Looking to the Future.

At Groundswell, we highlight the voices of individuals performing transformative work in their communities and finding workable solutions to important challenges. 

Stories of Building Community Power

  • SOUL: An Investment in Housing Equity & Rural Resilience
    Spring is here, and as temperatures rise, utility bills will increase to keep households cool in the warmer months. In rural areas, many older homes have massive energy burdens due to out-of-date appliances, air leakage, poor infrastructure, and other energy inefficiencies. Groundswell is revitalizing rural communities through energy-efficient upgrades with the Save on Utilities Long Term (SOUL™) program. An investment in energy efficiency is an investment in housing equity. Creating comfortable homes, and reducing the financial burden on households leads to thriving and sustainable communities.
  • Making a Difference one Household at a time with SOUL
    In Georgia, many low- to moderate-income households face disproportionate energy burdens. Energy burdens are measured by the percentage of total household income spent on household electricity bills. 
  • Celebrating Inspiring Women in the Solar Industry
    This year, we've cherished the time and space offered to first commemorate clean energy trailblazers and social justice leaders during Black History Month and the opportunity to celebrate women in the clean energy movement during Women's History Month in March.
  • Where to find your community solar credit on your DC PEPCO bill
    Did you know that PEPCO has made some changes to its billing system? Now, it's easier than ever to track how your SharePower by Groundswell community solar subscription affects your monthly electricity bill.
  • Where to find your community solar credit on your Maryland PEPCO bill
    Did you know that PEPCO has made some changes to its billing system? Now, it's easier than ever to track how your SharePower by Groundswell community solar subscription affects your monthly electricity bill.
  • An Honorary Hoosier
    At last year’s Roadshow, I missed a very wonderful connection thanks to the somewhat enigmatically labeled “XNA” airport code for the Northwest Arkansas Airport – which you can and should read all about in this month’s article from Bill Brown.
  • Celebrating Legacy, Justice, and Wisdom
    Environmental justice and racial justice are deeply intertwined. This Black History Month, we have highlighted those who led the way in this movement and those who are carrying the torch now, addressing energy inequity and working towards restorative justice in their communities. In order to move forward, it is imperative to acknowledge our shared history and the systemic inequities that shape this present moment.