Help Nonprofits Go Solar
There are roughly 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States that face major barriers to getting their solar projects financed.
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How it works
You can help nonprofits across the country immediately save money on their electricity bills by going solar. Saving money means they can better serve their communities, while the remaining energy savings are reinvested into future solar projects. We call this the Solar Seed Fund – a one-of-a-kind, pay-it-forward revolving fund for solar for nonprofits.
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RE-volv works to provide solar energy access to those that are excluded from the benefits of the clean energy economy. RE-volv is currently raising $10 Million through Recoverable Grants from impact investors through two Recoverable Grant options to scale our proven model of solar finance for community-serving nonprofit organizations across the United States.
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Our ResponseOur Impact
$ 10 million
DOLLARS
INVESTED
10
STATES
WITH NONPROFIT
SOLAR PROJECTS
$ 18.7 million
DOLLARS
SAVED FOR NONPROFITS
282
SOLAR AMBASSADORS
TRAINED
45
NONPROFIT
SOLAR PROJECTS
FUNDED
3.3
TOTAL MEGAWATT
CONTRACTED
103,640
COMMUNITY
MEMBERS IMPACTED
91,000 tons
CO2
AVOIDED
RE-volv Annoucements
Tuesday, November 30th is #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving and generosity to support organizations making an impact on the world. This Giving Tuesday, please consider making a donation to RE-volv, to help us bring more clean, renewable solar energy to community-serving nonprofits across the country.
In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, join us for our Anniversary Celebration event on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM (Pacific Time), featuring an interview with Bill McKibben, Founder of 350.org. Throughout the event you'll hear inspiring stories from our nonprofit partners and Solar Ambassadors, an unveiling of our 10 Year Impact Report, and more!
Gonzaga University Solar Ambassadors helped bring solar to Transitions this fall, a nonprofit that works to end homelessness and poverty for women and children in Spokane. Jessica V., Gonzaga Solar Ambassador Team Lead says, “Transitions has made such a huge impact on the Spokane community and it is inspiring to see such a deserving organization receive help going solar.”
This fall, the University of Dayton Solar Ambassadors helped bring a 15 kW solar system to Oak Tree Corner, which is the team's third solar project! Oak Tree Corner is a nonprofit organization based in Dayton, Ohio that provides grief support groups for children ages three through 18 who lost someone important in their life.
On Earth Day 2021, the RE-volv team gathered for a socially distanced Solar Ribbon Cutting event at Project Artaud, a nonprofit, member-run arts complex in San Francisco. Project Artaud provides affordable housing and studio space for artists of all disciplines. The 83 kW solar system installed on the roof of Project Artaud was celebrated during Project Artaud's 50th year celebration.
Support nonprofits and advance clean energy across the country by investing in RE-volv's Recoverable Grant Opportunity. We are currently raising $10 Million through Recoverable Grants from impact investors and foundations through two Recoverable Grant options to scale our proven model of solar finance for community-serving nonprofits across the United States.
Andreas Karelas, RE-volv's Executive Director, was featured on the Climate One podcast in the episode titled, "Entrepreneurs Creating an Inclusive Economy." Listen to the Podcast to learn more about Andreas's new book Climate Courage and how to get involved in the clean energy movement.
Featured Projects
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10804
Little River, South Carolina
Hope United Methodist Church
South San Francisco, CA
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About RE-volv
RE-volv is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to tackle climate change at the local level by empowering people to accelerate the adoption of clean energy in their communities. At RE-volv, we believe that everyone can participate in helping to build the clean energy economy and everyone can share in its benefits. We provide solar energy financing to nonprofits serving disadvantaged communities across the country, while raising awareness about the benefits of solar, and training the next generation of clean energy leaders in the process.
Since 2013, RE-volv has been solarizing nonprofits in low-to-moderate-income communities, BIPOC communities, and in parts of the country where solar is less common, less economical, and where through community engagement, we hope to build momentum for stronger clean energy policy.
Contact Andreas at andreas@re-volv.org
Recoverable Grant
An innovative financial vehicle that allows RE-volv to receive a grant from foundations and Donor Advised Funds, use the funds to build solar projects for deserving nonprofits, and pay back the endowment with interest over time. Grantors can then continue to regrant those funds to organizations of their choice.
Contact Andreas at andreas@re-volv.org
Recoverable Grant Opportunity
RE-volv is currently seeking to raise $10 Million through two recoverable grant investment offerings. Additional grantor specific-terms are possible.
9-year term with 1% annual interest rate ($3M Recoverable Grant Opportunity)
15-year term with 1.75% annual interest rate ($7M Recoverable Grant Opportunity)
