D.C. Religious, Community Groups Joining Forces to Buy Clean Electricity, Save Money
by Associated Press
on March 13, 2012
More than 100 religious, community, labor and low-income housing groups in the Washington area say they are joining forces to buy clean power and save money. Read the full article
Soulful Green Living
by We Act Radio
on February 22, 2012
Strong Homes Program Lead Organizer Brett Wiley was a guest on the Soulful Green Living talk program, which focuses on urban and suburban sustainability and self-sufficiency. The program introduces listeners to timely practices, insights, and solutions for sustainable living. Listen here
Partnerships Have Benefits
by Washington Post
on September 15, 2011
Rev. Tom Knoll, pastor of First Trinity Lutheran Church, writes about how his congregation benefited from Groundswell's Community Power Project. Read the full article
Seven Silver Spring Families Go Green Together
by The Gazette
on August 24, 2011
Making conservation a team effort, a group of neighbors in the Fairview Court community had their homes weatherized together. Read the full article
Coming Together to Pray, And Also to Find Reduced-Rate Energy Deals
by New York Times
on July 31, 2011
The New York Times spotlights Groundswell's Community Power Project, an effort to help congregations and nonprofits use their collective buying power to purchase clean energy at a reduced rate. Read full article
Weatherization Means Jobs
by The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson WAMU 88.5 FM
on May 06, 2011
Local public radio station WAMU aired a commentary by The Rev. Jered Weber-Johnson, pastor of St. Alban's Episcopal Church, about why his congregation decided to invest in energy improvements through Groundswell. Listen to the segment
Who's Next: Will Byrne
by Washington Life Magazine
on May 01, 2011
Washington Life's Who's Next, which features younger people pursuing interesting projects/careers, interviewed Executive Director Will Byrne as the leader of "one of the fastest growing and most innovative civic engagement organizations in the nation". Read full article
D.C.'s Pockets of High Unemployment
by Washington Post
on April 25, 2011
The Post published a letter from Managing Director Elizabeth Lindsey critiquing a recent article on the D.C. unemployment rate that failed to highlight the gross disparities among different D.C. neighborhoods. She urged city leaders to make addressing the underlying barriers to increased prosperity throughout the city a priority. Read full article
A Push for Weatherization in the District
by Patrick Madden, WAMU 88.5 FM
on April 18, 2011
Local public radio station WAMU spotlighted the kick-off of Groundswell's Spring Weatherization Drive during its morning news segment. Listen to segment
Champions of Change: Harnessing the Power of Community & Clean Energy
by White House blog
on April 13, 2011
The White House awarded Executive Director Will Byrne a Champions of Change award in recognition of Groundswell's success in tapping the power of clean energy solutions to create new economic opportunity. Read full article
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