{"id":272807,"date":"2023-08-23T21:14:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T21:14:28","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-03T16:19:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T16:19:05","slug":"people-and-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/responsible-solar\/people-and-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"People"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Responsible Solar for every community <\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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We are committed to creating<\/span> an equitable<\/span>,<\/span> positive social impact<\/span> for <\/span>the<\/span> communities<\/span> we <\/span>join, our partners and our people.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Our community-first approach<\/h2>\n

Lightsource bp is dedicated to supporting communities that are home to our solar projects across America. That\u2019s why we have an entire Community Relations team that works closely with our neighbors to maximize the positive social impacts of our projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Community Relations team engages with host communities throughout the entire project lifecycle \u2013 from the time we start planning a solar project, through to construction and then operations. They meet with stakeholders to share project information, host educational events, and in turn gather insights and feedback that help us improve our projects for your community. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Community Relations team also forms philanthropic partnerships with non-profits, schools and other local institutions that serve community members on-the-ground.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Community Relations Manager Paulette with Minnequa Elementary’s Principal Harshman. Lightsource bp has been supporting food access and extracurricular programs at the Pueblo, CO elementary school since 2020.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Connect with a community ambassador<\/h3>\n

If you would like to connect with a Community Relations Manager, please email <\/span>USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A critical step in all of our projects is seeking community feedback. We welcome your questions and comments to ensure that our solar farms are great projects for your community.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Community giving is a priority<\/h3>\n

The benefits we\u2019re able to bring to communities are boosted through collaborative initiatives with our local partners. At Lightsource bp, we work closely with local organizations to invest in communities that are home to our solar projects and offices across the United States. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Community Relations team identifies key social impact partnerships and we\u2019re committed to dedicating funds to philanthropic activities and charitable donations to community organizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For regions that are home to our projects, we donated $515,330 in 2023. We encourage our team members to volunteer in these communities as well.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

W<\/span>e\u2019re<\/span> excited to support and work with organizations that <\/span>matter most to our people and our communities, and <\/span>share our desire to create a more sustainable, <\/span>resilient<\/span> and <\/span>equitable<\/span> world for present and future generations.<\/span><\/span> Tell us about your cause here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Lightsource bp solar developers join school staff and PTO members at Cambridge Springs Elementary School in Pennsylvania, where Lightsource bp has donated to build a new playground\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Real life stories: Responsible solar making a difference<\/h3>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Celebrating inclusive play for all: Our support for Everyone\u2019s Playground<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

See photos and more from the ribbon cutting event!<\/p>\n

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30 Oct, 2023<\/p>\n \n

Indiana locals raise their voices: Community benefits of utility-scale solar<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Utility-scale solar drives economic benefits in Indiana<\/p>\n

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29 Nov, 2022<\/p>\n \n

Video: Meet families raising sheep on solar farms<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Solar grazing brings new hope to America's farmers<\/p>\n

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Veterans help build new Texas solar farm<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Celebrating solar apprenticeships at Elm Branch Solar<\/p>\n

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Meet our community partners <\/p>\n

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Helping make solar technology and job training accessible to underserved communities<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Our partnership with GRID Alternatives in Colorado<\/p>\n

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Bringing real-world experience to the classroom<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Partnership with Penn State University<\/p>\n

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