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Solar Pioneers in East Baltimore
It has been a good week for 74-year-old Leonard Wills, an Army Vet who has lived in Baltimore just about his whole life. On Tuesday, he was recognized by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake as one of Batimore’s “Top Neighborhood Dads” an annual honor given to “strong and dedicated Baltimore men who play an active role in making their communities better, safer, and stronger.” And on Thursday he stood in front of cameras again as a solar pioneer, the first in East Baltimore’s C.A.R.E. community to go solar with GRID Alternatives thanks to a 10-home pilot, in partnership with the city, that also includes cool roof installations and a battery back-up system on the local community center.

GRID's first community solar build!
In a new and groundbreaking partnership, GRID Alternatives and Grand Valley Power (GVP) teamed up this year for nation’s first community solar array dedicated exclusively to low-income customers. The project has generated interest from utilities and policy-makers across the country, and Grand Valley Power and GRID Alternatives were invited by United States Congressman Jared Polis to brief a congressional working group on Innovation in Alternatives Energies on May 6.

One More Campaign: June
Ruth Monroe, our featured One More homeowner this month, has led an amazing life.At 83, Ruth told us about her amazing life that included being one of the Rosie Riveters during WWI. Ruth has always looked towards the future. During WWII, she joined the war effort as a reservist marine, building fighter planes. Afterwards, she worked for Howard Hughes as a technical writer. In the 60’s, she was a part of several civil rights campaigns. She is someone who is constantly giving back to her community.

One More Campaign

How does your donation make a difference?

Who are you helping?

How will your money be used? 

We understand these concerns just as we understand the concerns of our clients. Each month we want to share with you a story of how GRID Alternatives is helping a family or person take one more step towards their goals!

Below are our One More Campaign: Stories of the Month. Each story highlights a different aspect of what GRID offers the San Diego community, with the help of people like you!

 

GRID Alternatives is going to Baltimore
Often referred to as “Charm City”, Baltimore is the site of GRID Alternatives’ next set of solar installations, where we hope to sprinkle a little of our charm. Through support from the Abell Foundation and partnering with the City of Baltimore Office of Sustainability and Civic Works, we will launch in Baltimore this June, bringing solar power to ten homes in the CARE Community.

GRID Celebrates Solar at Earth Day in Santa Barbara!!!

GRID Alternatives Central Coast wants to thank all of our supporters who attended the 45th annual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival! Our crew headed out to Alameda Park in Santa Barbara the weekend of April 18 and 19 to spread the word about our mission to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. We set up a booth in the Live Green section of the park where we engaged hundreds of people in dialogue about our vision of a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone.

The "Most Sensible Solution:" A Tribal Family Shares Their Solar Story

The Pepetone family of the Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria has long been aware of the bounty of the sun. Amid the lush rolling fields and mountain backdrops of their home in Loleta CA, the Pepetones cultivate fresh, delicious food in an intricate garden with over an acre of raised beds. Now, after helping to install their own solar system with GRID Alternatives, the Pepetones can realize the cost-savings of solar, and reap even more benefits from the sun!