Tribal Program

Farmington Daily Times - Bill will boost access to solar power

In an op-ed for the Farmington Daily Times, GRID's national Tribal Program director Tim Willink describes how community solar access will benefit tribal communities in New Mexico.

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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Clean Tecnicha - Spokane Tribe Goes Solar With Private, Fed Funding

The $2 million project will be one of the primary projects of Grid Alternatives Tribal Program, and will be funded in part through the group’s Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, drawing on $5 million pledged by Wells Fargo Foundation last year to be used over three years, according to Tim Willink, the director of Grid Alternatives Tribal Program in Denver.

Youth Today-Young People Learn About Solar Energy, Gain Job Skills From GRID Alternatives

A nonprofit devoted to shifting the nation from fossil fuels is reaching out to young people, providing STEM education and job training in solar installation.

AP News - Wells Fargo Foundation to Provide Nearly $13 Million to Nonprofits Serving American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

“Wells Fargo has been serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities for more than 50 years,” said Jon Campbell, president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. “We believe it is important to support nonprofit and community organizations that empower tribal communities to determine their own way of life on their own lands — according to their time-honored cultures, traditions and beliefs — while also providing access to the tools and opportunities that can lead to financial success and well-being.”

1/31/2019 - Tanksi Clairmont to direct new Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund

GRID Alternatives is pleased to announce the selection of Tanksi Clairmont as the director of the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund.

Solar Power World - New bill would allow community solar development in New Mexico

Legislation was introduced in New Mexico recently to expand bill-saving benefits of solar to all residents, including those who rent, have unsuitable roofs or lack financial flexibility, by allowing community solar development in the state.

The Spokesman-Review - Spokane Tribe launches ‘Children of the Sun’ solar initiative, with long-range plans for energy independence

GRID is partnering with the Spokane Tribe of Wellpinit, Washington to install 637 kilowatts of solar energy on 14 tribal buildings through the new Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund.

PV Tech - Wells Fargo commits US$5 million for fund to spur solar in tribal communities

Wells Fargo’s donation will be received by GRID Alternatives and will support the founding of GRID’s new Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, which is an extension of GRID’s National Tribal Program and will look to advance PV technology and expand solar job opportunities for individuals on tribal lands

Clean Technica - Solar Industry Experience Shines When Mentoring A Diverse Workforce

Making renewable energy technology and job training accessible to traditionally underserved communities is necessary for a successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone.