We turn energy potential into economic reality for local communities.
Energy costs are rising, demand is increasing, and the electric grid faces growing strain. Communities have a unique opportunity to invest in local energy solutions that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and create lasting economic value. But realizing that promise requires specialized expertise in engineering, finance, and regulation. Most communities don’t have that capacity in-house, and most energy developers aren’t built to put community benefit first.

Power Up Local fills that gap.

We are a pioneering nonprofit that partners with communities to design, resource, and advance locally led energy projects. We approach the energy transition through an economic lens because renewable energy, done right, creates good jobs, lowers the cost of living, and builds lasting wealth in the communities it powers.

We turn energy potential into economic reality for local communities.
Energy costs are rising, demand is increasing, and the electric grid faces growing strain. Communities have a unique opportunity to invest in local energy solutions that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and create lasting economic value. But realizing that promise requires specialized expertise in engineering, finance, and regulation. Most communities don’t have that capacity in-house, and most energy developers aren’t built to put community benefit first.

Power Up Local fills that gap.

We are a pioneering nonprofit that partners with communities to design, resource, and advance locally led energy projects. We approach the energy transition through an economic lens because renewable energy, done right, creates good jobs, lowers the cost of living, and builds lasting wealth in the communities it powers.