Policy

The Mercury News - How would presidential candidates fight climate change? California offers a roadmap

GRID Alternatives showcased effective, on-the-ground policy solutions that put communities first during Washington Governor presidential candidate Jay Inslee's visit to an installed GRID client's home in San Francisco.

CO - The Record Network - ComEd loses bid to bar local utilities from selling credits on renewable energy market

On April 3, 2018, the ICC approved the Illinois Power Agency’s long-term renewable resources procurement plan under the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act. Under that plan, the IPA sought to implement three programs providing money to small, renewable energy generation facilities: the Adjustable Block, Community Renewable Generation and Illinois Solar for All programs.

Solar Power World - Washington, D.C., sets 100% renewable energy target by 2032

The D.C. City Council unanimously voted in favor of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018, securing a historic win for renewable energy and making the District a model for the rest of the country.

A volunteer and GRID staff member install solar on a roof

Announcing GRID's new work in Illinois

GRID is thrilled to announce our role as part of the implementation team for the groundbreaking Illinois Solar for All Program, which promotes equitable access to the solar economy and the jobs it creates.

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350 Sacramento “Community forum: Fast Track to Carbon Zero”

GRID is committed to being part of the conversation on renewable energy in Sacramento. This month, a few of GRID’s staff members attended 350 Sacramento “Community forum: Fast Track to Carbon Zero” event. Carbon Zero is a commitment to reduce emissions low enough that any remaining emissions can be absorbed by nature. The event focused on working locally and collaboratively to make communities more resilient and environmentally friendly.

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Voice News-Moving Towards California’s Clean Energy Future

Last session, California’s State Legislators voted to move California to 100 percent carbon-free energy.

Capital Gazette - Chris Sewell: Maryland's clean energy jobs bill will grow solar careers

Chris Sewell is the Finance and Operations Director at GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic. In his op-ed with the Capital Gazette, Chris writes his support of the Clean Energy Jobs Act to create pathways to well-paying solar careers in disadvantaged communities across Maryland.

Long Beach Post - With community solar we can all be part of the clean energy solution

Michael Kadish, Executive Director of GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles, writes about the promise and opportunity of community solar to meet Southern California's clean energy goals in this op-ed for the Long Beach Post.

IECN-Including community’s input vital in achieving successful clean energy transition

Last session, California’s State Legislators voted to move California to 100 percent carbon-free energy.

3/12/2019 - GRID Alternatives Selected to Administer Program to Increase Solar Access in Environmental Justice Communities

GRID Alternatives has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission to administer the Disadvantaged Communities - Single-family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH) program. The program builds on California’s long-standing and successful Single-family Affordable Solar Homes program, also administered by GRID Alternatives, providing long-term funding to bring solar power to households located in California’s most disadvantaged communities.