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GRID IE Job Training Partnerships that Make a Difference

Providing solar installation training to individuals who want to enter the solar industry is a crucial component of GRID Alternatives Inland Empire’s (GRID IE) community work. Accessibility to hands-on solar installation training gives individuals the skills needed to land and secure a job in a good paying and growing industry. Therefore, GRID strives to connect trainees to as many opportunities available, including paid training opportunities.

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GRID Alternatives Inland Empire Enters the World of Virtual Learning

GRID Alternatives’ mission supports multiple levels of workforce development and service-learning opportunities, from volunteerism to in-depth solar training and paid internships.

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New EV Charging Station for Torres Martinez Tribal Reservation

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) partnered with the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) to launch a tribal pilot program with the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe (TMDCI).

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California’s First Low-Income Community Solar Project Ribbon-Cutting

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) was joined by tribal partner Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians and Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. recently to celebrate the completion of California’s first low-income community solar project with a ribbon-cutting.

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GRID Alternatives IE Trainee Shines Despite the Pandemic

COVID-19 brought challenges to many during 2020, but even through the pandemic GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) job trainees showed resilience and success.

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Solar Spark Collegiate 2021 Conference

GRID Alternatives is excited to host the Solar Spark Collegiate Conference from April 1-4, 2021.

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No-Cost Solar for Three Tribal Families

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe received funding from the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) and partnered with GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) to provide solar for three single family homes.

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Staff Spotlight: Community Development & Tribal Manager Lisa Castilone

Lisa Castilone’s journey with GRID Alternatives began 11 years ago.

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GRID Alternatives Inland Empire Announces Launch of Virtual Installation Basics Training

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) is excited to announce the launch of its virtual Installation Basics Training (IBT) program.

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Solar Training for Chemehuevi Tribal Members

GRID Alternatives Inland Empire (GRID IE) was awarded funding from the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) to solarize eight homes on the Chemehuevi Tribal Reservation in Lake Havasu, California. Of the eight low-income homes these tribal families will receive solar, four have already been installed.

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