Money Matters
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![Whiter Teeth, Cleaner Energy: The DC Dentist Makes the Switch to Wind]()
Whiter Teeth, Cleaner Energy: The DC Dentist Makes the Switch to Wind
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 form of better healthcare.
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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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![With 100% Wind Power, Mount Rainier Cuts Energy Bill 10%]()
With 100% Wind Power, Mount Rainier Cuts Energy Bill 10%
A longtime sustainability leader, Maryland's Mount Rainier turns to wind power as much for its business benefits as its climate ones.
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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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![A Warrior for Black-Owned Businesses: Anthony W. Robinson]()
A Warrior for Black-Owned Businesses: Anthony W. Robinson
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.
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![Report: Ward 7 and 8 Residents Bear DC’s Highest Energy Bills with Fewest Resources]()
Report: Ward 7 and 8 Residents Bear DC’s Highest Energy Bills with Fewest Resources
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 Groundswell found.
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![Letter from the CEO: What Does Energy Insecurity Mean for Women?]()
Letter from the CEO: What Does Energy Insecurity Mean for Women?
In honor of #EqualPayDay, let’s consider what paying 10% of your total income for electricity means when you’re already paid less.
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![Green Isn't Just a Trend: 5 Easy Ways to Support Sustainability, Without Getting Duped]()
Green Isn't Just a Trend: 5 Easy Ways to Support Sustainability, Without Getting Duped
Here are 5 great tips to help empower yourself to buy products that actually live out the green message.
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![The Latest Health Craze is Sustainable Eating, & It Might Actually Be a Good Thing]()
The Latest Health Craze is Sustainable Eating, & It Might Actually Be a Good Thing
For the first time ever, US dietary guidelines may include environmental sustainability. Here's why that's a big deal.
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![14 Ridiculously Easy, Cost-Conscious Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste]()
14 Ridiculously Easy, Cost-Conscious Ways to Reduce Kitchen Waste
Don't go another day without checking at least one of these off.
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![Farmers' Markets Are Becoming More Affordable in One Huge Way]()
Farmers' Markets Are Becoming More Affordable in One Huge Way
Fresh fruits and veggies shouldn't just be for the wealthy.
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![Buy What You (Actually) Need: 5 Tips to Not Waste Food, When Buying in Bulk]()
Buy What You (Actually) Need: 5 Tips to Not Waste Food, When Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk SOUNDS eco-friendly. But sometimes it just contributes to more waste. Here are some clear, easy ways to make "bulk" count.
