American Canyon, Calistoga, Lafayette, Napa, St. Helena, Walnut Creek, and Yountville join MCE
Concord, Danville, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Pinole, Pittsburg, San Ramon, and unincorporated Contra Costa County join MCE
Unincorporated Solano County joins MCE
Vallejo and Pleasant Hill join MCE
Fairfield joins MCE
Hercules joins MCE
MCE is formed
MCE launches service in Marin County and becomes MCE, California’s first CCA
Richmond, the first community outside of Marin County joins
Benicia, El Cerrito, San Pablo, and unincorporated Napa County join
Founding Chair, Former Marin County Supervisor
Founding Board Member, Former Sausalito Council Member
Founding Board Member, Former Marin County Supervisor
Founding Board Member, Former Ross Council Member
Founding Vice Chair Former Mill Valley Mayor
Founding Board Member, Former San Anselmo Council Member
Founding Board Member, Former Tiburon Council Member
Founding Board Member, Former Fairfax Council Member
Founding Board Member, Former Belvedere Council Member
Founding Executive Director
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