Climate & Environment
Clean Energy Projects
Working to accelerate an equitable transformation to a clean energy economy, Groundwork teams assist local governments, utilities, and developers in clearing the way for local renewable energy infrastructure.
SolaRISE
SolaRISE was launched to help schools and nonprofits fundraise to purchase solar and other renewable energy systems for both instruction and energy supply. Learn more about SolaRISE here.
100% Communities
We support local governments with policy and technical advice as they transition to a clean energy economy. Learn more about our 100% Clean Energy Communities work here.
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Clean Energy Project News
Announcing launch of 2026 Access MI Solar program!
Today, February 1st, we launch the 2026 Access MI Solar Program! Groundwork is excited to partner with CBS Solar to offer solar discounts for small businesses and residential customers within 40 miles of Traverse City and Petoskey.Investing in solar energy is an...
Data centers are coming. Who pays the price? Groundwork position on data centers.
The artificial intelligence boom is no longer a sci-fi scenario of the future—it is unfolding now. And the impact on our communities is potentially very damaging. Creating the computer processing power for AI requires massive data centers that run around the clock and...
Groundwork endorses Michiganders for Money Out of Politics!
We have major news to share, and it couldn’t come at a more important moment! Groundwork has officially joined the "MOP UP Michigan" fight, aimed at getting big money out of Michigan politics. This is a bold, statewide ballot initiative to cut corporate...