MCE retracts ‘100% fossil-free’ claim as oversight reforms progress

MCE will no longer claim it provides “100% fossil-free power.”

The renewable energy agency, formerly known as Marin Clean Energy, is removing the term from its materials, Jamie Tuckey, the “chief customer officer,” said Wednesday in an email to the company board.

“Our goal is to ensure that MCE’s communications meet the highest standard of accuracy, transparency and consistency with California’s disclosure framework,” Tuckey wrote.

The retraction of a key branding claim followed a Jan.