ENERGY EFFICIENCY/SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES
Solano County businesses can unlock cost-saving energy solutions through BayREN (Bay Area Regional Energy Network) and MCE (Marin Clean Energy). BayREN offers energy efficiency programs that help businesses reduce energy waste, lower utility bills, and access incentives for sustainable upgrades. MCE, Solano County’s local clean energy provider, gives businesses the power to choose 60-100% renewable energy, lowering carbon footprints while maintaining competitive rates.
Through these innovative energy programs, Solano businesses can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to a greener economy—all while supporting economic growth and sustainability in the region.
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a coalition of the Bay Area’s nine counties — a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on energy, water, and greenhouse gas reduction.
Programs & Rebates
Energy upgrades improve comfort and boost energy efficiency in buildings, leading to significant savings on energy bills. BayREN offers programs tailored for homeowners, multifamily property owners, and financing options for businesses—making it easier and more rewarding to invest in energy upgrades.
The EASE program supports hard-to-reach and underserved households by improving resilience, health, comfort, and energy affordability.
BAMBE helps property owners and managers improve older multifamily buildings, enhancing energy efficiency and resident comfort.
The Green Labeling program provides Home Energy Score (HES) assessments, helping homeowners understand their energy efficiency potential before upgrading.
This program helps homeowners and renters install water-efficient and energy-saving upgrades, reducing costs and supporting environmental sustainability.
BayREN provides guidance to local governments in developing and implementing energy policies, such as reach codes and California Energy Code updates.
Supporting small businesses, this program provides energy efficiency solutions that help businesses reduce energy costs, increase sustainability, and stay competitive.
This initiative assists local governments and special districts in identifying and applying for funding to improve public buildings.
The TDS program helps public buildings transition to energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions.
MCE is California’s first Community Choice Aggregation program providing fossil-free electricity service to residents and businesses in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties. By offering affordable renewable energy options, MCE helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint while saving on electricity costs.
Programs & Rebates
MCE customers have access to additional programs and offers that have been designed to meet the needs of your area. Filter by the type of customer you are to see what you may qualify for.
Energy efficiency providers, get paid for implementing long-term energy efficiency measures. Learn more here.
Demand response providers, get paid for shifting energy usage during demand response events. Learn more here.
Contractors get $1,500 for replacing a broken water heater with a loaner water heater, then a heat pump water heater. Learn more here.
Work with an energy expert to identify low- to no-cost energy upgrades that increase your operational efficiency and save money on your utility bills. Learn more here.
Reduce your monthly energy bill, get caught up on late payments, and install energy- and water-saving measures. Learn more here.
Find MCE, local, state, and federal offers available to you for appliances, home upgrades, EVs, solar, and battery storage. Learn more here.
Receive a $20 or $25 monthly discount on electricity bills. Learn more here.
Get rebates and tax credits for home improvements, appliance upgrades, and new or used EVs. Learn more here.
Save up to $20 per month on your electric bill simply by using your home battery daily. Learn more here.
Receive free home energy assessment and energy-saving upgrades, such as attic insulation, duct sealing, and smart thermostats for qualifying single-family residences.
Learn More HereEligible multifamily property owners can secure cash rebates, no-cost energy assessments, and technical assistance to support electrification, energy, and water saving upgrades.
Learn More HereEligible multifamily property owners can secure cash rebates, no-cost energy assessments, and technical assistance to support electrification, energy, and water saving upgrades.
Learn More HereGet rebates for EV chargers, along with end-to-end project support. Learn more here.
Learn about opportunities for paid positions with local energy contractors. Learn more here.
Get cash to hire and train new staff, along with personalized, on-the-job consultation. Learn more here.
Compare your current electricity rate to other options. Learn more here.
Download a free EV smart-charging app that automates EV charging at home to use the least expensive and cleanest energy on the grid.
Learn More HereGet up to $3,500 off the purchase or lease of a qualifying EV. Learn more here.
Receive credits for the excess energy you generate and send to the grid. Learn more here.
Find and submit proposals for projects with MCE. Learn more here.
Get paid to reduce or shift your energy usage from 4–9 pm during the summer when there is a demand response event.
Learn More HereWork with a dedicated energy coach to identify customized energy-savings opportunities including maintenance, operational, and behavior changes as well as capital improvements that qualify for rebates and incentives.
Learn More HereGet expert support on energy-saving projects including equipment upgrades and rebates for your small or medium-sized business.
Learn More HereDevelop a small-scale renewable energy project on your property and get paid through one of the most competitively priced Feed-In Tariff programs in California.
Learn More HereReduce your multifamily property's energy use and get money back for energy kWh and therm you save.
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