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The Inflation Reduction Act: A Game-Changer for Nonprofits on the Path to Sustainability
In the two years since it was signed into law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has transformed the green energy landscape. By tapping into the IRA’s incentives, nonprofits can achieve their sustainability goals and strengthen their communities and missions.
(pictured) Using IRA tax-credit incentives and state-level grants, the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate is adding to their existing rooftop solar by installing a battery-storage microgrid to safeguard their vulnerable residents during local utility grid failures.
Mission Energy names Jeff Rauenhorst Co-CEO to Spearhead Renewable Energy Development and Construction Initiatives
Mission Energy Inc., a growing leader in developing renewable energy projects for nonprofits, announced today the appointment of Jeff Rauenhorst as Co-Chief Executive Officer.
Rauenhorst will continue to focus on development and construction as he has over the past several years, while Last will lead origination. The Co-CEOs will share responsibility for all aspects of the company's operations and will work closely with the company's advisory board and leadership team to ensure that Mission Energy continues to grow and succeed.
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Blog
- Oct 30, 2024 What Nonprofits Need to Know About Solar + Battery Storage
- Sep 26, 2024 Top 5 Considerations for Nonprofits Thinking About Solar Power
- Aug 29, 2024 Case Study: Christian Brothers Center
- Aug 21, 2024 The Inflation Reduction Act: A Game-Changer for Nonprofits on the Path to Sustainability
- May 23, 2024 Case Study: Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
- Sep 11, 2023 Mission Energy names Jeff Rauenhorst Co-CEO to Spearhead Renewable Energy Development and Construction Initiatives
- Mar 15, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Empowers Tax-Exempt Organizations to Implement Renewable Energy Projects
- Sep 7, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act and Nonprofits
- Apr 9, 2021 Upcoming Webinar: Funding Solar for Nonprofits
- Mar 12, 2021 Vote for Mission Energy in the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest!
- Feb 9, 2021 Upcoming Webinar: How to Evaluate Solar for Your Organization
- Jul 3, 2020 Video: Solar Array at Catholic Charities DC
- Apr 29, 2020 Solar Pollinator Begins to Grow
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Press Releases
- Oct 21, 2024 Mission Energy Partners with American Red Cross on Renewable Energy Solutions for Resilience Centers
- Aug 17, 2023 DSD partners with Mission Energy to deliver 701 kW of rooftop solar for Marian Catholic High School
- Oct 2, 2020 Mission Energy Welcomes New Advisory Board
- Aug 24, 2020 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Jumps into Renewable Energy
- Jul 28, 2020 Three Catholic Diocese of Arlington Parishes Go Solar with Catholic Energies
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Newsletters
- Sep 30, 2024 Mission Energy News: September 2024
- Jan 12, 2024 Mission Energy News: January 2024
- Feb 18, 2022 Mission Energy: Catholic Energies Newsletter: Q1 2022
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Press Mentions
- Sep 5, 2023 The Boston Pilot: US Catholic dioceses are leading the 'green revolution' championed by popes
- Nov 10, 2020 Solar Builder Magazine Honors Mission Energy Portfolio with 2020 C&I Rooftop Project of the Year
- Sep 18, 2020 Mission Energy Portfolio Nominated for Solar Builder “Project of the Year Awards”
- Aug 31, 2020 PV Magazine: Catholic organizations go solar to save money, and to put faith into practice
- Oct 17, 2019 Catholic Standard: Catholic Charities’ solar array blessed, seen as model for ecological action by church groups
- Jul 21, 2019 The Washington Post: A field in D.C. will soon be home to 5,000 solar panels. It’s all because of local Catholic groups — and a message from the pope.
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Industry News
- May 3, 2022 New York Times: Get Ready for Another Energy Price Spike: High Electric Bills
- Apr 12, 2022 Utility Dive: Electricity prices and customer debt are rising: 'There will be suffering,' warns consumer advocate
- Mar 11, 2022 SEIA: Solar Market Insight Report 2021 Year in Review
- Feb 25, 2022 Faith leaders call on financial institutions to end investment in fossil fuels and deforestation
- Feb 16, 2022 PV Magazine: Solar surges in Illinois following passage of landmark clean energy law
- Feb 3, 2022 NY1: Con Edison asking for gas and electric price hikes in 2023
- Jan 21, 2022 Washington Post: Superstores can meet half their electricity needs with rooftop solar, says a new report
- Nov 11, 2021 Renewable energy in the U.S. nearly quadrupled in the past decade, report finds
- Jun 11, 2021 Washington Post: Faith Leaders Urge Congress to Address Climate Change
- May 12, 2021 RMI: Uncovering the Deadly Toll of Air Pollution from Buildings
- Apr 15, 2021 Nature: Partial shading by solar panels delays bloom, increases floral abundance during the late-season for pollinators in a dryland, agrivoltaic ecosystem
- Mar 16, 2021 The Nonprofit Times: Loan fund launched for nonprofits’ green building upgrades
- Dec 22, 2020 PV Magazine: Congress passes solar ITC extension
- Jun 5, 2020 Washington Post: How carbon levels hit a record high even as emissions fell during coronavirus pandemic
- Mar 31, 2020 The Wall Street Journal: Wind, Solar Farms Are Seen as Havens in Coronavirus Storm
- Mar 18, 2020 Virginia Mercury: New laws clear away barriers to small solar projects