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
Our Voices: 2011: A Great Year For MLUI
Reflecting on a year’s worth of accomplishments for an organization of community organizers and policy advocates reminds me of the challenge of measuring our progress. The Michigan Land Use Institute strives to make systemic changes within very complex systems –...
Will Coal’s Business Crisis Sink Rogers City Plant?
Widespread cost overruns, falling gas prices, slowing demand pose threats
Our Voices: Your Crucial Role
This is a momentous time. People are taking action around the world to gain meaningful access to democratic freedoms and economic opportunity. The movement shows that no matter how daunting the challenge people from all walks of life adhere to a fundamental belief...