This investment builds on the ongoing Sol Systems and Google collaboration, first announced in 2023, which integrates clean energy investments with local impact initiatives in areas with limited renewable energy access.
With this expanded commitment, Sol Systems and Google will continue to deploy capital to communities through an innovative investment framework designed to pair solar energy development with strategic community support. The initiative helps advance energy solutions while strengthening local economies and expanding resources for community organizations.
A key component of this collaboration is direct investment in trusted, community-based organizations that provide essential services and programs. Funding supports energy efficiency and home upgrade initiatives through partnerships with Roanoke Electric Cooperative in North Carolina, Santee Electric Cooperative and Aiken Electric Cooperative in South Carolina, and the Sustainability Institute of South Carolina.
"Sol Systems is committed to ensuring that clean energy investments create lasting benefits for communities," said Adaora Ifebigh, Senior Director of Community Impact at Sol Systems. "Through our continued partnership with Google and our dedicated local partners, we are strengthening programs that lower energy costs and improve housing conditions for families who need it most."
Energy efficiency upgrades provide significant cost savings, but many low-income households are ineligible for weatherization programs due to pre-existing home conditions, such as leaky roofs, faulty wiring, and mold. This funding helps bridge the gap by addressing these critical repairs, allowing more families to participate in energy-saving initiatives.
"At Google, we are committed to advancing carbon-free energy solutions that deliver meaningful benefits to communities," said Katie Ottenweller, Southeast Lead, Energy Policy & Markets at Google. "Through our partnership with Sol Systems, we are not only expanding solar energy access but also supporting the vital work of local organizations that help reduce individual electricity bills in North and South Carolina."
This expansion reflects Sol Systems' and Google's ongoing commitment to scalable clean energy solutions that contribute to long-term economic and environmental progress in local communities. Local partners have acknowledged the benefits of this collaboration which has resulted in positive outcomes for households participating in the community programs.
As this initiative continues in 2025, local organizations remain at the heart of efforts to reduce energy burdens and improve housing conditions. Sol Systems and Google are committed to supporting their work, ensuring that more households, especially those most in need-can benefit from the clean energy economy.
