SANAH is committed to creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Stay connected and help us bring the power of solar to affordable housing communities nationwide!
What to Expect:
- Hang tight—SANAH is under construction! GRID Alternatives is hard at work finalizing its grant and work plan with the US EPA.
- SANAH is slated to launch by May 1, 2025, and will be funded over five years to provide solar access and its benefits to families living in affordable housing nationwide through April 2029.
- SANAH will operate in over half of the United States, with a focus on 29 priority states and territories.
- SANAH will offer
- Equitable access and reduced energy costs: SANAH will help about 37,000 households of affordable housing residents save money on their utility bills through single-family, multifamily, and community solar installations, battery storage systems on a limited basis, and enabling upgrades.
- Environmental benefits: Solar energy is renewable, helping to combat climate change and improve air quality.
- Job training opportunities: The program will create job training and workforce development opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
- Contracting opportunities: To catalyze wealth-building opportunities through this historic program, GRID’s Mission-Aligned Contractor Network will recruit, resource, and leverage a nationwide network of diverse installers and other professional service providers, with a focus on small- and disadvantaged business enterprises to tap trusted community networks to deploy projects locally.
- Community resilience: SANAH will support using local contractors and businesses, strengthening the local economy.
Who We Are:
SANAH is a collaboration between leading non-profit organizations. If you’re a resident of affordable housing interested in going solar through SANAH, our partners will connect families and affordable housing properties to the program’s technical and financial assistance resources.
Our Partners:
Stay Tuned!
GRID Alternatives and the EPA are working hard to get SANAH and the other 59 Solar For All programs under contract as soon as possible. In the meantime, we’re finalizing the program details.
We look forward to providing comprehensive information on our official launch date, program offerings, eligibility requirements, and how to get involved.