LIFT Needs Your Data!

Calls for Shared Data to Benefit LMI Families

by Chris Nichols

The LIFT collaborative research project, led by Groundswell, is asking for clean energy program data (efficiency and/or solar programming) from stakeholders nationwide to support its research. LIFT’s analyses will benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) families by informing the creation of a ‘tool kit’ of optimal clean energy program and financing designs to serve LMI families with fairly priced, unsubsidized access to solar energy.

December 27, 2019

O-Zones for Clean Energy

by Julia Parzen

With over 30 years of experience supporting teams, advising projects, and writing reports on urban sustainability; Julia Parzen is a thought leader in the field. Julia wrote for Groundswell about various Opportunity Zone initiatives that are bringing affordable solar energy to economically diverse communities across the country. We’re excited to share Julia’s comprehensive research on a few of the numerous economic incentives available to help inform the urban sustainability field nationally, and connect solar project developers looking to offer similar programs with the resources to do so.

August 27, 2019

Groundswell named the winner of the Bronze Stevie® Award

by Groundswell

Groundswell was recently named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Energy Industry Innovation of the Year category in The 17th Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program.

May 09, 2019

Whiter Teeth, Cleaner Energy: The DC Dentist Makes the Switch to Wind

by Taryn Tuss

The D.C. Dentist turned to Groundswell to help them switch to 100% wind power, and saved 7% on their energy bill as a result – proceeds the office is free to return to their patients in the f

January 17, 2018

A New Day in Baltimore: From Solar Power to Economic Empowerment

by David Wright

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

December 19, 2017

With 100% Wind Power, Mount Rainier Cuts Energy Bill 10%

by Taryn Tuss

A longtime sustainability leader, Maryland's Mount Rainier turns to wind power as much for its business benefits as its climate ones.

December 12, 2017

Creative Power: An Arkansas Electric Cooperative Changes the Game

by Taryn Tuss

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 incur

October 30, 2017

A Warrior for Black-Owned Businesses: Anthony W. Robinson

by Taryn Tuss

Whether in his Baltimore community or before the U.S Supreme Court, Anthony W. Robinson is on the front lines of the second wave of the civil rights movement: economic development.

October 03, 2017

Report: Ward 7 and 8 Residents Bear DC’s Highest Energy Bills with Fewest Resources

Community solar projects can provide fair access to affordable energy East of the River

by Groundswell

Residents of Wards 7 and 8 in the District pay the highest energy costs per square foot in the city even though they are least able to afford it, a white paper by energy equity non-profit Gro

June 12, 2017

Letter from the CEO: What Does Energy Insecurity Mean for Women?

by Michelle Moore

In honor of #EqualPayDay, let’s consider what paying 10% of your total income for electricity means when you’re already paid less.

April 14, 2016

Green Isn't Just a Trend: 5 Easy Ways to Support Sustainability, Without Getting Duped

by Emily Rabbitt

Here are 5 great tips to help empower yourself to buy products that actually live out the green message.

November 27, 2015

The Latest Health Craze is Sustainable Eating, & It Might Actually Be a Good Thing

by Amanda Pell

For the first time ever, US dietary guidelines may include environmental sustainability. Here's why that's a big deal.

November 24, 2015