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Groundbreaking Milestones For Community-Owned Clean Energy
Across the country, communities are beginning to see the benefits of new clean energy projects and initiatives. This growth has the potential to address energy inequity and energy impoverishment in historically underserved communities. However, to achieve the kind of transformative change that addresses community needs at their source, we must listen to individuals in those communities and take their words to heart. -
YOU are Building Clean Energy Momentum with SharePower™
Community support is helping community solar — and other clean energy initiatives — build momentum in the US, creating opportunities to make energy cleaner and more affordable. Feedback from subscribers like you and other individuals in the communities we serve is essential to ensuring SharePower by Groundswell projects can meet the needs of the communities where they are located. Thanks to guidance from individuals passionate about their communities and affordable clean energy, we were able to celebrate new subscriptions for more than 173 low to moderate-income households becoming available in June. -
Our Commitment to Brighter Black Futures with Solar for All
June is a very special month for African Americans, especially here in the District where we recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday long before its national recognition. It reminds us of our struggle for freedom and our sacred march toward progress. For many African Americans, progress has been hindered by their inability to access clean, sustainable energy. -
Nuestro compromiso con futuros afroamericanos más brillantes con energía solar para todos?
Junio es un mes muy especial para los afroamericanos, especialmente aquí en el Distrito, donde reconocimos el 16 de junio como feriado oficial mucho antes de su reconocimiento nacional. Nos recuerda nuestra lucha por la libertad y nuestra sagrada marcha hacia el progreso. Para muchos afroamericanos, el progreso se ha visto obstaculizado por su incapacidad para acceder a energía limpia y sostenible. -
Celebrating Achievements and Recognition in Energy Equity
This month has been full of exciting achievements and recognition for our various program areas and initiatives throughout our organization. We are thrilled to share some remarkable news from a recent event at the DC Water Brentwood Reservoir Community Solar installation in Ward 5. Groundswell, alongside representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), government officials, businesses, and partner organizations, attended this event to witness the tremendous impact of clean energy on our community. -
YOU Are Building Clean Energy Momentum with SharePower™
It is easy to get caught up in the bad news around the climate crisis. From microplastics to El Niño to Arctic ice melting, it can feel like no action is enough to stem the rising tides and temperatures. However, in the midst of these enormous challenges, it is important to take a moment to look at what we can do and appreciate what has been accomplished so far.