Events

Sweating for Environmental Justice - Wells Fargo Steps Up

“If I could sum up today in a few words I’d say ‘satisfying, sweaty, heat’.” said Marcus Jones, Branch Manager at Wells Fargo. Seven volunteers from Wells Fargo, came out on sticky and hot, 95 degree day in July to install a solar system for a low-income homeowner in Baltimore’s Berea neighborhood, Mr. Darnell Edmond.

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Solar Works DC Kick-Off

“The solar panels are getting a workout right now,” exclaimed DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, referencing the abundant sunshine on Monday morning, as Solar Works DC job trainees gathered behind the Mayor in their gold shirts for the official Solar Works DC kick-off event.

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ABC 7 - Solar panels to be installed in D.C. homes for new initiative launched by Mayor Bowser

Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a new initiative called "Solar Works DC" that will install solar panels in homes in Washington, D.C.

Fox 5 - Mayor Muriel Bowser promotes new solar panel and installation training program

Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a new initiative called "Solar Works DC" that will install solar panels in homes in Washington, D.C.

Job fair successes from Colorado to California!

We've already hosted several job fairs this year helping connect talented individuals with solar careers...and we're just getting started!

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Celebrating the Second Annual Solar-bration Event

On June 8, 2017, families, neighbors, and friends of the GRID family gathered in the scenic Kingman Island park for the second annual Solar-bration event organized by the outreach team of GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic.

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Washington Post: Nevertheless, We Persisted

An all-female work crew from Grid Alternatives installed a solar roof for D.C. resident Bernice Rink.

We Build: Women Power + Solar Power

“Groups of women are kind of the best when it comes to getting things done efficiently and effectively,” said Nicole Steele. We Build is an all-women’s solar installation, part of GRID Alternatives’ national Women in Solar Program, working to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive solar industry.

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Press Release: GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic launches effort to increase opportunities for women in the solar industry

To increase gender diversity in the local solar industry, GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic, a nonprofit organization that makes solar power and job training accessible to underserved communities, is hosting its first all-women's solar build in the District. This "We Build" event, sponsored by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), marks the local launch of GRID's national Women in Solar Program.

PV Mag - SEIA, GRID Alternatives launch national Women in Solar Programme

GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic, a subsidiary of the US’ largest non-profit solar installer, is launching its national Women in Solar programme – an effort to increase gender diversity in the solar supply chain – with the help of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).