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Join us for Rural Renaissance: Resilience by Design
On Wednesday, April 30, at noon ET, join Groundswell and experts leading groundbreaking efforts in the Southeast for a dynamic conversation on the community-strengthening power of community resilience hubs during the first part of our 2025 Rural Renaissance webinar series. -
Restoring Resilience: How Groundswell Helped Jason Wade Stay Safe at Home
For Jason Wade, a resident of West Point, Georgia, home has always been a place of resilience and strength. But over time, the very space that provided him comfort became a challenge. Having used a wheelchair for more than 25 years, Wade faced growing obstacles—unstable flooring that posed a fall risk and a bathroom setup that made everyday tasks difficult. -
Celebrating Women's History Month & Solar
Women’s History Month serves as an opportunity to celebrate the significant and trailblazing achievements of women across various fields, and the solar industry is no exception. Throughout history, women have played a crucial role in advancing affordable, renewable energy, particularly solar power, by driving innovation, expanding career opportunities, and advancing environmental sustainability. -
Cutting Electricity Bills, Repairing Homes, & Building Resilience
Just two years ago, my friend and colleague at Groundswell, Deitra Crawley, and I had a prayerful conversation about bringing Save On Utilities Long term (SOUL) work, which focuses on repairing homes and improving energy efficiency, to East Alabama. Her father had served as the mayor of Lanett, and my daddy’s family is from the Level Roads area near Wadley, Alabama. -
Building Community Power Together
When you registered for SharePower, did you know those couple of minutes spent filling out your information would lead to more accessible clean energy for your community? -
How We’re Cutting Electricity Bills in Half
Many of our neighbors, especially in rural communities, pay 20%, 30%, or even 40% of their entire household income to keep the lights on. Imagine what cutting electricity bills in half would mean for their families and our communities.