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Transportation has surpassed electricity generation as the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. In California, the transportation sector alone accounts for almost 40% of total emissions. Sustainable transportation focuses on reducing environmental impact while equitably meeting the mobility needs of everyone. Sustainable transportation can reduce traffic and transportation costs, improve air quality, and support healthier lifestyles. Most importantly, it helps lower emissions to mitigate climate change and create a healthy and equitable future for all.
Sustainable Transportation Options
Whether you choose to travel less or find more sustainable methods, here’s how you can green your transportation.
Walking
Commuting on foot is emission and cost free. Walking is a terrific way to get exercise, reduce stress, and see your community through new eyes. Visit CalBike to find walking and biking routes in your area.
Cycling
Biking cuts down on transportation costs and reduces emissions. An added benefit is that it helps you stay active and is associated with a 风险较低 of heart disease and cancer. If you live in a hilly area consider investing in an e-bike for a sustainable, fast, and easy commute. When purchasing a bike, consider supporting local businesses like 迈克的自行车 或 新车轮 使用 100% 可再生能源。
公共交通
Public transportation reduces the total number of vehicles on the road. Someone who commutes 20 miles per day can reduce their annual CO2 排放量减少 48,000 磅 by using public transit. The Bay Area offers several options, including BART, bus, ferry, and paratransit. Use an online commuter tool to find routes near you. For on-demand driving needs, consider using a car sharing service for a more sustainable alternative to car ownership.
拼车
Carpooling keeps unnecessary vehicles off the road, which lowers emissions and improves air quality. You can save on gas, maintenance, and parking fees and shorten your commute by reducing traffic and using HOV lanes. Resources like 511 旧金山湾 can connect you with other carpoolers heading in your direction.
电动汽车（EV）
EVs run on electricity instead of diesel or gas. Powering an EV with renewable energy is an effective option for drivers looking to save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Compared to EV drivers who charge up with MCE’s Deep Green 100% 可再生能源, gas car drivers pay about 200% more annually to fill their tanks.
The two basic types of EVs are battery EVs (BEVs), which run solely on electricity, and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs), which run on electricity and use gas as backup. This 电动汽车节能计算器 compares models to help you find a vehicle that matches your budget and lifestyle. You can charge your EV at home with Level 1 charging in any standard outlet or you can upgrade to a 240-volt outlet for faster Level 2 charging. Most large appliances like ovens and dryers use 240-volt outlets. If you can’t charge at home, look for one of the 400+ public EV charging stations across MCE’s service area.
Local Resources
Here are local resources to help you commute more sustainably in MCE’s service area.
Drive Clean Bay Area
Drive Clean Bay Area offers incentives and resources to help Bay Area residents switch to an EV. The nonprofit collaboration was launched by MCE, Transportation Authority of Marin, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to encourage emission-free transportation. Drive Clean Bay Area provides guides to switching to EVs, hosts regular events to help residents make the switch, and runs biannual savings events with discounted pricing on a variety of new BEVs and PHEVs. Their next EV Discount Campaign launches in November 2021.
马林通勤
马林通勤 将往返马林县的居民和通勤者与电动汽车和公共交通等可持续交通方式联系起来。他们甚至还提供小贴士，鼓励健康、高效的远程办公。
索拉诺流动性
索拉诺流动性 帮助居民找到更可持续的通勤选择。Solano Mobility 还通过为老年人、残疾人和学生提供专门计划，帮助确保安全健康的交通选择。
V-Commute
V-Commute is a Napa-based organization that encourages alternative forms of transportation by connecting commuters to local programs such as The Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. V-Commute also hosts challenges to encourage residents to bike, walk, carpool, telework, or take public transit.
511 孔特拉科斯塔
511 孔特拉科斯塔 将通勤者与当地的自行车、步行、公共交通和拼车等各种激励措施联系起来。他们的 "保证乘车回家 "计划还为通勤者报销意外情况下的交通费用，如生病或错过拼车时间。
How MCE Supports Sustainable Transportation
Here’s what MCE offers to support sustainable transportation.
MCE’s EV Rebates for Qualifying Customers
MCE is offering a $3,500 rebate for qualifying customers to purchase or lease new EVs. MCE can also help qualifying customers combine the rebate with federal, state, and local incentives.
EV Charging 为工作场所和多户住宅提供电站回扣
MCE 的 电动汽车充电退款计划 covers both large and small charging projects (2−20+ ports). The program allows market rate and low-income multifamily properties and workplaces to save up to $3,000 per port. If the properties opt up to Deep Green 100% 可再生能源, they can get an additional $400 per charging port. MCE will provide technical assistance in the application and installation process.
MCE 的 EV Charging 费率
Take advantage of MCE’s residential EV rates for a cost-effective way to charge your EV at home. MCE’s EV rates are flat, that is, they’re based on the time of day that you use electricity as opposed to a tiered rate, which is based on the amount of electricity you use. MCE offers incentives for charging during off-peak usage hours, like at night when charging is least expensive. This rate supports the grid by shifting load away from high-peak usage times when there’s more strain on the grid to times when generation is plentiful and overall usage is low.
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