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
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...
Group Buy Solar Discounts for Homes and Small Businesses
If you've been contemplating a solar system for your home or small business, stream the recording of Groundwork's recent webinar to learn how you can receive, through our Access MI Solar program, a 10% discount on your solar panels...
POWER UP: Help Your Electric Co-Op Embrace Clean Energy
Rural electric co-ops exert a great deal of influence in shaping the future of renewable energy in northern Michigan. This 1-hour webinar, FREE, will provide terrific background on electric co-ops and how they work, and will also offer tips and advice for shaping the...