Community Investment
TurningPoint Energy and its partners have provided over $750,000 in community investments as part of its national pledge to donate at least $1,000,000 by 2023.
Community Support Spotlight
Solar Project Serves as an Outdoor Classroom
TurningPoint Energy’s most recently developed Garrett County, Maryland solar farm is already contributing to the community. In June 2022, both elementary and college students toured the site, learning first-hand about solar project construction and operation.
In Maryland alone, TPE and its partners have pledged more than $186,000 in community investment across the state to local food pantries, first responders, schools, shelters for the homeless, veterans support services, agricultural and community service organizations that assist low income families.
Impactful Support for Communities
TurningPoint Energy invests in the communities where our projects are located, as well as actively supporting non-profit organizations with missions to expand access to solar energy.
Our efforts provide substantial, impactful support for public school and community initiatives, as well as renewable energy education curricula to inspire the next generation of renewable energy industry leaders.
Our Triple Bottom Line Approach
At TurningPoint Energy, we believe in a triple bottom line approach to our business wherein our customers and stakeholders gain value through:
- Financial value in the form of competitive rates for solar electricity;
- Environmental value in the form of emission-free, clean energy; and
- Social value in the form of TPE’s investment in their community through economic development, education initiatives and local investment.
Donations/Community Support
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro
Craighead County, Arkansas
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro
TPE's donation supported the construction of nine new homes and a community park through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro's Build Up for Phillip Project. The nine new homes house 31 individuals, including 20 children.
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Mission of Love Charities
Prince George's County, Maryland
Mission of Love Charities, Prince George's County
Mission of Love Charities is a nonprofit human services organization whose mission is to empower, educate, and advocate for low-income individuals and families in order to diminish poverty in our community.
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Community Support Systems
Prince George's County, Maryland
Community Support Systems
Community Support Systems provides low and moderate income families and senior citizens access to services, and advocates for services that elevate the quality of life and independence in the southern Prince George’s and northern Charles County communities.
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Frederick Douglass High School
Prince George's County, Maryland
Frederick Douglass High School, Prince George's County
Frederick Douglass High School empowers its students to become effective communicators, globally-minded problem-solvers, and lifelong learners who realize their potential and become ethical, service-oriented citizens.
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Kingsville Elementary School
Baltimore County, Maryland
Mission of Love Charities, Baltimore County
Kingsville Elementary School is part of the Baltimore County Public School District. Its mission is to provide a nurturing, safe environment that respects the whole child.
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White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company
Baltimore County, Maryland
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, Baltimore
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company (WMVFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the citizens of White Marsh, Perry Hall, Nottingham and other communities within Baltimore and Harford counties.
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Greater Washington Community Foundation
Prince George's County, Maryland
Greater Washington Community Foundation, Prince George's County
Since 1973, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been a champion of thriving communities and a catalyst for change through local philanthropic engagement, effective community investment, and civic leadership.
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House of Hope
Garrett County, Maryland
House of Hope
The House of Hope is a network of concern whose members cooperate to reach out to others when there is serious need. Its resources are primarily directed to short-term emergency situations, where quick response and flexibility are critical.
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Police District Citizens Advisory Council
Prince George's County, Maryland
Police District Citizens Advisory Council, Prince George's County
Friendsville Volunteer Fire
Garrett County, Maryland
Friendsville Volunteer Fire
The Friendsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department's mission is to preserve life, protect property, promote public safety and to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all citizens and visitors to the Friendsville, MD area.
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Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company
Baltimore County, Maryland
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Baltimore
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company provides fire, EMS and rescue service to Kingsville, Maryland and the surrounding communities.
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Mission Beelieve
Montgomery Co. Maryland
Mission Beelieve
Mission Beelieve provides a beekeeping education for local Veterans and First Responders.
Its goal is to create a relaxing environment, while educating about the vocational aspects
of beekeeping. This program gives a sense of purpose and a way to reconnect with the
community.
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Bowie Interfaith Emergency Fund
Prince George's County, Maryland
Bowie Interfaith Emergency Fund, Prince Georges' County
The Bowie Interfaith Emergency Fund (Bowie Food Pantry) provides food assistance and emergency aid to all qualifying residents of Prince George's County.
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Western Maryland Food Council
Garrett County, Maryland
Western Maryland Food Council
The Western Maryland Food Council supports efforts to develop the local food system in Western Maryland.
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Manna Food Center
Montgomery County, Maryland
Manna Food Center
Manna Food Center’s singular mission is to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County, Maryland. Through food distribution, education and advocacy, we are making strides on behalf of more than 63,000 county residents who experience hunger and food insecurity.
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FRC Team 1629, the Garrett Coalition (GaCo)
Garrett County, Maryland
FRC Team 1629, the Garrett Coalition (GaCo)
GaCo's vision is for STEM Ready Kids: for all students, by the time they leave elementary school, to have the opportunity to develop those skills which are essential for success in STEM.
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Our House
Montgomery County, Maryland
Our House
Our House provides the opportunity for at-risk adolescents to become happy, healthy, and productive. The Our House Program is more than just a job skills training program. It includes development of the entire individual, providing the trainees with a full set of skills for success.
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Louttit Library
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Louttit Library
Louttit Library provides library materials and services that enrich, enlighten and inform primarily West Greenwich, RI residents.
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Montgomergy County Beekeepers Association
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Beekeepers Association
The Montgomery County Beekeepers Association (MCBA) was established to teach beekeeping skills to enthusiasts, and to benefit the community through related outreach.
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God's Pit Crew
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
God's Pit Crew
As part of our second Danville Utilities project (10MW) in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, TPE donated $20,000 to God's Pit Crew. Headquartered in Danville, VA, God’s Pit Crew is a non-profit, faith-based crisis response team of over 500 volunteers that delivers hope, healing, and restoration to hurting people in times of crisis.
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Ephrata Cloister Associates
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Ephrata Cloister Associates
Ephrata Cloister Associates works in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, supporting the mission of preservation and education at Ephrata Cloister, one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
In association with our 6MW Danville Utilities Solar Project, TPE donated $20,000 to Pittsylvania County Public Schools, plus four (4) acres of land worth an estimated $26,000. Pittsylvania County Public Schools is located in Chatham, Virginia, with an enrollment of approximately 8,998 students across 18 schools.
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Comprehensive Community Action Program
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Comprehensive Community Action Program
CCAP is one of Rhode Island's largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. CCAP provides a wide spectrum of services designed to help those in immediate need and empower self-sufficiency.
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Project Partner Donations - $50,000
As part of our RI King and RI Hopkins community solar projects in Rhode Island, TPE's project partner DEPCOM Power donated $50,000 to local charities.
DEPCOM Power
Rhode Island Donations: Comprehensive Community Action Program and Operation Stand Down
DEPCOM Power Website
Athens Victory Club
Somerset County, Maine
Athens Victory Club, Somerset County
The Athens Victory Club's mission is to bring help, love and compassion to its community by means of kindness, caring or small donations to help in difficult times or recognize accomplishment.
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North Smithfield Food Pantry
Providence County, Rhode Island
North Smithfield Food Pantry, Providence County
The North Smithfield Residents food pantry is a non profit organization that provides food assistance to North Smithfield families in need.
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Washington Food Pantry
Knox County, Maine
Washington Food Pantry, Knox County
The Washington Food Pantry is a local nonprofit organization located in the town of Washington, Maine. It offers food and household products to those in need.
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Chrysalis Place Food Center
Kennebec County, Maine
Chrysalis Place Food Center of Gardiner, Kennebec County
The Chrysalis Place Food Center serves the communities of Chelsea, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Pittston, Randolph and West Gardiner
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Project Local Labor - 91%
25MW Alta Luna Solar Project in Luna County, New Mexico
91% Local Labor -25MW Alta Luna Solar Project
TPE’s 25MW Alta Luna solar project for Tri-State Generation and Transmission in Luna County, NM was constructed by project partner DEPCOM Power using over 91% local labor, including 31% in military veteran labor.
Project Profile
Project Partner Donations - $100,000
As part of our 25MW Alta Luna Solar Project, DEPCOM Power raised a total of $100,000 for local Luna County, New Mexico organizations.
DEPCOM Power Luna County, New Mexico Donations
See the Change USA -
Roadrunner Food Bank -
Transforming Luna County -
Wayne County Family Resource Network -
CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries -
Operation Homefront -
The Friends of the Healing House -
Deming Animal Guardians
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Project Partner Donations - $60,000
As part of our 9.9MW community solar project for United Cooperative Services in Bosque County, Texas, TPE's project partner DEPCOM Power donated $60,000 to eight deserving local charities in and around Bosque County.
DEPCOM Power Bosque County, Texas Donations
Talitha Koum Institute ---
Caritas ---
Parkgate Community Church ---
American Legion Auxiliary ---
Crazy8 Ministries ---
Burleson Higher Education Opportunity Fund ---
North Bosque Helping Hands ---
Cleburne Christian Lodge
DEPCOM Power Website
Project Local Labor - 90%
9.9MW United Cooperative Services Community Solar Project in Bosque County, Texas
90% Local Labor - 9.9MW United Electric Cooperative Community Solar Project
Our 9.9MW community solar project for United Cooperative Services in Bosque County, Texas, was constructed by project partner DEPCOM Power using 90% local labor, including 25% military veterans.
Project Profile
Solar Curriculum for Deming Public Schools
Luna County, New Mexico
Deming Public Schools / Solar Schoolhouse Curriculum
As part of our 25MW Alta Luna solar project for Tri-State Generation & Transmission, TPE donated $20,000 for a solar curriculum to Deming Public Schools, which was administered by Solar Schoolhouse.
Solar Schoolhouse Website
Community Pantry
McKinley County, New Mexico
The Community Pantry
The Community Pantry serves people in Northwestern New Mexico through a number of programs including Free Produce, the Emergency Food Box, Food For Kids, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Agency Program, and Mobile Pantry Deliveries.
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Oaks of Life Retreat
Tom Green County, Texas
Oaks of Life Retreat
As part of our Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, Texas 1.3 MW Solar Project, TPE and its principals donated $11,000 to the Oaks of Life Retreat. The Oaks of Life Retreat is a non-profit organization in West Texas that provides widows of soldiers a God-centered weekend of healing, restoration, relaxation, and sisterhood under the Texas stars.
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H.O.P.E., Inc. (Helping Other People Effectively)
Erath County, Texas
H.O.P.E., Inc.
H.O.P.E., Inc. (Helping Other People Effectively) assists needy residents of Erath County, Texas, with food, clothing, comprehensive medical and limited financial assistance.
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La Puente
Alamosa, Colorado
La Puente
La Puente's mission is to address the effects of poverty by providing a safety net of services, where individuals and families get what they need to stabilize, heal, strengthen, and ultimately thrive. Annually, over 16,000 individuals and family members receive at least one of its services.
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United Cooperative Services
Bosque County, Texas
United Cooperative Services, Bosque County
Solar demo project at United Cooperative Services' Meridian, Texas office
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Denver Kids, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Denver Kids, Inc.
TPE has donated over $50,000 to Denver Kids, Inc., and its principals have served on its board. Denver Kids,Inc. creates career and college pathways for at-potential students open to growth and guidance by providing multi-level support to students, their families, and the school community.
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