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
100% Clean Energy Towns: The Northern Michigan Update
Groundwork is working with four northern Michigan towns to chart a path to 100% clean energy for their communities. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of where Petoskey, Frankfort, Charlevoix and Traverse City are in the journey.
Glen Lake School Uses SolaRISE to Hit Fundraiser Goal for Solar Array!
Glen Lake Schools’ Envirothon team is first to use Groundwork’s SolaRISE crowdfunding platform to fundraise for solar array.
Exploring the Promise of a Local Clean Energy Future
The clean energy revolution in northern Michigan holds great potential. Let’s explore it together for the best outcome.