MCE Honors Four Local Leaders with 15th Annual Charles McGlashan Awards
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Contacto con la prensa:
Jackie Nuñez | Gerente principal de comunicaciones
(925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org
SAN RAFAEL y CONCORD, Calif. - Four Bay Area environmental leaders have been recognized for their exceptional commitment to building cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities.
MCE’s 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’s founding Chair, Charles F. McGlashan. The annual award celebrates local changemakers whose leadership advances environmental justice and climate ready communities.
Entre los galardonados de este año figuran:
• The Utility Reform Network (TURN)
• Maria Albuja-Pavon of North Marin Community Services
• Richard Fleming of the Benicia Community Sustainability Commission
• Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
“Confronting climate change is an all-hands-on-deck effort, which is why we are celebrating these passionate leaders guiding our communities toward meaningful change, We need more leaders like them, and we are grateful for their bold dedication.”
The Utility Reform Network (TURN)
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’s Community Power Symposium and supports EV charging deployment, particularly in Richmond, offering a replicable model for equitable, community-driven clean mobility.
Maria Albuja-Pavon of North Marin Community Services
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.
Richard Fleming, Chair of the Benicia Community Sustainability Commission)
Richard’s leadership helped launch a direct mail campaign in early 2025 promoting MCE’s clean energy resources to more than 120 Benicia businesses—advancing 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.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
Habitat for Humanity’s 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’s values of accessibility and environmental stewardship.
El trabajo de la MCE es posible gracias a la colaboración con destacados líderes medioambientales. Si desea colaborar con la MCE para avanzar hacia un futuro de energía limpia, póngase en contacto con engagement@mceCleanEnergy.org.
Información acerca de MCE: MCE es una agencia pública sin fines de lucro y el proveedor de electricidad preferido por más de 600,000 cuentas de clientes y 1.8 millones de habitantes y negocios de los condados de Contra Costa, Marin, Napa y Solano. MCE, que marca el estándar para la energía limpia en California desde 2010, lidera con un 60% a 100% de energía renovable a tarifas estables, atiende una demanda máxima de 1400 MW, reduce significativamente las emisiones de efecto invernadero y reinvierte millones de dólares en programas locales. Para obtener información adicional sobre MCE, visite mcecleanenergy.org, o síganos en su plataforma social preferida @mceCleanEnergy.
