New Energy Equity's Lift as We Climb Foundation Donates $100,000 to Civic Works to Expand Solar Access in Baltimore
New Energy Equity's Lift as We Climb Foundation has donated $100,000 to Civic Works, a Baltimore-based nonprofit, to expand solar access in Baltimore. The funds, raised during the Foundation's annual charity golf tournament in October 2024, will support:
- Installation of free solar systems for 80 Baltimore households, reducing electricity bills by 80-100%
- Expansion of Civic Works' rooftop solar team with two new hires
- Education and outreach initiatives for sustainable solar deployment
The donation was formally accepted by Melvin Brennan, Director of Energy Programs at Civic Works, at New Energy Equity's Annapolis office. Jim Wrathall, General Counsel of New Energy Equity and President of the Foundation, emphasized the importance of creating clean solar energy jobs and reducing electricity costs in Baltimore.
La Fondazione Lift as We Climb di New Energy Equity ha donato 100.000 dollari a Civic Works, un'organizzazione no-profit con sede a Baltimora, per ampliare l'accesso all'energia solare a Baltimora. I fondi, raccolti durante il torneo di golf di beneficenza annuale della Fondazione nell'ottobre 2024, supporteranno:
- Installazione di sistemi solari gratuiti per 80 famiglie a Baltimora, riducendo le bollette elettriche del 80-100%
- Espansione del team di installazione di pannelli solari sul tetto di Civic Works con due nuove assunzioni
- Iniziative di educazione e sensibilizzazione per un'implementazione sostenibile dell'energia solare
La donazione è stata formalmente accettata da Melvin Brennan, Direttore dei Programmi Energetici di Civic Works, presso l'ufficio di New Energy Equity ad Annapolis. Jim Wrathall, Consigliere Generale di New Energy Equity e Presidente della Fondazione, ha sottolineato l'importanza di creare posti di lavoro nell'energia solare pulita e di ridurre i costi dell'elettricità a Baltimora.
La Fundación Lift as We Climb de New Energy Equity ha donado 100,000 dólares a Civic Works, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Baltimore, para ampliar el acceso a la energía solar en Baltimore. Los fondos, recaudados durante el torneo de golf benéfico anual de la Fundación en octubre de 2024, apoyarán:
- Instalación de sistemas solares gratuitos para 80 hogares en Baltimore, reduciendo las facturas de electricidad entre un 80% y un 100%
- Expansión del equipo de instalación de paneles solares en techos de Civic Works con dos nuevas contrataciones
- Iniciativas de educación y divulgación para un despliegue sostenible de la energía solar
La donación fue aceptada formalmente por Melvin Brennan, Director de Programas Energéticos de Civic Works, en la oficina de New Energy Equity en Annapolis. Jim Wrathall, Consejero General de New Energy Equity y Presidente de la Fundación, enfatizó la importancia de crear empleos en energía solar limpia y reducir los costos de electricidad en Baltimore.
뉴 에너지 에쿼티의 Lift as We Climb 재단이 볼티모어에 본사를 둔 비영리 단체인 Civic Works에 100,000달러를 기부하여 볼티모어에서 태양광 접근성을 확대했습니다. 이 기금은 2024년 10월 재단의 연례 자선 골프 토너먼트에서 모금된 것으로, 다음을 지원할 것입니다:
- 볼티모어의 80가구에 무료 태양광 시스템 설치, 전기 요금을 80-100% 절감
- Civic Works의 옥상 태양광 팀 확장을 위한 두 명의 신규 채용
- 지속 가능한 태양광 배치를 위한 교육 및 홍보 이니셔티브
기부금은 Civic Works의 에너지 프로그램 이사인 멜빈 브레넌에 의해 뉴 에너지 에쿼티의 아나폴리스 사무소에서 공식적으로 수락되었습니다. 뉴 에너지 에쿼티의 법률 고문이자 재단의 회장인 짐 래솔은 볼티모어에서 청정 태양광 일자리를 창출하고 전기 요금을 줄이는 것의 중요성을 강조했습니다.
La Fondation Lift as We Climb de New Energy Equity a fait un don de 100 000 dollars à Civic Works, une organisation à but non lucratif basée à Baltimore, pour élargir l'accès à l'énergie solaire à Baltimore. Les fonds, collectés lors du tournoi de golf caritatif annuel de la Fondation en octobre 2024, soutiendront :
- Installation de systèmes solaires gratuits pour 80 foyers à Baltimore, réduisant les factures d'électricité de 80 à 100 %
- Expansion de l'équipe de panneaux solaires sur les toits de Civic Works avec deux nouvelles recrues
- Initiatives d'éducation et de sensibilisation pour un déploiement durable de l'énergie solaire
Le don a été formellement accepté par Melvin Brennan, directeur des programmes énergétiques chez Civic Works, au bureau de New Energy Equity à Annapolis. Jim Wrathall, conseiller général de New Energy Equity et président de la Fondation, a souligné l'importance de créer des emplois dans l'énergie solaire propre et de réduire les coûts de l'électricité à Baltimore.
Die Lift as We Climb Stiftung von New Energy Equity hat 100.000 Dollar an Civic Works, eine gemeinnützige Organisation mit Sitz in Baltimore, gespendet, um den Zugang zu Solarenergie in Baltimore zu erweitern. Die Mittel, die während des jährlichen Wohltätigkeits-Golfturniers der Stiftung im Oktober 2024 gesammelt wurden, werden folgende Projekte unterstützen:
- Installation kostenloser Solarsysteme für 80 Haushalte in Baltimore, wodurch die Stromrechnungen um 80-100% gesenkt werden
- Erweiterung des Solarteams von Civic Works mit zwei neuen Mitarbeitern
- Bildungs- und Aufklärungsinitiativen für eine nachhaltige Solarbereitstellung
Die Spende wurde offiziell von Melvin Brennan, Direktor der Energieprogramme bei Civic Works, im Büro von New Energy Equity in Annapolis entgegengenommen. Jim Wrathall, General Counsel von New Energy Equity und Präsident der Stiftung, betonte die Bedeutung der Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen im Bereich der sauberen Solarenergie und der Senkung der Stromkosten in Baltimore.
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The donation will support education and outreach initiatives to help 80 Baltimore households receive free solar installations, reducing their electricity bills by
Civic Works, founded in 1993, is dedicated to strengthening communities through education, skills development, and community service. By increasing access to clean energy, the organization empowers local residents and builds a more sustainable future.
Melvin Brennan, Director of Energy Programs at Civic Works, recently visited New Energy Equity's office in
Brennan expressed his appreciation for New Energy Equity's commitment to clean energy and the company's values.
"As New Energy Equity and the Lift As We Climb Foundation look around the landscape of improved access for vulnerable households to affordable energy in ways that support decarbonization, we know there are a number of organizations and efforts seeking to deliver on that work," he said. "We're truly thankful to be recognized among that cohort, and to partner now, and in ongoing ways, with New Energy Equity to continue to deliver on shared aspects of our mission, and the broad work of expanding access where we can. Your graciousness and commitment to your value-pillars is noteworthy!"
Jim Wrathall, General Counsel of New Energy Equity and President of the Lift as We Climb Foundation, said, "on behalf of the New Energy Equity team and all those who have contributed their time and financial support to the Lift As We Climb Foundation, we are honored to support Civic Works in creating clean solar energy jobs and reducing electricity costs in
About New Energy Equity
New Energy Equity LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE (NYSE:ALE), develops, finances, operates, and manages solar power generation assets, providing clean electricity to commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers under long-term contracts. New Energy Equity has successfully developed over 550MW of solar projects and closed more than
About The Lift As We Climb Foundation
New Energy Equity created the Lift As We Climb Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a way to give back and uplift local communities. Each year, New Energy Equity donates a portion of its profits, based on achieving company-wide goals set throughout the year. The foundation deploys these funds to support nonprofits dedicated to leaving behind a better world within their communities, including the installation of solar energy projects, education, and workforce training. Through this initiative, New Energy Equity continues to make a lasting impact by fostering clean energy access and sustainability.
Melvin Brennan (second from right), Director of Energy Programs at Civics Works, recently formally accepted a
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