We’re excited to share the Appalachian Solar Finance Fund’s 2025 Impact Report! This report highlights the progress made possible through strong regional partnerships and collaboration.
The findings reveal a powerful shift taking place across Central Appalachia. With strategic financial and technical support, local nonprofits, schools, public institutions and small businesses are investing in cost-saving energy upgrades that strengthen budgets, attract investment and enhance local resilience.
The report showcases how communities across Central Appalachia are unlocking new investment, improving reliability, reducing long-term operating costs and advancing critical energy and resilience projects. A preview of what’s inside:
☀️ $3.2 million in funding pledged
☀️ $20.9 million in total investment leveraged
☀️ $35.9 million in lifetime financial benefit
☀️ 88 projects supported across 70 communities
☀️ 29 new jobs created and 169 retained
These results show how practical financing tools are helping community-serving institutions lower operating costs, improve reliability and keep more wealth circulating locally. See the full picture in the 2025 Impact Report.