Forward Energy
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![In West Buffalo, a Community Learns to Own its Power]()
In West Buffalo, a Community Learns to Own its Power
A community-led affordable housing development with rooftop solar is just one stop on PUSH Buffalo's path to energy democracy.
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![Designing New Ways to Respect the Communities We Serve]()
Designing New Ways to Respect the Communities We Serve
Groundswell is using human-centered design to create an enrollment process that respects our customers' time and needs.
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![A Brooklyn Latino Community is Tackling Climate & Economic Threats with Community Solar]()
A Brooklyn Latino Community is Tackling Climate & Economic Threats with Community Solar
Brooklyn's UPROSE is leading efforts to address the region’s growing climate & economic resiliency needs. We spoke with city planner & UPROSE member Ryan Chavez to discuss why he thinks the initiative could provide a blueprint for other communities.
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![In New York, EJ Communities Are Writing their Own Energy Rules]()
In New York, EJ Communities Are Writing their Own Energy Rules
Can the race toward clean energy across the country fuel an economic renaissance in the communities of color hit hardest by pollution? A NY-based environmental justice alliance is intent on making that the case.
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![The Future Is Now: A.F. Mensah and Solar Battery Storage]()
The Future Is Now: A.F. Mensah and Solar Battery Storage
Groundswell is working with solar battery storage company A.F. Mensah on solar storage integration & resilience for our first community solar project in Baltimore at The Empowerment Temple. This Black History Month, we spoke with them about their work.
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![Empowerment's Green Ambassadors Kick Off 2018]()
Empowerment's Green Ambassadors Kick Off 2018
This month, The Empowerment Temple's Green Ambassadors in Baltimore rolled up their sleeves and got to work.
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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 with hope towards the year to come.
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![A New Day in Baltimore: From Solar Power to Economic Empowerment]()
A New Day in Baltimore: From Solar Power to Economic Empowerment
The Empowerment Temple is a renowned community anchor that serves both as a place of worship and a force for local economic development. Under the vision of Pastor Jamal Bryant, The Economic Empowerment Coalition makes it possible.
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![Community Solar at the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Washington, D.C.]()
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![Creative Power: An Arkansas Electric Cooperative Changes the Game]()
Creative Power: An Arkansas Electric Cooperative Changes the Game
The Ouachita Electric Cooperative designed a new tariff structure that is a template for any utility that wants to save their customers money through energy efficiency upgrades, without incurring any financial risk.
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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 for their spiritual mission.
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![From Environmental Lawyer to Consumer Advocate: Berneta Haynes]()
From Environmental Lawyer to Consumer Advocate: Berneta Haynes
Berneta Haynes is the Director of Equity and Access at Georgia Watch where she advocates for justice and equity. But that wasn't always the path she was on. She shared her transformation with Groundswell.
