Powering Change in our Communities

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles leads teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric systems for income qualified families in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties, providing families with needed savings and giving area workers hands-on experience to help them find employment in the green-tech economy. Since we opened in 2007, we’ve helped over 3000 households go solar throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. Be a part of the clean energy transition- become a client, volunteer or make a donation today!

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Watts Rising Comes to a Close, But Its Legacy Powers On

Summary: After six transformative years, the Watts Rising initiative, funded through California’s Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program, has come to a close. As a core partner, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles contributed through solar installations, workforce training, and grassroots outreach.

Black Solar Innovators: Celebrating Community, Innovation, and Culture in South LA

To close out Black History Month, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles hosted Black Solar Innovators, a community celebration at Slauson Recreation Center honoring Black leadership in renewable energy. The event featured free food, music, kids’ activities, and a powerful panel of Black sustainability professionals, alongside over a dozen local partners offering resources like solar sign-ups and job training.

Building More Than Skills: GRID GLA Hosts Build Green Job Fair

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles hosted the Build Green Job Fair in Los Angeles, connecting workforce trainees and recent graduates with employers in clean energy, construction, and sustainability. Designed as a direct bridge from training to employment, the event gave participants the chance to meet with hiring managers, practice interviews, and explore career paths.

Santa’s Solar Fest Brings Holiday Cheer and Clean Energy to Sun Valley

To wrap up 2024, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles hosted Santa’s Solar Fest, a cheerful holiday event held at Alliance MIT 6-12 Complex in Sun Valley. Designed to combine festive fun with solar education, the event offered free family photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, and information about no-cost, state-funded solar programs for income-qualified households.

GRID GLA Wins Changemaker Award at GREENTECH Festival

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles (GRID GLA) was honored with the Changemaker Award at the 2024 GREENTECH Festival’s GREEN AWARDS in recognition of its community-driven work advancing clean energy, workforce development, and climate equity. The award highlights GRID GLA’s impact in providing free solar installations for low-income families and job training in the green tech sector.

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