GRID Alternatives is fortunate to have a partnership like SunEdison’s whose employees are actively engaged in building solar installation skills and understanding of the industry through hands-on application. On September 23 & 24, 2014, GRID Central Valley had the opportunity to work hand in hand with crews from SunEdison installing solar in Stockton, California.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson paid a visit to Ceres High Manufacturing Production & Green Technology Academy on August 15, 2014. Superintendent Torlakson was on a statewide tour visiting Career Pathways funded schools throughout the state and stopped to learn of the success that Ceres High School enjoys as a result of incorporating the academy into their high school offerings.

Here in Shannon County, South Dakota, poverty is endemic, perpetuated by substandard housing and lack of economic infrastructure. In the Pine Ridge reservation and surrounding communities, a growing population of Native youth struggles with uncertain opportunity. Tribal and community leaders are facing these obstacles down by embarking on a path of sustainable community development that embraces cultural values and self-determination.

Sal Torres got to say thank-you in person to Wells Fargo for its support of GRID's job training program, which propelled him into a solar career.

On Saturday, June 28th, GRID Alternatives Central Valley kicked off its participation in GRID's National Women in Solar Initiative with an all-women’s crew providing installation expertise. On this crew were six extraordinary women from the surrounding area that helped install solar on a Habitat for Humanity home located in Clovis, California.

You know? Sometimes a vacation offers the chance to take advantage of unique opportunities and some fun in the sun.

On May 22nd, 14 enthusiastic individuals packed into the training room of the Central Valley office to find out what it takes to earn the title of GRID Alternatives Team Leader.

We're joining President Obama and over 300 other companies, organizations and public agencies in making major new commitments to deploy renewable energy. In support of the Obama administration’s national renewable energy goals, we're committing to help install 100 MW of solar power on affordable single-family and multifamily homes across the country by 2024.

On March 24th and 25th Stanford University Students joined GRID’s solar installation supervisors for two days of Solar Fun!!!

On February 20 and 21, 2014 Grid Alternatives’ Central Valley office launched educational partnership activities with two Kern High School District Schools.