Lift As We Climb Foundation

In 2020, New Energy Equity established the Lift As We Climb (LAWC) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to uplift and invest in local and solar communities.

Leaving Behind a Better World

As leaders in the solar industry, we are proud to champion causes and nonprofits that strengthen our communities and help create a more prosperous future for all.

Each year, New Energy Equity contributes a portion of its profits toward community impact, based on goals set throughout the year. The LAWC Foundation then directs these funds to nonprofits dedicated to creating a better world through solar energy projects, education, and workforce training.

The foundation has raised nearly $800,000 since it began, an average of $200,000 annually.

“The Lift as We Climb Foundation was created and is run by the employees of New Energy Equity. Thanks to their commitment, 98% of every dollar raised goes directly to deserving charities — far above the national nonprofit average of 80%. Each year, we invite New Energy Equity employees to help select causes that are connected to the solar industry or rooted in the communities where we live and work. I’m proud that since our inception, we’ve contributed over $700,000 to strengthen our local communities and advance the solar industry.”

Kevin Nguyen, LAWC Employee Co-Founder and Board Member

How We Support Our Communities

Fundraising events, local volunteering and solar for nonprofits.

Charity Golf Tournament

Each year, New Energy Equity holds a charity golf tournament where the proceeds benefit either a local or industry recipient.

Previous recipients include:

2022 - Folds of Honor
2023 - Folds of Honor
2024 - Civic Works
2025 - Let’s Share the Sun Foundation

Summer Solstice Solarbration

This annual fundraiser takes place in Saint Paul, MN and benefits the Footprint Project and their mission of providing cleaner energy access to communities in crisis.

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (“CRAB”)

In 2021, New Energy Equity partnered with CRAB, an organization providing premier sailing instruction to people with disabilities, recovering warriors, and children from underserved communities. Through the Lift As We Climb Foundation, NEE donated, engineered, installed, and manages a 25kW roof-mounted solar system that powers CRAB’s new Adaptive Boating Center—reducing its utility costs to zero for the next 25 years.

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Local Volunteering

Our team regularly gives back to our local community by volunteering with local organizations like Anne Arundel County Food Bank.

Community Partners

The Lift As We Climb Foundation is proud to support organizations that share our vision of creating a better world for future generations. Below are some of the causes we’ve had the privilege to support.

Community Partner Testimonials

“As residents of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, we are lucky to have New Energy Equity right here in our backyard and grateful to receive their donation through Lift As We Climb.”

Sarah Boynton, Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations

"Community Food Share is so excited to welcome New Energy Equity to our family of corporate supporters. New Energy Equity may be new to our community but has already made a significant impact on local hunger."

Dina Coates, Chief Development Officer