Environmental Justice

Last month, GRID Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Elijah Perry appeared on the Solar Now podcast to talk about equity in the solar industry, the impacts of the Solar Works DC program, and building trust in the community around solar energy.

We now have the technology to replace gasoline with sunshine, which has the benefit of being better for the planet and dramatically cheaper for drivers to ‘fill up’. GRID knows that electric vehicles and clean mobility are powerful opportunities for reparation in communities that have borne the brunt of the gasoline economy.

GRID Alternatives and Sempra Foundation partner to bring solar systems to Juntas de Neji Community

Gun violence is tearing apart communities all over our country—including our own. But we've seen that when we pull together to uplift others, we can make an impact.

A Thornton homeowner tells her story of dance, family, and energy savings with GRID CO's Energy for All Program.

Despite inequities in our community, our environment, and our industry, the Solar Works DC program is a source of hope—by providing career opportunities, lower energy costs, and a healthier environment.

As the clean energy industry grows, it’s critical that environmental and social justice remains at the forefront of our efforts, including continued action to integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into hiring practices and organizational culture, at all levels.

Each week during Black History Month, we'll focus on one area of Black history that connects to our mission of advancing social and environmental justice. Today, we're looking at the history of the environmental justice movement—and where it stands today.

Throughout Black History Month, we are focusing on an area of Black history that connects to our mission of advancing social and environmental justice. This week, we're looking at how voting rights lead to environmental justice.