OUR PROGRAMS
Empowering communities before, during and after a disaster.
Our programs build local resilience by providing tools, knowledge and people. Our dedicated team of staff, volunteers and partners works across the US to build a more sustainable and resilient future. These programs have grown from rapid disaster response with solar generators to microgrid development for long-term recovery, build power workshops, and the distribution of over 200 pallets worth of clean energy equipment.
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Rapid Disaster Response
Relief and recovery is typically carbon-intensive. As climate change drives emergency humanitarian need, we rapidly deploy mobile solar generators and related climate survival technologies to power up disaster responders and affected communities.
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Long-Term Resilience
Communities need flexible options that are ready in times of need. By sharing local networks, cooperating with a wide range of organizations, and installing permanent microgrids, we help empower communities to be more resilient.
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Community Builds
What if we weren’t just reacting to the next storm, but were ready for it? Through grassroots networks and the right tools, we develop fleets of climate survival technologies and train local partners to plug-in.
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Upcycled Energy
Reusing in-kind donations of solar and electrical equipment helps lower microgrid hub costs for community partners. We repurpose and redistribute new and used-but-functional green infrastructure to select organizations for their disaster response and resilience missions.
IMPACT
30+ disaster response and recovery missions
250+ resilience hubs powered during outages
300+ kW of mobile solar deployed
4 mWh of mobile batteries provided
500+ responders trained to do what we do
50,000 people supported with energy access during power outages
RAPID RESPONSE
Damage to bridge in North Carolina due to flood waters.
Hurricane Helene
Registering as one of the largest hurricanes to impact the continental U.S., Hurricane Helene brought more than 14 inches of rain, unprecedented flooding and landslides. Helene quickly became our largest response and recovery operation to date. Since our teams arrived in North Carolina in September 2025, we’ve raised and committed over $1 million in funding and sustainable response equipment towards communities affected by the storm.
“This is the first time in nearly 3 weeks we can have some light other than a flashlight and no noise and no worry from a generator. It makes the situation feel so much safer.”
Sites Supported: 49
kW Solar Deployed: 100+
kWH Storage: 250+
People Served by Site Partners Daily: 2,000+
LONG-TERM RESILIENCE
Beehive Microgrids™
Beehive Microgrids™ (Beehives) provide communities affected by climate disasters with rapidly deployable, sustainable infrastructure that can be moved where it’s needed most, when it’s needed most. These flexible systems serve both “blue sky” (nice weather) and “grey sky” (disaster response) needs with a renewable energy hub or Beehive that provides shelter, electricity, clean water and a reliable space to gather and rebuild.
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What’s in a Beehive?
Power Bee
A solar trailer plus battery that can contain additional solar panels, additional solar generators and battery power packs.
Cooler Bee
A solar-powered cooler or freezer trailer or solar trailer that contains freezers and fridges capable of storing food and medication.
Water Bee
A solar-powered water generator or solar trailer that powers atmospheric water generators to provide clean drinking water.
COMMUNITY BUILDS
Build Power
Footprint Project believes in people-powered resilience. The best way to develop new, resilient infrastructure is to build it together. That’s why, between disasters, we partner with mutual aid networks, non-profits, schools, fire stations, government entities and more. Together, we assemble off-grid, mobile solar generators while training, educating and empowering communities to safely plug in to clean energy systems.
Build Power Workshops to date: 14
Solar Trailers Built: 27
Mobile Solar Generators Built: 86
UPCYCLED ENERGY
Our Upcycle Energy Program repurposes new and used-but-functional green infrastructure like solar panels, racking and batteries.
We distribute these items to select nonprofit and service organizations for either climate disaster response/recovery or other renewable energy projects. Depending on the organization’s skill set, we also provide technical consultations or assistance in finding a local installer.
Waste Reduction
We’ve diverted over 50 pallets of
e-waste from landfills.
Disaster Resilience
Repurposing equipment makes communities prepared for the next unexpected disaster.
Clear Energy Access
Keeping green infrastructure
working benefits more people.
Our Allies Keep Our Programs Green-lit!
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Your financial support helps us compensate our team, purchase essential equipment, and scale our impact. Help us decarbonize emergency response while building partnerships with like-minded organizations.
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Equipment donations let us deliver critical technology to vulnerable communities. We actively seek solar systems, battery storage, water generators, and similar innovations. Let's discuss how your gear can accelerate green recovery efforts.
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Collaboration drives our success. We partner with strategic organizations at every level to deploy equipment, identify critical needs, and amplify our impact. These alliances are essential for reaching disaster-affected communities.
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Your donation helps us expand the reach of our programming to communities in need.