Events

Volunteers Are Our Essential Resource

On October 9th, we celebrated our volunteers by hosting a barbeque at our new Central Valley GRID office.

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GRID’s Interconnection gala celebrates hope in a time of darkness

“I have always believed that if the sun shines for everyone, its power should be a benefit for all.”

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Pioneering Solar For All in Illinois

Earlier this month, GRID Alternatives paid tribute to that effort and celebrated the coming Solar For All program with our first project in Illinois, a demonstration of the myriad ways solar can benefit local communities.

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Mid-Atlantic's first Solarthon!

GRID Alternatives first Solarthon block party in the Mid-Atlantic held in an affordable housing complex in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

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"Block Party with a Purpose" Shakes Up OakLeyVille

Neighbors, businesses, and GRID volunteers like you closed out the summer together creating a fun, vibrant community space to share for all.

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Community members like you are helping us bring a 7 kW system to Venice's Safe Place for Youth!

"I'm thrilled that GRID Alternatives is participating in another fundraising project with Sunstock," said Michael Kadish, Executive Director of GLA.

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The Inter-American Development Bank joins GRID for an all-women solar build

On August 26, 2017, a diverse volunteer group including women employees from the Inter-American Development Bank’s energy division kicked off the largest solar array in Prince George’s County, Maryland for We Build.

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Baltimore Goes Solar

“I’m very grateful and very blessed to be part of this program,” said Homeowner Pamela, “…and I’m happy to have the sun!” followed up Homeowner Wade. The two Baltimore neighbors stood beaming, on one of the hottest days of the August, talking about their experience going solar with GRID Alternatives.

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SunPower…Helping Build Careers In Solar

Students from across the Central Valley region got a crash course in solar energy last month thanks to our longtime partner, SunPower! SunPower Solar Academies were held in the communities of Lemoore, Cutler-Orosi and Bakersfield, giving students the opportunity to learn about the solar industry, explore career options, and develop team projects to present to their peers. GRID Central Valley staff also participated in the events, presenting to students about our Solar Futures program, designed to provide classroom and hands-on solar education to high schools.

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U.S. Department of Energy - Baltimore Community Goes Solar

Wade Watkins is one of 31 low-income residents going solar thanks to a pilot project facilitated by the U.S. Department of Energy. The partnership between the City of Baltimore, GRID Alternatives, and Civic Works helps people like Wade save money on his energy bills.