December 21, 2022 Green Heavyweights: The Nation’s 25 Largest Environmental Grantmakers December 21, 2022/ Michael Kavate We compiled a list of the top green funders in the U.S., based on the most recent full year of giving data available. One big takeaway: Living billionaires now dominate the list.Read More
November 03, 2022 In the Climate Fight, Who’s Funding the Eco-Right? More Big Names Than You Might Expect November 03, 2022/ Michael Kavate There’s a relatively small list of conservative groups calling for climate action, and they have not drawn a lot of funding. But they do count some big, perhaps surprising names among their backers. Here’s a list.Read More
August 24, 2022 What Was Philanthropy’s Role in Passing the Biggest Climate Bill in U.S. History? August 24, 2022/ Michael Kavate The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act was a massive effort involving players from all sectors. Philanthropy, too, had a supporting role. Here are key areas where funders contributed, from movement-building to policy work.Read More
April 07, 2021 How a Partnership Brought Together Work on Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing April 07, 2021/ Michael Kavate Improving energy efficiency in low-income housing offers much-needed savings and emissions reductions, but there’s often little incentive for building owners. A partnership formed to close the gap is going strong after eight years.Read More
February 18, 2021 Winter Storms Have Left Millions Without Electricity. Who’s Funding the Future of Power Grids? February 18, 2021/ Michael Kavate Winter storms across the U.S. have shown the vulnerability of our power grids. With climate change and a push to electrify everything expected to intensify pressure on energy infrastructure, here are a few foundations working in this area.Read More
August 18, 2020 MacKenzie Scott’s Early Climate Funding Follows a Well-Worn Path. How Might She Branch Out? August 18, 2020/ Michael Kavate A hallmark of MacKenzie Scott’s giving so far has been supporting groups with diverse leadership and those overlooked by philanthropy. Her initial wave of climate funding, however, backed the mainstream. Where could she turn next?Read More
July 08, 2020 A Black Environmental Justice Network Has Relaunched. Will Funding Follow? July 08, 2020/ Michael Kavate The National Black Environmental Justice Network has relaunched, motivated in part by COVID-19 and renewed demands for racial justice. The Energy Foundation is an early backer, but will more funders embrace the group’s work? Read More