Author Archives: Holly
Universities warm to solar power
Across the nation, institutions of higher education are turning to solar power in order to commit to sustainability and to lower operating costs– and to stand out to environmentally-conscious potential students.
Sowdo’s story
This post originally appeared on this blog on June 27, 2014 One week ago, people across the globe observed World Refugee Day. Praxia Partners calls Columbus home– and so do thousands of Somali refugee and immigrants. Meet Sowdo…
People + the planet: Cleveland’s push for environmental justice
We love to learn about how urban centers become healthier, more environmentally responsible, and more energy independent. In the heart of the Rust Belt, Cleveland, shows us how a city can meet climate challenges while supporting equity and inclusion.
Nonprofits shine thanks to solar
Today, we look at the diverse array of nonprofits benefiting from renewable energy. Will your nonprofit be the next to go solar?
A small Tanzanian village shows solar is key for rural families
Recently, a small community in rural Tanzania has turned to solar. How does solar power transform everyday life for rural families across the globe?
David & Goliath: How the Unity Center proved nonprofit developers can compete
It may seem like a case of David vs. Goliath– a brand new, church-based, nonprofit developer going head to head with established private development corporations. Yet, today, the Unity Center stands as testament to the power of nonprofit, community-minded development. … Continue reading
Mandates matter: Spotlight on Ohio’s energy standards
So much depends on Ohio’s embattled energy standards. So, why have valuable renewable and energy efficiency mandates been frozen until at least 2016? Inside the fight for a greener Ohio.
How UC Berkeley and the city of Richmond can be partners in progress
Today, the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society released Structuring Development for Greater Community Benefit: An Analysis of an Opportunity Model for Developing the Berkeley Global Campus at Richmond Bay. As the University of California, Berkeley contemplates large-scale master planning and development of the … Continue reading
The Midwest goes green: 7 solar updates
Can solar power thrive in the Midwest? Absolutely! Today, we take a look at renewable energy news from across the Midwest.
The changing face of Richmond, CA
As the University of California, Berkeley contemplates large-scale master planning and development of the Berkeley Global Campus at Richmond, both the University and Richmond are poised for unprecedented growth. The city is one of the last affordable communities in the … Continue reading