1. Growth Opportunity Partners, a community financial institution and Green Bank, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are collaborating on the Solar for All program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
2. The program, led by Growth Opps, will provide full funding for residential and community solar installations leveraging energy tax credits and transferring ownership of projects to program beneficiaries at no cost, benefiting Justice40 communities.
3. The partnership between Growth Opps and IBEW ensures high-quality jobs with a diverse and skilled workforce for solar installations, with a focus on promoting Labor Agreements and expanding apprenticeship programs for disadvantaged workers.
Growth Opportunity Partners and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) are collaborating on the Solar for All program, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Growth Opps is leading the $250 million grant application on behalf of the Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition, which represents 31 cities in eight states. The program will provide full funding for residential and community solar installations and transfer ownership of residential projects to beneficiaries at no cost.
The partnership between Growth Opps and IBEW aims to create high-quality jobs for projects financed by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. They will promote Labor Agreements, comply with Davis-Bacon requirements, and expand IBEW’s training programs to create opportunities for underrepresented groups. The Solar for All program will impact nearly 30,000 homes in Justice40 communities across the eight-state region.
Growth Opps CEO Michael Jeans emphasizes their commitment to Meaningful Wage Jobs and a skilled labor force for solar installations. The program will provide subawards to community foundations, cities, and counties in the IHSC network, contributing to the development of a clean energy workforce. IBEW International President Kenneth Cooper sees the partnership as beneficial for both the environment and working people, creating family-sustaining IBEW jobs and opportunities for communities nationwide.