Meet our partners

DC Office of the People’s Counsel

The Office of the People's Counsel is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. By law, the Office advocates for consumers of natural gas, electric, and telephone services. The Office also represents the interests of District utility ratepayers before the DC Public Service Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, other utility regulatory bodies, and the courts.
SunCorp Community Development

SunCorp Community Development is a dynamic community-focused, nonprofit firm helping low to moderate income residents in communities in which we serve.
UPO

The United Planning Organization (UPO) has focused on changing lives, supporting and inspiring Washington, DC’s low-income residents on their journey to self sufficiency and success since 1962. Groundswell and the United Planning Organization, specifically UPO’s Affordable Housing and Foster Grandparents Program, will work together to mutually promote Groundswell’s SharePowerTM community solar program, with a focus of enrolling Empowered (income qualifying) customers on a rolling basis. The partnership will leverage the complementary strengths of UPO and Groundswell, including deep ties to the local community, community solar development, and subscriber management services.
City of LaGrange

LaGrange is a growing progressive city just south of the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta’s Hartsfield International. Site Selection magazine ranked LaGrange the #1 Micropolitan area in Georgia, and tied for 16th in the country. It’s a place where business gets done. The LaGrange City Council has supported the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program with funding and outreach support.
EEtility

Born from the belief that all people need to have affordable energy, EEtility has removed the traditional confines that limit participation in energy efficiency programs. EEtility has worked with Groundswell and the City of LaGrange to provide energy efficiency assessments and energy efficiency upgrades as part of the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Calumet Park Neighborhood Association

The Calumet Park Neighborhood Association was founded by Dr. Robert Tucker 2013 to serve the residents of the Calumet Park Community in LaGrange. This neighborhood association has successfully worked with the City of LaGrange to bring about major positive change for its residents. The Calumet Park Neighborhood Association has provided assistance on outreach and community engagement for the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Phoenix Development Corporation

Phoenix Development Corporation is a LaGrange-based organization specializing in construction projects that improve communities. Phoenix Development Corporation has assisted with purchasing and contractor training and acquisition for the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
DASH

DASH (Dependable Affordable Sustainable Housing) was formed in 2002 to address growing concerns of inadequate, unsafe housing in LaGrange and the decline of its once thriving mill villages. Today, DASH provides a holistic array of housing services including homeownership opportunities, safe and affordable rental options, home improvement loan programs, community building programs and neighborhood leadership development. DASH has provided outreach support and minor repairs to qualified residents as part of the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Troup Transformation

Troup Transformation is a faith-based organization seeking to unite the Christian community and strengthen the church and its influence in LaGrange and Troup County. The mission of Troup Transformation is to provide Christian influence and support to seven areas of the community: government, business, education, family, culture, media, and church. Troup Transformation has assisted in outreach for the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Habitat for Humanity Troup County

Habitat for Humanity Troup County is a nonprofit housing organization working to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness through grassroots efforts to provide simple, decent housing. In LaGrange, HFH operates a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity of Troup County has extended support for minor repairs needed for homes taking part in the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Community Action For Improvement

Started in 1966, Community Action for Improvement, Inc. (CAFI) has been serving Georgia residents in Carrollton, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether and Troup County for over 50 years. With a mission to assist low income families in achieving self-sufficiency and self-empowerment through the delivery of high-quality social services, CAFI has provided service connection, energy conservation education, weatherization benefits and homeless prevention services to thousands of Georgia residents seeking a hand-up, not a hand-out. CAFI has extended support for minor repairs needed for homes taking part in the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Southface

Southface Institute is a leader in the research, design, and implementation of a regenerative economy for the Southeast. d using research to find new solutions to pressing issues in the built environment. Southface has partnered with the City of LaGrange to provide the Health and Efficiency for Residential Environments (HERE) program to improve the safety and health of local residences. Southface has coordinated with Groundswell to ensure that the needs of residents who qualify for both SOUL and HERE’s needs are met.
Three Rivers Regional Commission

Three Rivers Regional Commission is a 10-county regional planning commission that includes the West Central Georgia area counties of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson. Each of these counties in the West Central Georgia region benefit from the services provided by Three Rivers Regional Commission which include aging services, workforce development, transportation and local/regional planning. The Three Rivers Regional Commission has provided additional wrap-around resources to residents taking part in the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.
Circles of Troup County

Circles exists to identify and eliminate the causes of poverty and support those wishing to lift themselves out of poverty. We use a relational strategy to support both parents and children moving out of poverty while inspiring and equipping the community to reduce its poverty rate. Circles of Troup County has provided assistance with outreach for the LaGrange Save On Utilities Long term program.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 4,300 retail financial centers, including approximately 2,700 lending centers, 2,600 financial centers with a Consumer Investment Financial Solutions Advisor and approximately 2,400 business centers; approximately 17,000 ATMs; and award-winning digital banking with approximately 39 million active users, including approximately 31 million mobile users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bellwether Foundation

The Bellwether Foundation is a charitable foundation located in St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of The Bellwether Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all people in St. Louis by supporting innovative programs that make a positive impact for present and future generations.
EarthShare

EarthShare’s mission is to accelerate the pace of positive environmental change by unleashing the collaborative power of motivated businesses and passionate people in support of our vital network of member organizations.
JPB Foundation

JPB’s mission is to advance opportunity in the United States through transformational initiatives that empower those living in poverty, enrich and sustain our environment, and enable pioneering medical research.
Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation works to expand opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing.
The MacArthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the Add Bank of America Foundation?world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, decreasing nuclear risk, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., and reducing corruption in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago.
The Solutions Project

The Solutions Project envisions a world that is driven by purpose. One that combines and amplifies radical ideas and hard work from those whose voices typically might go unheard. A world where equity — for women, Black people, Indigenous communities, people of color; everyone — is a priority.