MCE Honors Four Local Leaders with 15th Annual Charles McGlashan Awards
PARA SA AGAD NA PAGLABAS
Monday, April 20, 2026
Pindutin ang Contact:
Jackie Nuñez | Senior Communications Manager
(925) 695-2124 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org
SAN RAFAEL at 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.
Ang mga pinarangalan ngayong taon ay kinabibilangan ng:
• 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.
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Tungkol sa MCE: Ang MCE ay isang pampublikong ahensya na hindi pangkalakal at ang ginustong tagapagbigay ng kuryente para sa mahigit 600,000 customer account at 1.8 milyong residente at negosyo sa mga county ng Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, at Solano. Itinatakda ang pamantayan para sa malinis na enerhiya sa California simula noong 2010, nangunguna ang MCE na may 60-100% renewable power sa matatag na rate, nagsisilbi sa 1400 MW peak load, makabuluhang binabawasan ang mga greenhouse emissions, at muling namumuhunan ng milyun-milyon sa mga lokal na programa. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa MCE, bisitahin ang mcecleanenergy.org, o sundan kami sa iyong gustong social platform @mceCleanEnergy.
