WHAT WE CARE ABOUT

Expanding the Reach and Increasing the Impact of Renewable Energy

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 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 resulting from Jubilee Housing’s solar panels, as well as solar panels throughout the city, go directly to our residents. This extra money matters so much, at the end of each month, when it can go toward food, medical bills, and other expenses. 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

Advocating for Solar for All

Advocating for Solar for All

A critical part of our work is to advocate and promote policies that address the imbalance of renewable energy benefits in our communities. We develop and promote policies to ensure that these benefits reach all households, regardless of income. Watch “DC SOLAR...

Promoting Energy Resilience

Promoting Energy Resilience

New Partners is committed to producing renewable energy and developing sound energy policy. Our innovative work in battery storage provides resilience strategies both for the electric grid and for households who may be least equipped to withstand the impact of energy...

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. We work directly with affordable housing and commercial building owners, tenants, and property managers, to address each...