Michelle Moore is an experienced business leader, nonprofit executive, and former White House official. Her accomplishments include leading sustainability efforts for the Federal government to helping build the global green building movement.
Articles by Michelle
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![Leading with Values]()
Leading with Values
Systems produce outcomes according to the values on which they’re founded, so Groundswell has been very deliberate about defining and sharing the values that guide us daily in our work. Kristal Knowles, Groundswell’s Director of Operations and Customer Support and the heart and soul of our team, has led us through this effort. Last week, Groundswell’s Statement of Values was unanimously adopted by our full Board and every person on our staff team.
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![Dear Solar Industry: Celebrate Women’s History Month with Equal Pay]()
Dear Solar Industry: Celebrate Women’s History Month with Equal Pay
Last year, I was appalled to read in the U.S. Solar Industry Diversity Study that the gender pay gap in the solar industry is 26 percent, which means that women in the solar industry earn 74 cents on the dollar compared to men. The gender pay gap in the solar sector is even worse than the US economy as a whole, where women earn 82 cents on the dollar.
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![A 100% Renewable Energy Standard for DC and Energy Efficiency for All]()
A 100% Renewable Energy Standard for DC and Energy Efficiency for All
On December 18, DC’s City Council will take its final vote on the DC Clean Energy Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018.
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![A Letter of Thanksgiving]()
A Letter of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is really about gratitude, and gratitude is one of Groundwell’s guiding principles. Michelle Moore, Groundswell's CEO, shares the work that the team has accomplished and milestones to be grateful for this holiday season.
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![Sharing Good News: Hope, Joy, and Gratitude]()
Sharing Good News: Hope, Joy, and Gratitude
I can think of no better time of year than now to celebrate the joy that is intrinsic to our work, be grateful for the opportunities we have had this year to help others, and look forward wit
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![Faith and Fellowship: Solar Power Meets Spiritual Power]()
Faith and Fellowship: Solar Power Meets Spiritual Power
Groundswell hosted its first annual Faith and Fellowship luncheon last week at the lovely Maple Springs Baptist Church. Our purpose: to share how solar power can equip local faith communities
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![The Paris Agreement and a Moral Foundation for Leadership]()
The Paris Agreement and a Moral Foundation for Leadership
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore reaffirms Groundswell's determination to continue building community power despite the recent US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore reaffirms Groundswell's determination to continue building community power despite the recent US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
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![Letter from the CEO - Hometown Power: Energy Efficiency for All]()
Letter from the CEO - Hometown Power: Energy Efficiency for All
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore announces our most recent partnership with Energy Efficiency for All and reflects on lessons learned from her visit to New Orleans for the EEFA-NEWHAB Convening
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![Celebrating Black]()
Celebrating Black "Green" History
Black Green History: A Celebration of 28 African-Americans Who Changed the World
This Black History Month, check out 28 African-Americans who have changed the world with their contributions to environmentalism and sustainability.
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![Letter from the CEO: Sharing Our Goals for 2017]()
Letter from the CEO: Sharing Our Goals for 2017
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore shares our ambitious goals for 2017 as well as the vision for developing more community solar projects in DC, Baltimore, and beyond.
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore shares our ambitious goals for 2017 as well as the vision for developing more community solar projects in DC, Baltimore, and beyond.
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![Letter from the CEO: Home for the Holidays]()
Letter from the CEO: Home for the Holidays
Groundswell CEO Michelle Moore closes out 2016 with reflection and a celebratory look ahead to 2017 and our recent partnership with The Temple of Praise.
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![Letter from the CEO: Partnership is Leadership]()
Letter from the CEO: Partnership is Leadership
What does that mean for Groundswell? We build community power, not for ourselves, but for the people we serve.
Partnership is leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse people & organizations to quickly propagate a good idea is the most important competitive advantage we can ha
