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:
Our History
August 2021
MHET was officially incorporated in August. By November, we held our first board meeting, where our mission, vision, and values were created.
Learn more about our history ➡️
December 2022
In December, we secured start-up funding and partnered with local philanthropy to bring our vision to life.
January 2023
In the first half of the year, we focused on building internal capacity and laying organizational groundwork. In January, we hired our first staff member, followed by our open house and the debut of our new office in March.
April 2023
In April, Jasmine joined MHET as our first permanent Executive Director, and in May, we incorporated the Mid-Hudson Energy Equity Fund, doing business as the HELP Fund.
June 2023
By June, we welcomed our first intern cohort, expanding our team and deepening our capacity. In the second half of the year, we shifted toward community engagement and program implementation.
September 2023
In September, we began subscribing our first community solar project, Kingston Community Solar. In November, our Community Council convened for the first time, strengthening community leadership and guidance within our work.
January 2024
2024 began with growth and momentum. In January, our second intern cohort joined the team and in March, we launched the Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) program, expanding access to home energy improvements.
June 2024
By June, we began subscribing our second community solar project, 2024 Mid-Hudson Community Solar. By the fall of 2024, the HELP Fund officially launched alongside our third intern cohort, and we welcomed our first community investor, marking a major milestone in community-led financing.
January 2025
In 2025, we focused on scaling programs, deepening partnerships, and strengthening our physical and financial infrastructure. At the beginning of the year, we launched our induction stove campaign, followed by the launch of our water heater campaign and the welcoming of our first impact investors for the HELP Fund in March.
April 2025
In April, we began subscribing our second low-income community solar project, 2025 Mid-Hudson Community Solar. We had a summer of connection and storytelling, with the Neighbors and Networks event and companion zine launch, as well as the Power and Possibility networking event hosted at the JM Kaplan office.
June 2025
In June, our fourth intern cohort joined MHET, and in July, we celebrated the Kingston Community Solar ribbon cutting. At the end of the year, the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) officially launched, and in November, we moved into our new office at 190 Fair Street in Kingston, putting down deeper roots in the community we serve.
August 2021
MHET was officially incorporated in August. By November, we held our first board meeting, where our mission, vision, and values were created.
Learn more about our history ➡️
December 2022
In December, we secured start-up funding and partnered with local philanthropy to bring our vision to life.
January 2023
In the first half of the year, we focused on building internal capacity and laying organizational groundwork. In January, we hired our first staff member, followed by our open house and the debut of our new office in March.
April 2023
In April, Jasmine joined MHET as our first permanent Executive Director, and in May, we incorporated the Mid-Hudson Energy Equity Fund, doing business as the HELP Fund.
June 2023
By June, we welcomed our first intern cohort, expanding our team and deepening our capacity. In the second half of the year, we shifted toward community engagement and program implementation.
September 2023
In September, we began subscribing our first community solar project, Kingston Community Solar. In November, our Community Council convened for the first time, strengthening community leadership and guidance within our work.
January 2024
2024 began with growth and momentum. In January, our second intern cohort joined the team and in March, we launched the Home Upgrade Grants (HUG) program, expanding access to home energy improvements.
June 2024
By June, we began subscribing our second community solar project, 2024 Mid-Hudson Community Solar. By the fall of 2024, the HELP Fund officially launched alongside our third intern cohort, and we welcomed our first community investor, marking a major milestone in community-led financing.
January 2025
In 2025, we focused on scaling programs, deepening partnerships, and strengthening our physical and financial infrastructure. At the beginning of the year, we launched our induction stove campaign, followed by the launch of our water heater campaign and the welcoming of our first impact investors for the HELP Fund in March.
April 2025
In April, we began subscribing our second low-income community solar project, 2025 Mid-Hudson Community Solar. We had a summer of connection and storytelling, with the Neighbors and Networks event and companion zine launch, as well as the Power and Possibility networking event hosted at the JM Kaplan office.
June 2025
In June, our fourth intern cohort joined MHET, and in July, we celebrated the Kingston Community Solar ribbon cutting. At the end of the year, the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) officially launched, and in November, we moved into our new office at 190 Fair Street in Kingston, putting down deeper roots in the community we serve.
Total Impact Over Time
Last updated: 4/29/2026
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
99
Total Participants Served
182
Total MHET Grants Disbursed
$93,854
Total Federal and State Funds Leveraged
$481,025
Every dollar that we spent unlocked an average of
$5
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
183
Total Average BIPOC Engagement
58%
Total People Engaged
4,524
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.
$710,559
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.
3
Loans Closed all Time
14
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
