WHAT WE CARE ABOUT

Bringing Renewable Energy to Underserved Communities

Five people standing in front of The Maycroft building. The building has three sets of double doors with a half circle window above each set of doors. There are other people in the backdrop including youth. There are also presentation panels in the back.

Substantial upfront costs and complicated financial, economic, and legal hurdles prohibit many underserved communities from adopting solar. By working with affordable housing owners and managers, lenders, investors, and government partners, we offer the benefits of renewable energy to households otherwise unable to afford it.

Watch ‘DC SOLAR STORIES EP8: Solar Future’ to learn more.

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The savings that are coming from Jubilee Housing’s solar panels, as well as solar panels throughout the city, are going directly to our residents. That extra money matters so much at the end of the month because it can go toward food, medical bills, and whatever [they need]. It really goes a long way in improving their quality of life.

– Rebecca Ely, Jubilee Housing Vice President for Institutional Advancement

What we care about

Environmental Justice Advocacy

Environmental Justice Advocacy

Environmental degradation does not affect communities equally. Disadvantaged communities have lower carbon footprints and contribute less to negative climate change, yet feel the burdens more acutely. A critical part of our work is to advocate and promote policies...

Resilience Against Climate Change

Resilience Against Climate Change

New Partners is committed to mitigating climate change through producing renewable energy and developing sound energy policy. Our innovative work in battery storage provides resilience strategies both for the electric grid and for people among us who may be least...

Renewable Energy Education

Renewable Energy Education

Renewable energy education is key to our mission. From elementary schoolchildren to graduate students, commercial building owners to policymakers, and returning citizens to housing managers, we support our communities by teaching about environmental issues, renewable...

Creating New Real Estate for Solar

Creating New Real Estate for Solar

Washington DC is an urban area with tightly-confined borders and limited open space available for solar production. By identifying unused rooftop space and designing solar projects that co-exist with rooftop terraces, large equipment, and green roofs, our work expands...

Partnering for Innovation

Partnering for Innovation

In addition to our direct solar development and finance work, we leverage our experience by designing solar projects and programs for others. Working directly with affordable housing and commercial building owners, tenants, and property managers, we address each...