{"id":81330,"date":"2026-04-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcecleanenergy.org\/?p=81330"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:48:30","slug":"these-changemakers-are-powering-a-brighter-bay-area-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcecleanenergy.org\/de\/these-changemakers-are-powering-a-brighter-bay-area-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Diese Changemaker gestalten eine bessere Zukunft f\u00fcr die Bay Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"81330\" class=\"elementor elementor-81330\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e0b8c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29e0b8c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee5d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bee5d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MCE Honors Four Local Leaders with 15th Annual Charles McGlashan Awards<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c064980 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c064980\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d8d978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6d8d978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b44975 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b44975\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aed0b3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"aed0b3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b583f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1b583f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><u><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/u><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Monday, April 20, 2026<\/p><p data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"><u><strong>Press Contact:<\/strong><\/u><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" \/>Jackie Nu\u00f1ez | Senior Communications Manager<br \/>(925) 695-2124 |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:communications@mceCleanEnergy.org\">communications@mceCleanEnergy.org<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50be664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50be664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Four Bay Area environmental leaders have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to building cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">MCE\u2019s Board of Directors has selected the local recipients of its annual Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Awards, established in 2011 to commemorate the legacy of MCE\u2019s founding Chair, Charles F. McGlashan. The annual award celebrates local changemakers whose leadership advances environmental justice and climate ready communities.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">This year\u2019s honorees include:<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u2022 The Utility Reform Network (TURN)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u2022 Maria Albuja-Pavon of North Marin Community Services<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u2022 Richard Fleming of the Benicia Community Sustainability Commission<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>\u2022 Habitat for Humanity East Bay\/Silicon Valley<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-pa-eq-height=\"{&quot;targetType&quot;:&quot;widget&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:[&quot;.elementor-widget-image .elementor-widget-container&quot;,&quot;.elementor-widget-blockquote 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fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/mcecleanenergy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shanelle-Scales-Preston-website-quote-with-image-1-scaled-e1745003950381.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-64470\" alt=\"MCE Board Member Shanelle Scales-Preston\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-pa-eq-height=\"{&quot;targetType&quot;:&quot;widget&quot;,&quot;target&quot;:[&quot;.elementor-widget-blockquote .elementor-widget-container&quot;],&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;load&quot;,&quot;enableOn&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;,&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;]}\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5212cad7 e-con-full premium-equal-height-yes e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5212cad7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;premium_eq_height_switcher&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;premium_eq_height_target&quot;:[&quot;.elementor-widget-blockquote .elementor-widget-container&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d4a8ba elementor-blockquote--align-left elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"30d4a8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\u201cConfronting climate change is an all-hands-on-deck effort, which is why we are\ncelebrating these passionate leaders guiding our communities toward meaningful\nchange, We need more leaders like them, and we are grateful for their bold dedication.\u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-q-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author\">Shanelle Scales-Preston, MCE Board Chair and member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f75b5eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f75b5eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba37059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ba37059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d8e6b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d8e6b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Utility Reform Network (TURN)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">TURN partnered with MCE to expand EV charging at five Bay Area Black churches, gathering input from more than 300 community members, including residents in state- designated disadvantaged communities. TURN continues to play a key role in MCE\u2019s Community Power Symposium and supports EV charging deployment, particularly in Richmond, offering a replicable model for equitable, community-driven clean mobility.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Maria Albuja-Pavon of North Marin Community Services<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">As Climate Action Coordinator, Maria leads the Volunteer Promotores Program, empowering 21 Latine community leaders who have engaged more than 600 residents across Novato, San Rafael, and West Marin. The program connects families with MCE programs, renewable energy options, and utility savings such as CARE and FERA discounts. In 2025, Maria organized bilingual presentations and cohosted the first annual Our BrightFuture: Electrification and Energy Efficiency Fair, drawing 250 attendees and 19 exhibitors. Her culturally responsive outreach strengthens equitable participation in climate solutions.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Richard Fleming, Chair of the Benicia Community Sustainability Commission)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Richard\u2019s leadership helped launch a direct mail campaign in early 2025 promoting MCE\u2019s clean energy resources to more than 120 Benicia businesses\u2014advancing clean energy adoption in the first Solano County community served by MCE. He also represents MCE at community events, helping residents and businesses access programs that support local sustainability goals.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Habitat for Humanity East Bay\/Silicon Valley<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Habitat for Humanity\u2019s Esperanza Place in Walnut Creek is a model for climate-smart affordable housing. The 42-unit Zero Net Energy townhome development produces more energy than it consumes, reducing utility costs for residents while advancing equity and sustainability. Its transit-oriented design and community focused layout reflect MCE\u2019s values of accessibility and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71d850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a71d850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">MCE\u2019s work is possible thanks to partnerships with outstanding environmental leaders. To collaborate with MCE to advance a clean energy future, contact <a href=\"mailto:engagement@mceCleanEnergy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engagement@mceCleanEnergy.org<\/a>.<\/p><center><strong>###<\/strong><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda0904 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eda0904\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf37b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"bf37b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e65a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e65a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><strong>About MCE:<\/strong> MCE is a not-for-profit public agency and the preferred electricity provider for more than 600,000 customer accounts and 1.8 million residents and businesses across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties. Setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010, MCE leads with 60-100% renewable power at stable rates, serving a 1400 MW peak load, significantly reducing greenhouse emissions, and reinvesting millions in local programs. 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