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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Forum: Clean energy, effective recycling can align with economic growth
When the Gaylord solar farm was first proposed, it sparked intense debate. Residents expressed concerns about its impact on soil health, hunting, viewsheds, and property values. Many worries were based on misconceptions rather than facts. One common misconception was...
Federal funding freezes threaten state’s fight against climate change
This op-ed first published in Most people who live in Northern Michigan do so because of our love of place. I’m sure we all picture specific places in our minds when we hear Tim Allen’s voice as he highlights the beauty of Pure Michigan — I always think about kayaking...
If you care about true energy independence, solar is the way forward
This op-ed first published in Independence and freedom are bedrock principles of the United States. But for too long, we’ve relied on fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal under the belief that they provide the independence we, as Americans, value. However, we’ve...