Louisa County Resource Council Receives Solar Grant from Amazon
Amazon fully funds Supplemental Solar Project, set to have substantial impact on
sustainability of LCRC’s operations
LOUISA, VA—Amazon recently awarded a $135,000 grant to fully fund LCRC’s Supplemental
Solar Project. This clean energy initiative will equip LCRC with the additional solar system
necessary to reach full installation capacity. The grant will have a significant impact on the
sustainability of LCRC’s operations, keeping operations costs manageable into the foreseeable
future. Through this project, LCRC will be able to continue its vital services for the thousands of
Louisa County residents who depend on its programs.
For more than 30 years, LCRC has been the primary source of free food in Louisa County, serving
nearly 4,000 clients each month through its five food programs, Community Closet, and dental
and transportation assistance programs.
“As you can imagine, it is quite expensive to run a 15,000 square foot facility with more than a
dozen freezer and refrigeration units, ranging from walk-ins and two- and three-door units to
single stand-ups and deep freezers. As demand for our services increases, so do our energy
needs. We are honored to receive this generous award from Amazon for our Supplemental Solar
Project, which will have a tremendous impact on keeping our energy costs manageable so that
we can focus on what is truly important: serving our neighbors in need,” said Liz Goodwin,
Executive Director.
According to Tiger Solar, the installation firm behind the project, the system will go live in the
coming weeks. The resulting energy savings will shave approximately $1,000 off the months
utility bill—enough to fund roughly 4,000 meals. “These savings have the potential to put nearly
48,000 meals on our clients’ tables each year,” said Goodwin.
"Organizations like LCRC are the backbone of their communities, feeding thousands of families
and providing essential services that so many Louisa County residents depend on," said Lisa
Schooley, Community Engagement Manager, Amazon. "We're proud to support their goals so
they can keep doing what they do best—serving their neighbors. When we invest in
sustainability alongside partners like LCRC, the impact goes far beyond energy savings. It's about
ensuring these vital programs can continue for years to come."
LCRC first added solar to Warehouse 2 in 2021; this funding from Amazon will outfit the rest of
the LCRC complex’s useable space with a system to maximize the facility’s full capacity.
“Being good stewards of our resources shapes our day-to-day operations and long-term
strategic plan. Our clean energy efforts are a major component of LCRC's long-term
sustainability and, as leaders in the community, we also feel a responsibility to visibly
demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship. Thanks to Amazon, LCRC is
confident that we can continue to carry out our mission,” said Goodwin