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Minority-Serving Institutions Urged to Help Lead CHARGE for a Cleaner Future

On May 29, 2025, a Texas-based energy funding organization announced opportunities for Minority-Serving Institutions in 18 states and Washington, D.C., to secure grants for leading clean energy projects.
CEFTX launched the $156 million CHARGE initiative to fund community-based solar and energy storage efforts across EPA Regions 3, 4, and 6, focusing on campuses including HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs to strengthen their local communities.
Awarded institutions will collaborate with local organizations to implement solar projects, develop training programs generating a pipeline of clean energy talent, and drive energy cost reductions, economic growth, and job creation.
To date, 40 community solar projects produce 95 MW of power with 48 MWh storage, providing 8,870 households up to $77 million in savings, creating 1,900 jobs, $137 million in community wealth, and avoiding 3.14 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions.
This initiative signals a significant opportunity for Minority-Serving Institutions to lead clean energy infrastructure investment that fosters sustainable economic development and lowers energy costs in historically under-resourced communities.

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