Groundswell Event Space

Groundswell Event Space is a Party Rental in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization works to build community power, increase local resilience, and reduce electricity bills for neighbors in need of savings. Their work involves utilizing community solar, resilience hubs, and residential energy efficiency to support local economic development, strengthen the grid, and preserve affordable housing.

Founded in 2009, Groundswell serves rural, small-town, and urban communities throughout the Heartland, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. The organization utilizes a data platform to connect people with projects and implements the SOUL (Save On Utilities Long-term) program, which funds home safety and efficiency upgrades to improve energy affordability and resilience against extreme weather. Their approach is centered on delivering tangible projects that build momentum toward operationally sustainable programs.

The business maintains a well-optimized website that search engines read cleanly.

Groundswell remains dedicated to building community power and enhancing local resilience for the people of Cedar Rapids.