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4CBS Denver - Google.Org Impact Challenge Awards $1 Million Total To Five Colorado Nonprofits

Google is giving $1 million to nonprofits in the state as part of its Google.org Impact Challenge.More than 150 nonprofits from across Colorado specializing in economic development applied, and Monday the five winners were announced: Bridge House, Family Learning Center, GRID Alternatives, Mile High United Way, and

What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

Despite the unprecedented action, inequality is not a new or unrecognized problem in the renewables industry. It remains to be seen whether these newest expressions of upset and accompanying initiatives to combat racism within and outside company ranks will continue.

For the Mason Siblings, the Sky's the Limit

The pandemic made the past year hard for most everyone, and for Ayodele and Femi Mason it was no exception. However, on Friday, June 25th the Mason siblings had something to celebrate: they both graduated from the 2021 Spring Cohort of Solar Works DC, a solar installation training program that GRID Mid-Atlantic implements on behalf of the Department of Energy and Environment and the Department of Employment Services.

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FUNDER SPOTLIGHT: Pacific Premier Bank

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire provides hands-on classroom education and curriculum, as well as invaluable on-the roof job training through its Solar Futures program. This program equips youth with the tools necessary to propel them into a promising solar career. GRID IE’s mission to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy could not be possible without our community partners.

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For the Farrakhans, Solar Is a Family Affair

Khallada Farrakhan, a member of the Solar Works DC Spring 2021 cohort, has her first hands-on install experience — and it's for her mom's house.

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Staff Spotlight: Toulee Vang

Meet Toulee!

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Community Solar, California’s First Low Income Community Solar Project, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indian tribal lands in Riverside County

Thanks to $2 million from California Climate Investments through the Low‑Income Weatherization Program, GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID) is implementing the Community Solar Pilot project, the first community solar array in California specifically designed to benefit low‑income households.

GRID partners with SMUD on Career Energy Pathways program

SACRAMENTO, CA (April 27, 2021) - GRID Alternatives North Valley has partnered with SMUD on a free, stipended, solar certificate program for community members looking for careers in the solar industry. The Career Energy Pathways program offers virtual solar education as well as in-person, socially distanced, lab training on solar and battery storage installation.

Earth Hero Spotlight: TaJuan Peach

This Earth Month, we’re highlighting an Earth Hero on the GRID Mid-Atlantic staff: TaJuan Peach. Peach, as most people call him, is a graduate of the Spring 2020 cohort of Solar Works DC and has been installing solar for GRID Mid-Atlantic for about a year now.

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Meet our Earth Heroes

This Earth Month, we're celebrating Earth Heroes making the world a better place through their dedication to renewable energy access!

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