Groundswell

01/14/2022

Households who qualify for SOUL receive energy upgrades like new air conditioning and heating systems, new insulation, and weatherization to close up air leaks and make homes more comfortable and efficient.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

Households who qualify for SOUL receive energy upgrades like new air conditioning and heating systems, new insulation, and weatherization to close up air leaks and make homes more comfortable and efficient.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

01/13/2022

The Breaking Barriers team (which includes Groundswell, Partnership for Southern Equity, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse College of Medicine, and Clark-Atlanta University) is collaborating with community to create innovative solutions for energy needs during emergencies.

Check out this game changing project at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/

The Breaking Barriers team (which includes Groundswell, Partnership for Southern Equity, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse College of Medicine, and Clark-Atlanta University) is collaborating with community to create innovative solutions for energy needs during emergencies.

Check out this game changing project at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/

01/12/2022

When you subscribe to SharePower, you get hassle-free clean energy produced in your community and help us build equitable clean energy futures for the families in the communities we serve.

Sign up today at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

When you subscribe to SharePower, you get hassle-free clean energy produced in your community and help us build equitable clean energy futures for the families in the communities we serve.

Sign up today at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

01/11/2022

Last year, City of Refuge was equipped to serve as a Resiliency Hub in Baltimore. Installations like this use solar+battery storage to allow community members to charge phones, store temperature sensitive medicine and learn important updates following an emergency.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/project/a-more-resilient-baltimore-on-the-horizon/.

Last year, City of Refuge was equipped to serve as a Resiliency Hub in Baltimore. Installations like this use solar+battery storage to allow community members to charge phones, store temperature sensitive medicine and learn important updates following an emergency.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/project/a-more-resilient-baltimore-on-the-horizon/.

01/11/2022

Save On Utilities Long term cuts utility bills for income-qualified households with energy efficiency, which also makes homes more comfortable. SOUL participants save on utility bills AND receive energy efficiency upgrades with no out of pocket costs.

Learn more at https://lagrangesoul.com

Save On Utilities Long term cuts utility bills for income-qualified households with energy efficiency, which also makes homes more comfortable. SOUL participants save on utility bills AND receive energy efficiency upgrades with no out of pocket costs.

Learn more at https://lagrangesoul.com

01/11/2022

Community solar makes clean energy accessible with energy generated from a central location such as a local church, school, or apartment complex. No need to install anything on your home or apartment.

Learn more at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

Community solar makes clean energy accessible with energy generated from a central location such as a local church, school, or apartment complex. No need to install anything on your home or apartment.

Learn more at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

01/11/2022

Innovative urban energy resiliency hubs are being developed for West Atlanta communities. Through the Breaking Barriers project, key community locations will host solar+storage installations providing more than 8 hours of critical services for low-income residents.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/

(Illustration by Ngadi Smart)

Innovative urban energy resiliency hubs are being developed for West Atlanta communities. Through the Breaking Barriers project, key community locations will host solar+storage installations providing more than 8 hours of critical services for low-income residents.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/

(Illustration by Ngadi Smart)

01/10/2022

Solar subscriptions are now available to Pepco Maryland subscribers through Groundswell's SharePower platform!

Learn more then sign up today at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

Solar subscriptions are now available to Pepco Maryland subscribers through Groundswell's SharePower platform!

Learn more then sign up today at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

01/10/2022

The solar installation at Dupont Park Apartments delivers 100% of the electricity it generates to 47 low-income families in the community at no cost as part of DC Solar For All.

Find out how this solar array and other installations are improving energy equity at https://groundswell.org/project/dupont-park/

The solar installation at Dupont Park Apartments delivers 100% of the electricity it generates to 47 low-income families in the community at no cost as part of DC Solar For All.

Find out how this solar array and other installations are improving energy equity at https://groundswell.org/project/dupont-park/

01/05/2022

In some states, high-income households pay half as much of their household income for energy compared to lower-earning households. Find out if you live in one the worst states for energy burdens and why some households with the same energy providers pay more at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#energy-impoverished

In some states, high-income households pay half as much of their household income for energy compared to lower-earning households. Find out if you live in one the worst states for energy burdens and why some households with the same energy providers pay more at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#energy-impoverished

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from your friends at Groundswell!

Happy New Year from your friends at Groundswell!

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas from your friends at Groundswell!

Merry Christmas from your friends at Groundswell!

12/24/2021

Groundswell’s offices will be closed 12/24- 1/2.

If you have a question about your subscription, please leave a message at [email protected] or (202) 505-3051, and we will get back to you after the holiday.

Groundswell’s offices will be closed 12/24- 1/2.

If you have a question about your subscription, please leave a message at [email protected] or (202) 505-3051, and we will get back to you after the holiday.

12/23/2021

Energy equity is finally beginning to take a central role in the larger conversation about energy, but what is energy equity? The Energy Futures 2021 webinar series talks about what energy equity looks like and how we can build it together.

Check out the videos at https://groundtruth.groundswell.org/watch-and-listen/

Energy equity is finally beginning to take a central role in the larger conversation about energy, but what is energy equity? The Energy Futures 2021 webinar series talks about what energy equity looks like and how we can build it together.

Check out the videos at https://groundtruth.groundswell.org/watch-and-listen/

12/22/2021

Help us build clean energy futures in Montgomery County! When you subscribe to Community Solar at Paddington Square, you are contributing to energy equity in Maryland.

Learn more then sign up today at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

Help us build clean energy futures in Montgomery County! When you subscribe to Community Solar at Paddington Square, you are contributing to energy equity in Maryland.

Learn more then sign up today at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

12/21/2021

Groundswell serves communities in the design and construction of resilience hubs developed in close collaboration with the people and neighborhoods they serve. These hubs provide essential services including keeping the lights and the heat on when the power goes out.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/resilience-hubs/projects/

Groundswell serves communities in the design and construction of resilience hubs developed in close collaboration with the people and neighborhoods they serve. These hubs provide essential services including keeping the lights and the heat on when the power goes out.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/resilience-hubs/projects/

12/20/2021

Groundswell leads clean energy programs and projects in six states including DC, serving more than 5,000 income-qualified customers with more than $1.85 million per year in clean energy savings.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org

Groundswell leads clean energy programs and projects in six states including DC, serving more than 5,000 income-qualified customers with more than $1.85 million per year in clean energy savings.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org

12/17/2021

Not having enough attic insulation can result in high energy bills which is why the SOUL program is working with Georgia households to make this and other energy efficiency upgrades.

Find out more about how families are saving with SOUL at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

Not having enough attic insulation can result in high energy bills which is why the SOUL program is working with Georgia households to make this and other energy efficiency upgrades.

Find out more about how families are saving with SOUL at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

12/16/2021

The need for energy efficiency improvements continues to outpace programs meant to make those improvements, leaving low and moderate-income households paying as much as 42% of household income for energy in one state.

Is your state among the worst? Find out at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#energy-impoverished

The need for energy efficiency improvements continues to outpace programs meant to make those improvements, leaving low and moderate-income households paying as much as 42% of household income for energy in one state.

Is your state among the worst? Find out at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#energy-impoverished

12/15/2021

Pepco Maryland subscribers are now eligible to receive solar energy produced in Maryland. Sign up today for clean energy in your community at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY.

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

Pepco Maryland subscribers are now eligible to receive solar energy produced in Maryland. Sign up today for clean energy in your community at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY.

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

12/14/2021

Energy Futures 2021: Community Resilience Through Solar + Storage

During our December 14 webinar, Groundswell Senior Program Director for Community Regeneration Majora Carter will lead panelists in a discussion on the vital role of resiliency hubs that make use of solar+storage in creating resilient communities that work for everyone. This panel will speak to the “how-to,” models, financing approaches, and regulatory considerations that enable a shift to more resilient and equitable clean energy futures

12/14/2021

Earlier this year, City of Refuge was equipped to serve as a resiliency hub in Baltimore, Maryland. Its solar and battery storage system can be used to make sure the community can charge phones, store temp sensitive medicine and learn important updates following an emergency.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/project/a-more-resilient-baltimore-on-the-horizon/.

Earlier this year, City of Refuge was equipped to serve as a resiliency hub in Baltimore, Maryland. Its solar and battery storage system can be used to make sure the community can charge phones, store temp sensitive medicine and learn important updates following an emergency.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/project/a-more-resilient-baltimore-on-the-horizon/.

12/13/2021

Give yourself and your community the gift of a clean energy future by signing up for SharePower today! Space is now open for Pepco Maryland subscribers.
Learn more at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

(Illustration by Ngadi Smart)

Give yourself and your community the gift of a clean energy future by signing up for SharePower today! Space is now open for Pepco Maryland subscribers.
Learn more at SharePower.Groundswell.org/join/?project=01t5b000005cpJCAAY

Maryland Subscriber Organization Approval Number: 17C2149980003866

(Illustration by Ngadi Smart)

12/10/2021

Community solar makes solar energy available to households that can't install solar panels, and when installations use Groundswell's SharePower platform, every subscription contributes to energy equity.

Learn more at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

Community solar makes solar energy available to households that can't install solar panels, and when installations use Groundswell's SharePower platform, every subscription contributes to energy equity.

Learn more at https://sharepower.groundswell.org

12/10/2021

Register today for Energy Futures 2021: Community Resilience Through Solar+Storage on December 14 at noon ET. Carter will lead the conversation about community-based programs that are advancing energy equity within the context of resiliency hubs. Speakers include leaders from Empowerment Temple AME of Baltimore, City of Refuge Baltimore, and SunCatch Energy.

Join this interactive webinar focused on the insights and findings of the LIFT Solar Everywhere program by visiting Groundtruth.groundswell.org/webinars/

Register today for Energy Futures 2021: Community Resilience Through Solar+Storage on December 14 at noon ET. Carter will lead the conversation about community-based programs that are advancing energy equity within the context of resiliency hubs. Speakers include leaders from Empowerment Temple AME of Baltimore, City of Refuge Baltimore, and SunCatch Energy.

Join this interactive webinar focused on the insights and findings of the LIFT Solar Everywhere program by visiting Groundtruth.groundswell.org/webinars/

12/09/2021

Heating prices are expected to soar this winter making energy efficiency upgrades absolutely essential for many households this year. Home Diagnostic Solutions is working with Groundswell to help Georgia families #SaveWithSOUL.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

Heating prices are expected to soar this winter making energy efficiency upgrades absolutely essential for many households this year. Home Diagnostic Solutions is working with Groundswell to help Georgia families #SaveWithSOUL.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/save-with-soul/projects/

12/08/2021

Even with the growing value of clean energy, many families are locked out of solar options by high start up costs. That's why the LIFT Solar Everywhere project researched how on-bill investments could be used to make solar available to more households.

Check out their findings at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#paysr-solar-study

Even with the growing value of clean energy, many families are locked out of solar options by high start up costs. That's why the LIFT Solar Everywhere project researched how on-bill investments could be used to make solar available to more households.

Check out their findings at https://labs.groundswell.org/publications/#paysr-solar-study

12/07/2021

What does energy resilience mean to you? For the Breaking Barriers team , it means innovating and collaborating to ensure their communities will have the energy they need during emergency situations.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/

What does energy resilience mean to you? For the Breaking Barriers team , it means innovating and collaborating to ensure their communities will have the energy they need during emergency situations.

Learn more at https://groundswell.org/breaking-barriers-a-resilience-hub-serving-the-aucc,-atlanta-ga/