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6/5/2018 - GRID Alternatives Announces New Brand for Solar Programs

GRID Alternatives announced the rebranding of its solar installation program. The new Energy for All Program will continue to help low-income households, multifamily housing providers and utility partners across the country reduce electricity costs and generate community wealth with clean, renewable solar energy.

Like mother, like son: how one mom brought change for her whole community

When Pittsburg resident Liduvina Abud learned about GRID, she knew she needed to include her son, who lives just around the corner from her. But when she found out that she and her son were going to have solar installed by GRID on the same day, she didn't realize that they would also be giving back to local job trainees, providing hands-on training to a Pittsburg-based crew from Future Build.

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Success - Central Valley’s 2018 Solarthon

Parksdale Subdivision in Madera, California was the location for this year's Solarthon.

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A Greener Path to Earth Day

Once a year GRID Alternatives celebrates Earth Day through our activities and projects that help people make greener energy choices. As the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer, GRID is uniquely positioned to make a positive impact in communities plagued with poor air quality.

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10,000 Down, 10,000 To Go

If you haven’t heard – GRID Alternatives reached the milestone of 10,000 solar electric systems installed for underserved households nationwide.

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10,000 reasons to celebrate!

Since we started GRID in 2004, the urgency for equitable solutions to climate change has only grown. As it gets hotter, seniors are choosing between turning on the air conditioning and buying their medicine. Meanwhile, folks need good jobs that pay a living wage and don’t make them sick.

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A Positive Attitude Opens Possibilities

A positive attitude and a lots of prayers helped make all of this possible.

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"Save me a spot": Women leading the way to brighter solar futures

On the rooftop of a San Francisco family, a whole GRID community comes together for a brighter future for all.

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East of the River - Solar Energy Creates (Local) Jobs!

We all know that solar energy is good for the environment and good for your pocketbook. Even a small solar array on a DC rowhouse roof can significantly reduce electricity costs. But, did you know that solar energy is also creating jobs for District residents? In 2017, Washington, DC, increased its solar energy workforce by 10 percent and now ranks sixth in the number of solar jobs per capita in the US.

Homeowner Pamela, Community Leader

On June 27, 2017, Pamela went solar and installed solar. Getting up on the rooftop and installing her own solar panels is one of her favorite memories of GRID.

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