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US Bank Sponsors Solar Installation for San Bernardino Senior Homeowner

Mr. James Lawrence Jr. takes a walk through his San Bernardino neighborhood daily. During one of his daily morning walks, he observed a new solar system that had recently been installed on a neighbor’s home.

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Solar Spring Break Kicks Off with Arizona State University Students Participating in Chemehuevi Community Solar Project

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.

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CO - Solar Industry - GRID Trains Nation’s Capital For A Bright Future In Solar Jobs

Steven Donerson and Vernon Davis, who completed GRID Mid-Atlantic’s Solar Works DC training program, both began working as multifamily solar installers with the nonprofit on Jan. 14.

CO - 4CBS Denver - Mother-Son Team Gain New Experience Thanks To Solar Program

Not only were 16 solar panels being installed for free on her house, but her son Rodney was leading the crew. Rodney took classes through GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit that specializes in solar projects. His mom made sure he made it to every class.

Solar Industry - GRID Trains Nation’s Capital For A Bright Future In Solar Jobs

A new renewable energy madate could mean big gains for the Washington, D.C. solar jobs market. Solar Industry magazine caught up with Vernon Davis and Steven Donerson, two recent graduates of SolarWorks DC and current multifamily solar installers with GRID Mid-Atlantic, to hear about their experience in the job training program.

Solar supports women’s health and employment

This International Women’s History month, GRID is raising money to install solar on the Miteri Birthing Center.

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Career Connector: Meet Emanuel

Emanuel Nelson graduated from the Solar Works DC job training program in Fall 2018. With hands-on experience and industry-relevant certifications, he is ready for the workforce.

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Solar Workers Are People, Not Numbers

On February 12, the Solar Foundation released the 2018 National Solar Jobs Census, providing an in-depth look at the state of the U.S. solar industry. When discussing the report's findings, it’s easy to get lost in the data and forget that they represent real people.

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Tribal Member Helps his Tribe Go Solar

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.

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Good Jobs, Solar Jobs

Earlier this month, The Solar Foundation released the 2018 National Solar Jobs Census. Meet some folks who started their solar careers with GRID!

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