Community-powered clean energy and careers.

OUR PROGRAMS

Community-powered
clean energy and careers.

EmpowerUs helps congregations and communities access solar, save on energy, and open workforce pathways in solar and HVAC for young and underserved residents.

Solar arrays on neighborhood rooftops

01 / SOLAR SANCTUARY

Trusted local spaces.
Clean-energy anchors.

Solar Sanctuaries connects congregations and community hubs with the expertise to explore and develop community solar projects. The initiative brings together local trust and renewable energy solutions to help communities benefit from the clean-energy transition.

  • Connect community rooftops and spaces with solar expertise.
  • Explore opportunities to lower energy costs.
  • Advance environmental sustainability and community benefit.
Discuss a solar opportunity

02 / WORKFORCE PATHWAYS

A connected path
from training to careers.

Workforce Pathways connects young people and underserved residents to solar, HVAC, and building-performance training, including BPI training. We bring together training providers and employers, with navigation and support that help people get in, move through training, and connect with jobs.

  • Solar installation training and career connections.
  • HVAC and energy-efficiency pathways.
  • Building-performance skills and employer connections.
Explore a workforce pathway
Participants learning HVAC skills with an instructor

HOW WE WORK

We don’t replace the experts.
We connect them.

EmpowerUs links congregations, installers, training providers, and employers into one continuous path—from a community rooftop to a clean-energy career.

01

Community opens the door

Congregations and community hubs bring their rooftops, local knowledge, and trusted relationships.

02

Experts deliver solar and skills

Installers and training providers bring technical expertise, clean-energy solutions, and practical training.

03

Residents move forward

Residents connect with solar and HVAC careers and the opportunities of the clean-energy economy.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Find your place in the pathway.

Residents

Interested in a clean-energy career? Get in touch to discuss training pathways and available connections.

Ask about training →

Providers & employers

Connect your technical expertise, training, or employment opportunities with communities.

Become a partner →

TOGETHER, WE RISE.

Bring opportunity
to your community.

Join us in connecting clean energy, trusted local spaces, and meaningful careers.

Partner with usGet in touch