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!

News

Empowering LA Communities to Lead the Charge for Climate Justice

GRID GLA will be working with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) - an assembly of 27 member cities; the SELA Collaborative - a network of nonprofits rooted in Southeast Los Angeles, TreePeople, an organization which specializes in nature-based solutions, and the LA County Chief Sustainability Office, an advocate for environmental justice within the region.

Tzu Chi Resiliency Center

In late 2023, GRID GLA proudly completed the installation of a solar and battery storage system on the Tzu Chi Wilmington Health Center. In addition to bringing clean energy to the community clinic, the accompanying battery storage system will be able to provide backup power to this critical community space so that in the event of an outage, the center will be able to continue to extend aid to its communities and serve as a community safe haven.

GRID GLA at the GREENTECH Festival

GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles participated in the GREENTECH Festival's debut in Los Angeles on September 27th and 28th. Executive Director Ashley Christy and Director of Workforce Development Shameka Dixon represented GRID GLA in a "fireside chat" titled Building Sustainable Communities with Dale Rickert, Global Head of Product at the GREENTECH Festival.

GRID Alternatives and Habitat for Humanity Bring Solar Power to Long Beach

On July 24th, 2023, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles (GRID GLA), Habitat for Humanity, Accenture, Bank of America, and Southern California Edison, came together to install no-cost solar systems for three families who moved into the recently constructed Millennium Homes, built by Habitat for Humanity. This event celebrated our shared dedication to make lasting change in our communities.

GRID GLA Receives Grant to Train Incarcerated Women in Solar Installation

GRID GLA is receiving a $500,000 philanthropic investment from JPMorgan Chase to support our Behind the Walls solar workforce training program, which will prepare women who were formerly incarcerated in LA County Lynwood Women’s Jail for career opportunities in solar and renewable energy. The 13-week, paid program will provide hands-on training for solar panel installation, along with job placement support for those who successfully complete the program. 

GRID Greater Los Angeles

1662 Long Beach Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90021

General Inquiries

infogla@gridalternatives.org / (310) 735-9762

 

Individual Volunteering

Anthony Scott

ascott1@gridalternatives.org / (213) 731-1801

 

Donations and Corporate Sponsorships

Melissa Goldman

mgoldman@gridalternatives.org  / (310) 735-9779

 

New Clients and Service Calls

glaoutreach@gridalternatives.org / (213) 213-5899

 

Communications and Media Inquiries 

Irina Beffa

ibeffa@gridalternatives.org /  (916)588-9274

 

Get In Touch

grid staff on roof

SUPPORT GRID

Your gift puts solar power and solar jobs where they are needed most.