Volunteers

Guest Blog: Powering Communities, Empowering Women with Solar

Erin Shaw has logged nearly 200 volunteer hours with GRID Alternatives, and currently serves as Field Project Operations Intern at the Bay Area office. Before joining GRID, she participated in the Bay Area’s 3rd Annual Women in Solar Training and she reflects on her week in this piece.

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Mid-Atlantic's first Solarthon!

GRID Alternatives first Solarthon block party in the Mid-Atlantic held in an affordable housing complex in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

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Green Connections Radio - Solar Jobs Help Homeowners, w Nicole Steele

Everybody talks about jobs, and the clean energy economy is growing jobs at a faster pace than virtually any other industry. So, where do you go to get trained? A national non-profit is training the solar workforce of the future while also giving solar power to low-income homeowners who would not otherwise be able to afford it. It's called Grid Alternatives.

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).

"Block Party with a Purpose" Shakes Up OakLeyVille

Neighbors, businesses, and GRID volunteers like you closed out the summer together creating a fun, vibrant community space to share for all.

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A Solar Homecoming for 10 Novato Families

This summer, 10 Novato families not only unlocked the front doors of their new homes with Habitat for Humanity, but they also unlocked solar savings on their utility bills.

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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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Beneficial State Bank Joins GRID in Lindsay Installation

Representatives from Beneficial State Bank joined GRID Alternatives in providing solar on the home of Lizandra Garza of Lindsay, California

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Local Color Podcast - GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic

Enter GRID Alternatives; a non-profit that provides solar energy installations to low income families, free of charge! Listen to volunteers and employees of GRID explain why they chose to set up office in the Mid-Atlantic, the valuable experience volunteering has, and why they’re so charged up about solar energy!

Changing Careers? Solar is a Great Choice

Do you know someone who is considering changing careers? If so, one of the fastest growing segments of the Inland Empire economy is solar. According a study commissioned by Next 10 and reported by the Riverside Press Enterprise, state climate policies have driven $9 billion in direct economic benefits and supported 41,000 jobs in the Inland Empire over the last seven years. The demand continues for skilled workers as there are currently over 80 positions for solar related jobs open in the Inland Empire.

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