Impact
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker
Dear friends and supporters,
When I reflect on this past year, I don’t just think about programs or outcomes. I think about the places and people who hold our communities together, often quietly and without recognition. The places and people who keep fighting when the rest of the world feels like its closing in.
MHET’s greatest strength lies in the moments where we stepped in where systems fell short. We remove barriers that stand in the way of basic dignity. We make clean energy solutions practical, immediate, and grounded in community needs.
Last year, in our first annual report, we shared the early promise of our work. This year, we are sharing proof. Our 2025 Impact Report captures the impact of that work, the communities it reached, and the momentum we are building together.
I invite you to take a look at our report and this page (which we will update as we continue to make real, local change in 2026 and beyond) to see just how we are showing up for our community. I’m so proud of this team, grateful to our partners, and most of all, thankful to the neighbors who make this work real. I hope you find the same joy reading it as I did.
Jasmine Graham
Our Proudest Moments from 2025
HOME UPGRADE GRANTS
64
Projects Completed
COMMUNITY SOLAR
300
Families Enrolled
HELP FUND
$687k
In the HELP Fund
HELP
2
Home Energy Loans Closed
Read Our Full 2025 Impact Report:
Total Impact Over Time
Home Upgrade Grants (HUG)
The HUG program empowers households to take meaningful steps toward building decarbonization and long-term savings by providing no cost project management, supporting families step by step until project completion.
Total Projects Completed
73
Total Participants Served
122
Total MHET Grants Disbursed
$74,776
Total Federal and State Funds Leveraged
$448,105
Every dollar that we spent unlocked an average of
$6
in public funding.
Outreach and Community Education
Our Outreach team meets the community where they already are by attending events across the Hudson Valley and building relationships through humility, consistency, and trust.
Total Community Solar Projects
3
Total Community Solar Participants
776
Across Mid-Hudson
Total Events Attended
170
Total Average BIPOC Engagement
56%
Total People Engaged
4,273
The HELP Fund
The HELP Fund is the Hudson Valley’s first green community investment fund, allowing anyone to invest directly in their neighbors’ energy future.
$687,282
In the HELP Fund
$455,424
Raised in 2025
The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
HELP is an innovative financing model that makes clean energy upgrades attainable for low- income homeowners, boosting safety, health, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.
2
Loans Closed in the First 3 Months
28
On the Waitlist
This program is exactly what working families in Kingston need. I’ve wanted to upgrade my insulation for years and HELP made it possible. The monthly payment was manageable for my budget and MHET helped me through every step.
What Makes HELP Different
No
Credit Minimums
No
Liens, Collateral, or Personal Guarantees
2%*
APR (vs. 8-12% market rate)
Check out our other programs
We’re dedicated to supporting those most affected by rising energy costs and the impacts of climate change, especially communities that have faced the greatest harm from our current energy system. Through continuous innovation, community involvement in program design, and advocacy for sustainable change, we’re building a cleaner, fairer future. Explore our other programs to see how we’re making a difference.
Home Upgrade Grants
Energy Innovation
HELP Fund
