MHET Publishes Their First Annual Impact Report

MHET is thrilled to share our first annual Impact Report! This report marks a significant milestone for our organization as we reflect on the progress we have made, the challenges we have overcome, and the meaningful impact we are creating together.

This report highlights the measurable results and stories that demonstrate our commitment to our community, partners, and program participants.

This report is more than just numbers; it’s a testament to the collective effort of our team, partners, and supporters like you. We invite you to explore the report, celebrate these accomplishments, and join us as we continue to make a difference.

Read the full Impact Report here: MHET 2024 Impact Report

Thank you for being a part of our journey. With your continued support, we’ll keep pushing forward — together!

Jasmine Graham Presents Equitable Decarbonization in Practice

Over the summer, our Executive Director, Jasmine Graham, presented Equitable Decarbonization in Practice, a master class on the innovative ways Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) is financing electrification retrofits for low-income households through our Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) Program and soon-to-come Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). This video is generously provided by Redwood Energy from their 16th Zero Carbon Retreat. To learn more about the HUG Program or the HELP Fund, follow the links below!

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MHET Launches the HELP Fund

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) is thrilled to announce the launch of the HELP Fund,  a groundbreaking green community investment fund that offers an innovative solution to the challenge of rapidly and equitably decarbonizing New York State’s housing stock.

The HELP Fund opens its doors to investors of all income and investment experience levels, empowering everyday New Yorkers to invest in the clean energy transition and contribute to positive climate, health, and housing justice outcomes in their local community. The capital raised by the Fund will be used to provide low-income households with accessible, low-interest financing – set at just 2% – to sustainably retrofit their homes, lowering their energy bills and reducing their carbon footprint. 

To celebrate the launch of the HELP Fund, MHET hosted a press conference on September 30, 2024. Those in attendance included Kingston Mayor, Steve Noble, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Ulster County Legislator Chris Hewitt, members of the press, and the MHET team. 

Ulster County Legislator, Chris Hewitt, expressed his support at the press conference stating: “The reason my wife and I decided to invest is because of how easy it is to make a good return on your money on a great fund. This is setting an example of a regenerative economy where we are using our money to keep it local. I’m actually moving money from Wall Street to invest in this fund because when you invest in Wall Street, you’re investing in extractive businesses that are removing money from our communities.”

The HELP Fund has the power to transform our neighborhoods, uplift our communities, and ensure that no one is left behind in the clean energy transition. The HELP Fund is piloting in Kingston, but the HELP Fund is scalable, replicable, and built to bring long-lasting impact across New York and beyond.

If you’d like to learn more about the HELP Fund or make an investment, visit www.investinhelp.org.