Google Funds Community Resilience Hubs for Energy Security at Arlington Apartments

Two affordable apartment complexes in Arlington, Texas, have launched community resilience hubs featuring solar panels and battery storage to provide backup power during outages. Funded by a $1 million contribution from Google, the project aims to assist low-to-moderate income residents facing rising energy costs and grid stability concerns. The hubs, located at Sleepy Hollow and Shadow Brook apartments, will offer at least 24 hours of backup power and are designed to reduce energy costs while supporting the local grid. TEPRI will analyze their performance for two years.

Published Mar 23, 2026

Two affordable apartment complexes in Arlington, Texas, have activated community resilience hubs equipped with solar panels and commercial-sized battery energy storage systems, creating a backup power solution for neighborhoods during outages. Funded by Google’s $1 million contribution, the project was developed in partnership with the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute and Foundation Communities.

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The hubs at Sleepy Hollow and Shadow Brook apartments will provide at least 24 hours of backup power and are intended to alleviate financial stress from rising electricity costs for low-to-moderate income residents. TEPRI plans to evaluate the hubs for two years, with hopes of replicating the model across Texas.