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
Speak Up for responsibly sited solar at the Wexford planning commission meeting July 27
With the proposed Wexford solar project Shipyard Solar gaining attention in northern Michigan, I want to share Groundwork’s stance on this proposed project—and how you can get involved in the process. First, A brief background on the project. As you’ve probably read...
Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permit, Ignoring Mounting Climate & Great Lakes Risks
Traverse City, MI – Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities condemns today’s decision by the Whitmer administration’s Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to approve the Wetlands Protection and Great Lakes Submerged Lands permits,...
Collective courage at the 2026 Michigan Climate Summit
The theme for the 2026 Climate Summit hosted by the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) was Collective Courage—and wow, did it deliver! Kicking off with surprise guest speaker Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel left the room feeling...