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Pathways Magazine - People, Planet, Employment, Bringing Solar Power and Empowerment to the D-M-V

Nicole Steele is interviewed for Pathways Magazine, talking about being an Executive Director of GRID Mid-Atlantic, and some of her favorite moments (page 11).

Second chances through solar for returning citizens

It’s a story that Darean Nguyen of Los Angeles tells frequently: He’s sitting in his LA County prison cell, praying for a sign, and a book is tossed into his cell by a passing prison librarian.

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LEEPS "Solar Jobs and Second Chances" event emphasizes reentry hiring

Like GRID Alternatives teams in other regions of the United States, we're enthusiastic about the untapped talent that the solar industry can unlock in our recently-released men and women.

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Matt Kroll!

Welcome to the next installment of our Staff Spotlight feature, where we share a brief interview to introduce you to some of our amazing staff members here at GRID Bay Area! This month we’d like to introduce you to, Matt Kroll, our System Designer and self-proclaimed hippie. After making his own solar generator from scratch for Burning Man, Matt turned to GRID for job training in the solar industry and eventually became a SolarCorps Fellow. When he’s not designing solar systems for GRID’s clients, Matt enjoys making funky electronic music.

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Taking steps towards sustainability today gives us hope for the future

Wes Cowan joined GRID Alternatives through our Solar Training Academy, a two week intensive hands-on and classroom based training in the basics of solar installation. The goal of the Solar Training Academy is to provide opportunities for solar job training to diverse individuals of low to moderate income. Originally from Oklahoma, Wes has had a passion for renewable energy since he was in high school. He hopes to return to his high school someday to help them become the first Oklahoma high school to install solar and use renewable energy for their energy supply.

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Atlanta Black Star - Solar Works Brings Renewable Energy, Career Opportunities to Low-Income D.C. Residents

With the soaring demand for cost-saving solar panel installation in residential communities, a Washington, D.C.-based program is looking to arm residents from underserved areas with the skills needed to build a career, all while providing low-income families with the energy-saving benefits of rooftop panels.

The Inter-American Development Bank joins GRID for an all-women solar build

On August 26, 2017, a diverse volunteer group including women employees from the Inter-American Development Bank’s energy division kicked off the largest solar array in Prince George’s County, Maryland for We Build.

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Deutsche Welle - Solar power helps transform LA gang members

"We'd like to see a solar industry that includes everyone, especially people whom society has not provided full advantages to in the past," says Danny Hom, the development and communications coordinator for Grid Alternatives.

Agence France-Presse - California invests heavily in solar energy

Since Donald Trump announced the United States is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, California has committed to fighting global warming.

Baltimore Goes Solar

“I’m very grateful and very blessed to be part of this program,” said Homeowner Pamela, “…and I’m happy to have the sun!” followed up Homeowner Wade. The two Baltimore neighbors stood beaming, on one of the hottest days of the August, talking about their experience going solar with GRID Alternatives.

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