News

Sep 5, 2025

A Historic University’s Microgrid Cuts Energy Costs and Benefits Local Community

Developing a microgrid project can be a complicated process that requires expertise to navigate regulatory, engineering, and financial complexities. However, Bracken Hendricks, co-founder and CEO of Urban Ingenuity, said microgrid technologies are advancing quickly and, with growing energy demand and rising utility bills, more microgrids may soon be operational in the U.S.

Aug 19, 2025

Congress passed the reconciliation bill.

This will have significant negative impacts on the solar industry-especially smaller community-based projects. We will all feel the effects of this legislation and Working Power is committed to continuing our community-centered mission-focused work. Exisiting projects will still move forward while we plan new pathways for the long term.

Jul 21, 2025

‘By and for the people’: Brooklyn launches city’s first community-led solar project in Sunset Park

Ian Fischer, co-executive director of Working Power, said the project was a “story of resilience.” “The project demonstrates what is possible when we prioritize frontline communities’ leadership, building the clean energy future. Now more than ever, we need community-led solutions supported by local government and strong state policies,” Fischer said.

Dec 6, 2024

New Solar Panels at Historic Brooklyn Army Terminal to Power Sunset Park Community

Sunset Park Solar is a Community-led Collaboration between NYCEDC and Local Climate Justice Organization, UPROSE, with Developer Partner, Working Power

Oct 30, 2024

Community Solar coming to two NOLA Public School Campuses

NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS), together with real estate developer Green Coast Enterprises (GCE) and community-scale clean energy developer, Working Power, announces a first of its kind community solar project to be built on two charter school campuses, which will provide electricity to the school communities at a discounted rate.

Mar 8, 2024

Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives for Underserved Communities

Working Power is purpose-built to develop and finance clean energy projects with frontline communities at the scale, scope, and speed of the challenge.

Jan 30, 2024

Opinion: What it will take to make clean energy affordable for everyone

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” says Bracken Hendricks, the board chair of Working Power, a national organization that marshals capital investment to fund renewable-energy projects with direct, local ownership by Black-owned businesses, labor unions and disadvantaged communities.

Dec 13, 2023

DC PACE Program Hits Milestone with $6.1 Million Deal, Surpassing $100 Million in Total Loans Facilitated

“DC PACE has grown through public private partnership from its initial kernel as a pioneering policy, to become a fully realized financial product that’s transforming the built environment of our Nation’s capital,” stated Bracken Hendricks, Co- Founder and Managing Partner of Urban Ingenuity.

Jun 29, 2023

The Dividends of Community-Owned Solar

The Rockefeller Foundation. The Dividends of Community-Owned Solar - The Rockefeller Foundation On Longhaul Farm in Garrison, New York, Jason Angell and Jocelyn Apicello believe countering global warming is urgent—but also not enough. They are at the forefront of a movement to promote community-owned solar power.

May 17, 2023

Microgrid Knowledge Names Greater Good Award Winners at Microgrid 2023

The highest recognition went to the Adjuntas microgrid. “This is not simply a microgrid project; this is a new economic model and community building at its finest,” said Patrice Calise, an award judge.

Apr 20, 2023

In DC, President Biden's administration unveils $8 billion plan to accelerate solar energy

We are thrilled that US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, and project partners toured the Brentwood Reservoir Community Solar project in the lead-up to Earth Day.

Apr 5, 2023

How UPROSE Is Creating Clean Energy in Brooklyn

Great article on UPROSE and the community-centered climate work they are doing. It is an honor to be their partner on the Brooklyn Army Terminal project. Working Power, Lovinia Reynolds, Elizabeth Yeampierre, Iris M. Crawford.

Mar 1, 2023

Working Power Impact Fund Case Study

In this two-page case study, learn how and why the Kresge Social Investment Practice made a $1.125 million program-related investment loan in Working Power Impact Fund.

Feb 28, 2023

Issue One: The Community Power Report Newsletter | Urban Ingenuity Launched Working Power

In 2022, we launched Working Power, an innovative model born from over a decade of leadership in community-centered clean energy projects. Working Power bridges the gap between environmental justice organizations and funders.

Feb 15, 2023

Working Power mentioned in Candide Group's 2022 Impact Report

WORKING POWER invests in local non-profits, small and minority-owned businesses, and worker-centered training opportunities.

Dec 26, 2022

Ward 5 Community Solar Facility Celebrates Construction Progress

All that’s to say: the project involves a lot of moving parts. But the many partnerships between agencies and private sector organizations may also produce benefits for residents.

Oct 18, 2022

$7M in new social investments will boost the just energy transition in communities of color

A new suite of grants and social investments announced today from The Kresge Foundation will bring millions of dollars in investments to the solar movement in communities of color and those with low wealth in American cities.

Apr 15, 2022

University to install unique microgrid and community solar combination in Washington, D.C.

“As a flagship educational institution for Washington, D.C., and as a cornerstone of the global deaf and hard of hearing community, Gallaudet deserves tremendous credit for providing the vision and leadership required to build climate solutions, while ensuring a more just and resilient local community. We are honored to be part of this world-class team,” said Bracken Hendricks, CEO of Urban Ingenuity

Apr 14, 2022

Gallaudet University campus to be powered by clean energy microgrid

Gallaudet University is partnering with Scale Microgrid Solutions and Urban Ingenuity to build a world-class, clean energy microgrid.

Oct 21, 2021

New Clean Energy Facility in Ward 7 to Provide Annual Savings to More Than 300 Income-Qualified Households

New Energy Facility in Ward 7

Oct 11, 2019

SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR RHODE ISLAND ROW COMMUNITY SOLAR ARRAY

Go Green. Do Good.

Aug 20, 2018

NHT RENEWABLE LAUNCHES ‘SOLAR FOR ALL’ PROJECT IN WASHINGTON D.C.

NHT Renewable Launches "Solar for All" Project in Washington D.C

Skip to Content