People and communities
Enel aims to build a clean and inclusive energy transition that leaves no one behind. We partner with our people, farmers, teachers, small business owners and all members of local communities to create shared value through our operations and in our workplace.
Local Impact
Powering healthy and resilient communities
We believe that working with the communities that surround our projects makes everyone stronger. We work hard to integrate ourselves in local communities, fostering meaningful relationships, supporting local initiatives and listening to our landowners and neighbors.
Our Focus Areas
Creating long-term value to foster sustainable communities
To ensure a just energy transition, individuals, businesses and communities must work together to protect our future and our planet.
At Enel, we take a people-centric approach. We spend time engaging with our local communities to better understand their needs and expectations and seek their buy-in for our clean energy projects. Through targeted programs and funding, we support their sustainable and inclusive development and create long-term shared value for all.
Our efforts focus on seven areas:
Economic development
Change affects populations differently. For economies used to relying on fossil fuels, new employment and reskilling programs for workers and businesses are essential to build clean energy communities. Enel partners with local organizations to enable the transition to clean energy jobs.
Civil infrastructure improvements
A new road can open new opportunities for residents, small businesses and farmers. To support their continuous growth alongside our renewable projects, Enel improves roads, public spaces and lighting, and gets involved directly with our neighbors in the design and construction process of new civil infrastructure for local towns.
Education
To shape the energy of the future, we must develop the engineers, scientists and innovators of the future. Enel supports best-in-class STEM and STEAM initiatives with renewable energy technology programs across North America to help establish the future clean energy workforce.
Resilient and sustainable communities
First-responders work hard to keep communities healthy and safe. At Enel, we support over 50 volunteer fire departments, hospitals, health foundations and food banks to build resilient communities where we operate.
Environment
Our environmental commitment doesn’t end with a clean energy project or product. We are committed to fostering and enhancing biodiversity at our projects. From sheep grazing practices at our solar farms to partnerships with institutions that protect wildlife, we operate projects focused on environmental sustainability.
Climate and social justice
The new clean energy economy will only be successful if its benefits and opportunities reach everyone, particularly the communities most affected by climate change. We’re focused on developing partnerships that advance an inclusive and just energy transition, supporting organizations and clean energy communities that create and sustain equitable solutions for all.
Community well-being, recreation and cultural events
From supporting breakdance organizations in Boston to promoting wellness in McCamey, Texas, we work with more than 15 community-based, nonprofit organizations whose mission and purpose are to improve community wellness, recreation, sports and culture.
Success Stories
Community partnerships that inspire us
At Enel, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with our local communities. We are proud to share our success stories – from empowering students to boosting local economic development – in the following series of videos.
