SOL PURPOSE
As we strive for solar Infrastructure + Impact, Sol Systems works with our partners and customers to engage with and invest in under-resourced communities and communities that are adversely impacted by climate change.
In this newsletter, you will hear more about our vision and the approach to achieving it, the community organizations we work with, and our journey to help accelerate a just and sustainable energy future. Additionally, we will share information about events, webinars, and articles we are reading, focusing on an equitable clean energy transition.
Infrastructure + Impact Spotlight: The Huneebee Project
In this Infrastructure + Impact Spotlight, we highlight how a small organization tackles a big problem: building capacity to strengthen community impact. Read about how
The Huneebee Project provides employment, training, and job skills through beehive management.
Partner Spotlight:
Bright Solar Futures
Philadelphia Energy Authority’s Bright Solar Future (BSF) program provides access to solar careers for young people to grow a diverse and more equitable workforce combating climate change. Students, primarily from communities of color, train in solar and battery storage installation, sales, design, and job site safety. Our partnership will help curriculum development, equipment purchases for BSF’s new energy storage training model and creating a permanent solartraining program.
Announcements and News
2022 Impact Partner Showcase
December 1, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST
In this interactive showcase, a group of our corporate and community partnerswill share insights on our impact approach and why they have partnered withus, to illustrate the benefits of meaningful engagement for addressingcommunity and ecosystem challenges, and to celebrate their inspiring work.
What We're Reading
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Redefining the Corporate-Community Partnership
Standford Social Innovation Review
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Chicago Entrepreneur Uses Clean Energy to Create Opportunities in Disinvested Communities
Energy News Network
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A Rural Black Farming Community Shows How Energy Efficiency and Electrification of Appliances Can Lead to Economic Justice
RMI.org