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The Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund: Driving Impact on California’s North Coast

Founded in 2018, the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund aims to catalyze the growth of solar energy and expand solar job opportunities in tribal communities across the United States. The fund awards grants for projects that clearly focus on building renewable energy infrastructure, particularly new solar energy projects in tribal communities, that are feasible, cost-effective, and engage broad tribal community participation. Six North Coast tribes had the honor of being awarded Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund grants in the 2019/2020 cycle, making a perfect partnership with GRID Alternatives North Coast, who has been on the ground installing solar in the region since 2011. Read on for 2019 project highlights. Read More >

GRID’s response to COVID-19

Safety is a core GRID value. With the rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share with you the response GRID is taking to slow the spread of the virus and limit potential exposure for our staff, our partners, our volunteers and trainees, and the communities we work with. Read More >

October 14th is Indigenous Peoples' Day!

GRID Bay Area's North Coast branch office has been partnering with California's tribal communities to bring solar savings and job training to indigenous families since 2013, installing 896 kilowatts DC to date on tribal lands in the region. Join all of us at GRID Bay Area in observing Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 14th. Read on for a list of ways you can support Bay Area Indigenous Peoples. Read More >

Intern Spotlight: Dalton Bruce

Dalton Bruce was a recent summer intern at the GRID Alternatives North Coast office. Read on to learn about Dalton's experience in his own words. Read More >

Rebuilding Hope on the North Coast

Following the 2015 Valley Fire, GRID Alternatives Bay Area/North Coast  began looking for opportunities to pair rebuilt homes with solar and its associated cost savings. Earlier this month, on a scorching 119 degree day, the Wasik Family became the first fire survivors to receive a GRID solar system, nearly a year to the day after moving in to their rebuilt home. Read More >

Introducing Energy for All!

Savings for you, clean power for your community. Introducing the Energy for All Program! Read More >

Join GRID for Solar Education Week!

Spread awareness about solar energy and energy access during Solar Education Week, April 15-21, 2018, by hosting or attending an event inf your community! Read More >

GRID North Coast Launches Paid Training Program

GRID North Coast’s new short-term paid training opportunities can provide up to $300/day to qualified job seekers. Read More >

Staff Spotlight: Meet Matt Wheeler

For this month’s staff spotlight, we take you to our North Coast satellite office to meet Matt Wheeler! Read More >

Little Lake Grange goes green

Enphase volunteers help GRID install solar on the Little Lake Grange community center in Willits, CA. Read More >

Volunteer Spotlight: Camp Solar!

On the chilly first weekend in April, a group of seven women set out for a long drive and a one-of-a-kind experience: GRID’s Camp Solar. The weekend would include camping on the beautiful coast, exploring and hiking, local breweries and, most importantly, installing solar for the Soria family in Fort Bragg alongside GRID’s Willits-based North Coast team. The team was led by GRID Team Leader and solar industry professional, Ashley Gremel, who organized the group to raise money for a good cause and give back in a community that needs it most. Read More >

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