LAGRANGE, GA–June 9, 2025– Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power, has issued a new Request for Information (RFI) to identify experienced contractors to support its Save On Utilities Long Term (SOUL®) program. This RFI seeks responses from organizations with expertise in home repairs and renovations, particularly energy efficiency upgrades, to help complete critical home improvements for 100 new households in East Alabama and West Georgia between September 1, 2025, and August 30, 2026.
Organizations with a strong track record of working in rural communities and a deep understanding of state-specific building, efficiency, and safety regulations in Alabama and Georgia are especially encouraged to respond.
Families participating in the SOUL program may receive repairs such as roofing, HVAC upgrades, insulation, ventilation, electrical work, and other essential maintenance that improve home energy efficiency, safety, and accessibility. To date, SOUL has delivered over $1 million in energy-saving home improvements to 100 households across six communities in Georgia and Alabama. Looking ahead, Groundswell’s goal is to scale the program to reach 500 more families in the next three years.
“We’re looking for contractors and developers who are ready to help local families lower their energy bills, strengthen their finances. and preserve the places they call home.” said Michelle Moore, CEO of Groundswell. “By partnering with local contractors, we’re investing in affordability and long-term community resilience. This work is about cutting energy costs and creating lasting benefits, led by those who know their neighbors best.”
Interested firms must submit their responses by July 3, 2025.
Submissions should include qualifications, project experience, financing capabilities, and workforce development involvement. They should be emailed in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line “SOUL RFI Response – [Firm Name].” In addition to answers to the questions listed in the RFI, responses should include the name of the firm/respondent, firm/respondent address, primary contact person, email, and phone number.
For more information, view the full RFI or email [email protected].
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About Groundswell
Groundswell builds community power to improve local resilience for everyone and cut electricity bills in half for our neighbors who need savings the most. We use community solar, resilience hubs, and energy efficiency to preserve affordable housing, strengthen the grid, and support local economic development. Our people-centric and place-based programs are tailored to deliver tangible benefits and align with the local priorities across the Heartland, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Groundswell leverages our SolMateTM data platform to enable scale while ensuring measurable success. We’re on track to deliver over $29 million in annual energy savings to more than 36,000 families and deploy more than 40 resilience hubs across 12 states by 2030.