Energy Programs for Businesses and Multifamily Properties
- MCE Deep Green Program
- MCE Local Sol Program
- MCE energy savings for Multifamily properties
- bayren Small & Medium businesses
Deep Green Program
Become an MCE Deep Green Champion and we’ll help spread the word about your business' commitment to environmental sustainability. Your participation in MCE’s Deep Green 100% renewable energy service makes a tangible difference in your community and environment. 50% of Deep Green revenues are invested in local projects, like the San Rafael Airport solar project.
How to Become a Deep Green Champion
Opt up to Deep Green 100% renewable energy service and complete this online form to start enjoying your complimentary marking benefits.
The MCE Deep Green Champions feature on the MCE website and social media network can highlight your business and your decision to go Deep Green, telling your story and connecting with thousands of potential customers that value environmental commitment. More information to sign up for 100% renewable energy for your business can be found at the MCE Deep Green Champion page: www.mcecleanenergy.com/deep-green-champions.
MCE Local Sol Program
In addition to MCE's Deep Green program, businesses can also choose to opt up to MCE's Local Sol 100-percent local solar option. With energy produced by a local solar farm located in Novato, California, Local Sol truly is local. Become a Local Sol founding customer to promote the growth of our local green economy.
How is Local Sol different from Deep Green?
MCE's Deep Green program and Local Sol program both offer 100% renewable options for businesses. The major differences are the source, location, and price of power.
Deep Green | Local Sol | |
Source | Wind & Solar | 100% Solar |
Location | Within California, Outside of MCE's Service Area | Novato Cooley Quarry, California |
Price Premium | Light Green rate + $0.01/kWh | $0.142/kWh |
More information to sign up for 100% local solar energy for your business can be found at the MCE Local Sol page: www.mcecleanenergy.org/100-local-solar/.
Energy Savings for Multifamily Properties
Multifamily property owners can receive rebates, free comprehensive assessments, and technical assistance for energy and water saving measures from MCE, as well as recommendations for electrification such as replacing existing gas appliances with energy-efficient electric models.
Plus multifamily property owners and renters who meet specific income requirements can receive additional rebates for energy saving measures, as part of MCE’s Low Income Families & Tenants (LIFT) Program.
The rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis so apply today!
Program Benefits
- Up to $6,000 per unit for electrification measures
- Other upgrades include HVAC, windows, insulation, water savings, heat pumps and more!
- Extra $1,200 per unit for income-qualified multifamily property owners or renters through the LIFT program
- NO-COST comprehensive assessment and consultation with a multifamily energy and water expert
Eligibility Requirements
Your multifamily property:
- Must be located in MCE's service area
- Must have 5 or more units
- Offers affordable housing or is a deed-restricted property*
*Deed-restricted affordable housing refers to units that limit the rent or purchase price and require occupancy by low-income tenants for a set period of time. It is housing that has been registered to be exclusively affordable.
BayREN Business FLEXmarket
The City encourages small and medium businesses as well as local contractors to sign up for the BayREN Business FLEXmarket program. Save money on your next energy upgrade project with BayREN. Incentives for energy efficient HVAC, refrigeration, LED lighting, water heating, envelope and more are available to small and medium businesses. Reduce energy use and improve air quality and comfort at your business starting today!
BayREN Business FLEXmarket is also seeking contractors who serve businesses in the Bay Area to sign up for the program.