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
Clean energy advocates celebrate opening of Traverse City solar array
Traverse City took a leap toward its ambitious goal of powering 100 percent of city operations with clean energy with the opening of the M-72 Solar Project on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Mobility in Michigan: the Future is Now
The future is coming fast in the world of mobility, which ranges from electric, to shared, to self-driving vehicles. Speaker after speaker at the Michigan Energy Conference: Powering the Future of Mobility noted that Michigan is leading the way.
One Windmill, 3,400 Solar Panels, and Traverse City’s Clean Energy Goal
Traverse City is quickly transitioning from a fossil fuel-dependent city in a fossil fuel-dependent state and becoming a statewide leader on renewables and energy efficiency, as it supports jobs in the new energy economy.