WHAT WE CARE ABOUT

Partnering for Innovation

An eye-level view of Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School's solar panel roof. The photo appears to be taken under the roof and the four-square chalk area on the concrete is in front. Supportive pillars are on the left as well as a playground. Another playground set is in the backdrop behind a short iron fence. To the right is a brick building and further behind are trees, buildings, and a clear, sunny sky.

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 project’s distinctive challenges in technical design, engineering, interconnection, and community engagement.

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

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From affordable housing resiliency projects to adapting to an aging electric grid, New Partners has been able to innovate new project designs throughout the District by forming sophisticated partnerships, coming up with technical innovations, and delivering financial solutions that deliver long-term benefit to most affected communities.

– Pranay Kohli, President, Amidus Consulting

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...

Bringing Renewable Energy to Underserved Communities

Bringing Renewable Energy to Underserved Communities

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...

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...