GRID Alternatives has opened doors for thousands of people through its people, planet, employment model. One success story is that of current GRID Alternatives Inland Empire Outreach Manager, Kari H’Orvath.

GRID’s Solar Spring Break is a national alternative break program that has grown from six schools in 2014 to 22 schools in 2019, creating opportunities for students to make a difference in low-income communities while getting hands-on training in renewable energy.

It is with a mixture of excitement, pride, and gratitude that the GRID Alternatives Inland Empire Board of Directors announces the promotion of Executive Director Bambi Tran to an exciting new leadership role at GRID Alternatives as Vice President of Regions.

Priscilla Morrow-Moreno picked up to move from her hometown to start a new life with her husband in Perris, California. Read on to learn how her life changed once GRID arrived in her new neighborhood.

Joseph first heard about GRID Alternatives seven years ago from Lisa Castilone, GRID IE’s Tribal Manager and Outreach Coordinator. After a presentation about job training opportunities and the solar programs that GRID Alternatives offers, Joseph realized the potential impacts that no-cost solar could have for himself and his tribe.

GRID Alternatives creates a pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in solar through hands-on job training.

At age 21, Chiena knew there was more she could do for the environment.

Nestled in the heart of wine country in Temecula, California, Madera Vista Apartments is a 110-unit mixed-income project, which is the first multi-family solar installation in this region for GRID Alternatives Inland Empire.

GRID Alternatives has a successful workforce model that includes a combination of fellowship and internship programs as well as volunteer and job training, which creates a vast number of opportunities for many who come through its doors.

Experts predict a steady climb for the solar job market despite the solar industry experiencing some bumps in the road in 2017/2018.