Volunteers

Fox 31 News - Volunteers install 40-kilowatt solar power system in Lakewood

The project is part of GRID Alternatives' Women In Solar program. The program works to empower women seeking technical careers in the solar industry.

"Seeing the women on the roof just killing it day after day gave me a lot of encouragement," said Scott.

"GRID brings together women to create a supportive, inclusive environment, where women can work together and gain the skills needed to advance their careers in the clean energy industry," said Adrienne Dorsey, Executive Director of GRID Alternatives Colorado.

4 CBS News Denver - ‘Look At All These Women’: Solar Panel Installation Encourages Women In Technical Fields

According to the Solar Foundation’s Solar Industry Diversity Study, women continue to be underrepresented in the solar industry. GRID’s Women in Solar program aims to help participants gain hands-on solar installation experience while working alongside other women of varying experience levels.

Otterson family reduces carbon footprint with U.S. Bank support

This August, volunteers from U.S. Bank joined the GRID Alternatives Colorado team in Thornton, CO to install the 3.7-kilowatt solar system on the Otterson family home.

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Solar for San Bernardino Grandmother

Tammy Reilly was born in Germany and brought to the States at five years old.

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GRID Participates in NeighborWorks Sacramento’s 30th Annual “Paint the Town” Event

Last month GRID Alternatives North Valley staff participated in NeighborWorks Sacramento’s 30th Annual “Paint the Town” neighborhood improvement event.

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Leandrus' Life-Changing GRID Experience

Leandrus is a Nicaraguan engineer who volunteered with GRID Alternatives to give back to his country and the experience ended up changing his life. Leandrus shares his motivation to become a volunteer and how he used that experience to switch careers and help his country provide for its citizens in a sustainable way.

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EducationDive-Studying solar: CTE programs expose students to fast-growing renewable energy careers

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, California — In the driveway of a beige, single-family stucco house, teens in green T-shirts and hard hats check the serial numbers on two of the 13 solar panels that will soon be installed on the roof.

Hannon Armstrong volunteers see benefits of renewable energy investment on install

Hannon Armstrong's corporate workday installation with GRID Mid-Atlantic provided an opportunity for Hannon Armstrong’s employees to see the direct impacts of renewable energy investment, and for some, see a solar installation for the first time.

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Thank You for Attending our Cider for a Cause Event!

This past Sunday was our Cider for a Cause! GRID Alternatives Solar-bration event held at Two Rivers Cider in Sacramento. We brought together many GRID supporters, volunteers, donors and staff to recognize standout volunteers who went above and beyond during their time with GRID.

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Community Solar Project for Tribal Members on Timbisha Shoshone Reservation

The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe is located in one of the hottest desert regions in the world, Death Valley, California.

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