GRID Alternatives wins Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award

Submitted by Zach Franklin on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 10:08am.

Last night GRID Alternatives was honored by Governor Schwarzenegger and the California Environmental Protection Agency at the 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards in Sacramento. This is the State of California’s top environmental honor, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable contributions in conserving California’s resources, protecting and enhancing the environment, and building public-private partnerships. More information is available on the CalEPA website.

Outreach Coordinator Position in Los Angeles

Submitted by Susie Chang on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 1:15pm.

Want to educate homeowners about solar and help people apply for our program? The GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles office is looking for an Outreach Coordinator to join our team as we rapidly expand our solar program. Click on the link above to access the detailed job description. We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest.

Over 200 Solar Electric Systems Installed - See Our Recent Sacramento Project Here!

Submitted by Tracie Troxler on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 4:16pm.

GRID Alternatives recently installed a solar electric system in Sacramento. We were able to recruit volunteers from the Bay Area and from the Sacramento area to help bring solar to a family in Sacramento. Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers and team leaders for all of your hard work. We couldn't do it without you!

Click here to see photos from the Sacramento Install on 11/18/08.

Sacramento Installation 11/18/08

GRID Alternatives' First All-Women Solar Electric Installation in Fresno

Submitted by Tracie Troxler on Thu, 09/25/2008 - 1:38pm.

GRID Alternatives recently held our first all women's solar electric installation in Fresno. Click on the link here to see the Picasa site photos of the group in action. Many thanks to our Fresno contacts who helped recruit volunteers, Habitat for Humanity Fresno County, and all of the volunteers and homeowners who came out to make this a successful and memorable installation.

GRID Alternatives' First All-Women Installation

GRID Alternatives completes first installation in San Diego

Submitted by Anna Bautista on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 9:02am.

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On August 14, GRID Alternatives completed its first project with San Diego Habitat for Humanity. Thank you to our partners BP Solar for equipment donations and Stellar Solar. And thank you to our volunteers who gave their time and hard work during the middle of the week. Click here for pictures of Carol's installation on PicasaWeb. Read more about the project on Renewable Energy World.

Carol's installation on August 13-14

Fresno Regional Director Position Available

Submitted by Zach Franklin on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 4:26pm.

GRID Alternatives is looking for a Regional Director to start and lead our new Fresno Regional Office as we replicate our Solar Affordable Housing Program throughout the state. Click on the link above to access the detailed job description. The position is open until filled.

Six Americorps*VISTA positions available - Oakland, Fresno & San Diego

Submitted by Tracie Troxler on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 11:10am.

Looking to spend a year helping grow GRID Alternatives around California, building skills and experience in the world of renewable energy, and bringing energy savings to the low-income communities that need it most? GRID Alternatives is currently looking for candidates for six Americorps*VISTA positions in Oakland, Fresno and San Diego. Click on the links below for more information on each position and how to apply:

OAKLAND positions include an Americorps*VISTA Development Associate and an Americorps*VISTA Operations and Program Expansion Associate.

FRESNO positions include an Americorps*VISTA Volunteer and Training Associate and an Americorps*VISTA Outreach and Program Associate.

SAN DIEGO positions include an Americorps*VISTA Volunteer and Training Associate and an Americorps*VISTA Outreach and Program Associate.

AmeriCorps is the domestic Peace Corps, and places individuals on full-time, year-long service projects serving low-income communities and provides them with living stipends, health care, and an educational award. For more information you can visit the AmeriCorps website. Applications accepted until October 1st.

Shahbaz's San Francisco Installation

Submitted by Tracie Troxler on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 1:14pm.

GRID Alternatives' volunteers installed another solar electric system this last weekend in San Francisco. Thank you to everyone who came out to install the system for this family. Photos from this project can be viewed on our Picasa Website.
Shahbaz's San Francisco Installation 8/23/08

GRID Alternatives teams up with Richmond Build and Solar Richmond to install Solar Electric System

Submitted by Tracie Troxler on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 11:15am.

Check out the photos from GRID Alternative's installation last week with Richmond BUILD and Solar Richmond! A huge thank you goes out to all of the hard-working job trainees and participants in Richmond who worked with GRID Alternatives to bring renewable energy to another low-income home owner. Click here and you see the team in action from our Picasa website.
GRID Alternatives and Richmond Build in Action

GLA Position Open - Solar Installation Supervisor

Submitted by Susie Chang on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 2:54pm.

GRID Alternatives is currently accepting applications for a Solar Installation Supervisor to join our Greater Los Angeles team. The Solar Installation Supervisor position is a unique opportunity to apply your PV design and installation skills to make solar more accessible and empower communities. Click on the link for a job description and application information.