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
Making Room for Solar Pays Off
By Peter Sinclair // As the Clean Energy Transition progresses, one of the questions most often asked is “How much land will be necessary for development of solar energy?” An ambitious build out of utility scale solar in Michigan would require about 2.5 percent of our...
Sustainable Ways, Resilient Outcomes, Thriving Tomorrows
Sustainable ways. Resilient outcomes. Thriving tomorrows.A few weeks back, on Earth Day, Groundwork finished out its 29th year of bringing sustainable ways and resilient outcomes to this beautiful state in the heart of our Great Lakes.I know people can feel uneasy...
Farewell, from Hans Voss
After nearly 30 years with this incredible organization, I will be leaving Groundwork at the end of the year. Yes, big news. As you can imagine, it’s not easy to leave the best job in the world. But the time is right. Groundwork is as strong as it has...