B.O.S.S. Open RFPs (REMOTE)

Black Owners of Solar Services (B.O.S.S.) has released multiple RFPs to support our plan to develop renewable energy infrastructure in hospitals and community health centers. DUE DATE FOR ALL PROPOSALS: July 29, 2025 by 11:59pm Eastern Time.

• • RFP: B.O.S.S.-004 - Renewable Energy Technical Advisor
  • RFP: B.O.S.S.-005 - Clean Energy Finance and Policy Advisor
  • RFP: B.O.S.S.-006 - Environmental Justice and Community Benefits Advisor
  • RFP: B.O.S.S.-007 - Sustainable Healthcare Advisor

With the support of the Kresge Foundation, the Empowering Health and Sustainability (EHS) initiative is creating a scalable, data-driven plan to develop renewable energy infrastructure in hospitals, particularly those serving BIPOC communities. This effort aims to reduce power outages, lower operating costs, and build community wealth through partnerships with Black-owned solar businesses.

Hospitals consume about 2.5 times more energy per square foot than standard commercial buildings due to their 24/7 operations and life-saving equipment. This makes them ideal for resilient and clean energy solutions. While many have carbon reduction goals, they often lack the necessary partners for implementation. As trusted community institutions, hospitals can drive local economic development through sustainable investments.

The healthcare sector is prioritizing energy resilience and sustainability. Hospitals are seeking to diversify their supplier base, creating opportunities for minority-owned businesses. Rising energy costs are motivating institutions to explore long-term, cost-saving clean energy options. The B.O.S.S. network is poised to leverage collective expertise and partnerships.

PURPOSE

This initiative aims to create a scalable healthcare renewable energy implementation plan and knowledge base by the end of 2025, along with a portal to connect hospitals with Black-owned solar providers, setting the stage for action in 2026.

SCOPE OF WORK

Cross-industry Working Groups will help B.O.S.S. create a replicable, scalable, data-driven implementation plan to build out an infrastructure of renewable generation at hospitals and health systems, focused on reducing power outages and operating costs. Each working group (with approximately 10 members per group from across industries and stakeholder categories) will develop clear charters and have defined deliverables, with an emphasis on the integration of health equity goals into outcomes.