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Join us on August 20th to learn about tribal solar access on California''s North Coast!
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! About The EventWhen: Thursday, August 20th, at 6:00 pm Where: Via this meeting link or call in number (+1 (571) 317-3122); access code: 899-928-317* What: Meet some of our North Coast team members and learn more about how they partner with tribal communities to bring the benefits of our no-cost solar and job training programs to indigenous families from Santa Rosa all the way up to Eureka! We''ll discuss:
We are extremely proud of the work our small but mighty North Coast team has done over the years and we can''t wait to share their stories with you. Don''t miss the chance to learn more about GRID Bay Area''s tribal program!
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Learn about Berkeley Food & Housing Project and Habitat for Humanity''s Veterans Housing Project and help us bring solar to formerly homeless vets! No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! About The EventWhen: Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00 pm Where: Sheltered in place and via this meeting link; access code: 805-018-325 *You can also dial in using your phone with this number: +1 (571) 317-311* What: GRID Bay Area is raising money to install solar on a Habitat for Humanity veterans housing project in Rio Vista, California and we need your support! Join us for a discussion with Calleene Egan and Andrew Killeen, Executive Directors of Berkeley Food & Housing Project and Solano - Napa Habitat for Humanity as they share the mission behind the Rio Vista Veterans Residence, a project providing permanent housing for formerly homeless veterans. Learn about:
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Your vote is your voice.
No images? Click here On the ballot this year: Climate action. Environmental justice. Clean energy. Racial justice. Economic equity. Solar jobs.
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Thank you for building a clean energy movement with us
No images? Click here ![]() Dear Noah, Thank you to everyone who supported GRID''s first virtual fundraiser, Interconnection 2020! In case you missed it, you can click the button below to watch the whole inspirational evening.
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With your support, we raised over $106,000 to clean energy access and nearly 200 families tuned in to the live show. Wow! The response has been so overwhelmingly positive, we had to share it with you! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It was great to share a night of inspiration with you as the whole world recovers from this current crisis. Your support is essential to building an inclusive clean energy movement, so thank you for your ongoing support! Thank you for being part of the GRID team, ![]() Adam C. Bad Wound P.S. Kitty Pot Pie and I are so excited to have your support! ![]()
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Give to GRID Bay Area this #GivingTuesday ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() The Construction Team at the Rio Vista Veterans Residence in October 2020 Dear Noah, Despite the challenges of 2020, we’ve continued to install no-cost solar for families and communities across the Bay Area and throughout the North Coast while also integrating clean mobility to help everyone access electric vehicles. From Richmond to Tracy to Loleta and beyond, our work is making a difference every day. This unprecedented year has underscored what really matters - important themes like health, community, equity, and justice continue to take center stage. From the ongoing global pandemic to uprisings for racial equity and a critical need for environmental justice, GRID’s mission is central to this moment. Together, we are building community-powered solutions to advance
economic and environmental justice through renewable energy. With Sunshine and Gratitude,
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Spark generosity on this global day of giving
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, Today is worth celebrating. Join us as we stand with the Giving Tuesday Now campaign to ignite generosity for those doubly impacted by the economic crisis and the environmental crisis. This global day of giving gives us something to be thankful for before Interconnection 2020 begins: our GRID communities (that means YOU) deserve a toast! I will be your host at Interconnection 2020, and I’ll be there to kick it off with cheer. With your help, we are 75% of the way to our fundraising goal. Today, we recommend the Solar 75 cocktail (a take on the French 75) as a toast to kick off Interconnection 2020 this Thursday! Ingredients
Instructions Make simple syrup by mixing the lemon juice and sugar. Mix ½ ounce of simple syrup with 1 ounce of gin in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a champagne glass and top with 2 ounces champagne and any remaining lemon (peel or wedge) for decoration. For a mocktail variation, simply omit the gin and replace the champagne with ginger ale. Enjoy your solar-themed cocktail! Celebrate Giving Tuesday Now with GRID: buy a ticket and raise a glass with me for energy equity at Interconnection 2020!
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Join me to learn about our policy work
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Hi Noah, You know, when Tim and I founded GRID, we wanted clean power to be available to anyone, so it could benefit everyone. And we knew that our work had to extend beyond rooftops - to boardrooms and statehouses where policies supporting renewable energy are made. That’s why I am so excited to invite you to our members-only Clean Energy Equity Webinar, where I will personally be sharing some of the incredible gains we have made - changing policy and laws around the country so more people can participate in renewable energy solutions. I will be joined by my incredible colleague, Zainab Badi, Workforce Development Manager, to answer your questions about local,
regional, and national solar policy issues. Become a member today so you can attend. I look forward to your great questions. With sunshine,
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GRID Bay Area updates and local resources
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Dear GRID Bay Area Community, It’s been almost two months since the Bay Area’s first shelter in place order went into effect, and life and our work has looked quite a bit different since then. Throughout it all, we have tried to stay positive. Last Thursday’s online Interconnection event made that a little easier as we gathered online with nearly 200 GRID staff, partners, and supporters. It was incredible to feel connected to our community and remember the importance of our fight for a just transition to a renewable energy future. ![]() In other good news, solar installations can continue again throughout the Bay Area and GRID received a Paycheck Protection Program Loan, allowing us to bring staff back up to full capacity for at least the next eight weeks. The communities we serve are facing an undue burden from the current COVID-19 crisis, and we are eager to bring the savings that no-cost solar can provide to families across the Bay Area, especially those most impacted by the pandemic. All group installs and programming will remain on hold as we prioritize the health and safety of our community. We miss you all and hope to see you as soon as it’s safe. For now, we hope this list of resources is helpful - and that you will join us for our monthly online workshop series. In Solidarity, The GRID Bay Area Team Stay Informed
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Support Your CommunityNot everyone is in a position to provide financial support or volunteer for COVID-19 relief efforts, but if you do want to give back an aren’t sure where to start, here are some way you can support:
And order take-out or buy gift certificates from your favorite local restaurants and shops! UPCOMING EVENTSOnline Workshop: Financing GRID’s No-cost Solar Program An in-depth look at how GRID is able to offer no-cost solar installations for low-income homeowners across California. Learn about GRID’s various funding sources and what it takes to qualify for the program.
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Learn how we''ve adapted to the changing times
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![]() Celebrating Five Years at GRIDGraduates of GRID’s inaugural cohort of SolarCorps Fellows are celebrating their five-year work anniversaries this month! Hear what they’re up to today and their advice for the incoming 2020-21 SolarCorps Fellows.
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![]() Evolving with the Changing TimesCOVID-19 restrictions around the country directly impacted GRID’s training programs, which are centered around and celebrated for their hands-on training focus. Our workforce teams worked quickly to adapt the programs.
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![]() ![]() VOTE FOR CLEAN ENERGY!Voting is one of the most important ways you can promote a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone. Wherever you live, there are important elections happening this fall. GRID doesn’t endorse candidates, but we do endorse voting! Your voice - and your vote - are needed. Make sure you’re registered at vote.gov, and make a plan to vote (by mail or in person) for clean energy!
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GRID in the NewsE&E News PV Magazine Solar Power World Don''t miss...Upcoming GRID eventsOne benefit of online events: you can attend from anywhere! Check out our upcoming events.
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Policy Leadership for a Just Energy Future Our policy and program teams are hard at work, partnering with frontline communities and national stakeholders to craft solar and clean energy policies that will lead to the rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
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![]() Huge thank you to the Bank of America Charitable Foundation for supporting our National SolarCorps Fellowship program. Thanks also to our equipment partner Enphase Energy, and our other partners and supporters: ENGIE North America, Green Park Foundation, Sally Mead Hands Foundation, SimpliPhi Power, SMA America, and the U.S. Bank Foundation. We also want to thank our regional supporters: LinkedIn in the Bay Area; the U.S. Department of Labor in the Central Valley; Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Mighty Arrow Foundation, and The Denver Foundation in Colorado; the California Energy Commission, Restore Neighborhoods L.A., and the Schmidt Family Foundation in the Greater Los Angeles region; the City of Moreno Valley in the Inland Empire; as well as the City of Sacramento and Sacramento Municipal Utility District in the North Valley. For supporting our work in multiple regions, we want to recognize the Wells Fargo Foundation.
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No images? Click here ![]() To the GRID Bay Area Family, While we are still in the process of adapting to the changed world, I am happy to report that GRID Bay Area is installing solar again for low-income families, following strict safety protocols. Volunteer workdays and most in-person trainings have been put on hold for now, but we are grateful that so many of you have been showing up in the digital world to continue to be a part of GRID’s important work. We have seen impressive attendance at our monthly workshops – now taking place online, as well as at our virtual gala Interconnection in May. It’s hard to describe how much we have appreciated your support during these last few months. Thank you for believing in GRID’s effort to create a more just and equitable world through clean energy access and job training. The shelter in place has given me a lot of time to reflect on my time at this amazing organization, and I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish together. Over the past 5 years, GRID Bay Area has grown and our work has deepened – we are now installing twice as many kilowatts per year, with new programs bringing solar to affordable housing, non-profits, and low-income homeowners. We launched a successful clean mobility program that is allowing people in underserved communities to get access to electric vehicles (and soon e-bikes), as well as two programs that provide roof repair and replacements to low-income families who can’t afford them. Our efforts to provide tribal communities access to clean, renewable energy are thriving, and our workforce development team has been able to provide more extensive job training than ever before. We are also thrilled to have a growing membership program that creates even more unique opportunities for ongoing connection to our important work. Though I am leaving GRID, I will remain a proud and active member! It has been quite a journey – one that has been made possible by a truly remarkable community of partners, volunteers, clients, members and donors. I am particularly grateful for my Board of Directors who have always provided me with sage advice, thoughtful questions, and ongoing support. More than anything, I want to say the biggest thank you possible to the whole GRID Bay Area staff. I feel beyond lucky to have worked alongside so many incredible, dedicated and passionate people who have taught me so much. My hat is off to you all. It is hard to believe that it has been almost 5 years since I joined GRID, but it is even harder to say goodbye. Sincerely, ![]() Renée Sharp P.S. Stay tuned for details on a virtual event being planned for August where you will get to meet the wonderful new leader of GRID Bay Area! ![]()
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Are YOU ready for Interconnection today?
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, I can’t wait to share some of my favorite GRID stories with you at Interconnection 2020! This evening, you’ll hear about how solar is magic - especially for communities on the frontlines of economic and climate injustice. ![]() Interconnection 2018 Interconnection celebrates leaders in clean energy equity: leaders like our clients, allies and you, Noah. You will be energized by the many ways GRID is building a renewable energy future for everyone and repairing the damage climate change is having on the most vulnerable communities. You already love GRID’s work - our volunteer & job training programs, the energy policy victories GRID makes possible, and the freedom solar provides for families. Tonight, you will hear personal stories of how GRID has made a difference in many different lives. Join in on this exhilarating event from the comfort of your own home!
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![]() A family goes solar with GRID''s International Program You can be a part of this movement, starting tonight at 6 p.m. PST! I look forward to the opportunity to gather with you virtually and make the magic of solar a reality. Get your ticket before the event starts! See you there! ![]() Erica Mackie, P.E. P.S. If you already have your ticket, THANK YOU! You will soon receive instructions on how to watch the event live! Proudly Sponsored by ![]()
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![]() ![]() Without racial healing and reparations, there cannot be climate justice. These words from the Sunrise Movement, that “the fight against climate change exists alongside the fight against white supremacy and colonialism,” are a call to action for GRID and for everyone working toward a renewable energy future. The murder of Black people, pervasive and systemic racism, and the toxic and unequal impacts of pollution and the climate crisis are all connected. We are not doing enough to simply be “not racist,” we must be actively anti-racist. That is why we stand in solidarity with the people protesting against police brutality, fighting for equity and justice and with Black Lives Matter. It is why we stand for justice for George Floyd, for Breonna Taylor, for Ahmaud Arbery and for the countless other victims, known and unknown.
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Join GRID for National Drive Electric Week and more updates from the Bay Area
No images? Click here ![]() SEPTEMBER 2020 A letter from our Executive DirectorSince joining GRID Bay Area in July, I’ve been continually inspired by the passion and dedication of this incredible team. I came to GRID because I know how important it is to fight against inequality and injustice. In fact, it was something that Dave Calhoun, GRID’s Safety Officer said that really captured the essence of our work: “GRID is an inclusive organization that uses solar and renewable energy as its platform to engage a community and have a conversation about equity." As we continue to face the COVID-19
pandemic and its disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color, the need to fight for climate, economic, and racial justice and equity has never been more important. And there’s nothing like looking out of your window to see a sunless, bright orange sky to remind you that the time to make change is now. I''m thrilled to be part of this fight, and look forward to enacting change with you and the entire GRID community. Join Us for National Drive Electric Week!![]() We are partnering with Drive Clean Bay Area (DCBA) for this year''s National Drive Electric Week from September 26th - October 4th. GRID will be presenting in various virtual events, highlighting our Clean Cars for All, EV charging infrastructure, and other clean mobility programs to raise awareness around the benefits of driving clean. DCBA is also offering an EV Preferred Pricing Campaign to help folks who might not qualify for low-income programs go electric at an affordable price! Visit the DCBA website for a full list of events and check our events section below for more information. Behind the Scenes Access for GRID Members![]() GRID members are invited to our Clean Energy Equity Webinar, an insider update on our policy victories with CEO Erica Mackie and Workforce Policy Manager Zainab Badi. Join our member community to hear first-hand how GRID moves the needle for equitable clean energy and climate action, and ask Erica and Zainab your burning questions.
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Upcoming Events Electrify Your Ride Electric Cars 101 Learn about the benefits of driving electric, vehicle range, charging, rebates & incentives, consumer resources, and lots of Q&A. Clínica de Incentivos Financieros para Vehículos Eléctricos Conozca los numerosos programas de asistencia financiera que pueden hacer que la propiedad de un vehículo eléctrico sea una realidad para tu y su familia. *all events will be held virtually
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Climate justice must be actively anti-racist
No images? Click here ![]() Climate justice must be actively anti-racist. Making clean energy equitable is critical for racial justice and racial justice is critical to building sustainable, resilient communities. As we continue to advance our mission of clean energy for all, we are doing internal work as an organization and as individuals to be actively anti-racist. Racism and white supremacy are deeply rooted in our nation’s history, and while the media coverage on this movement may be fleeting, the work to undo systemic racism needs to continue to be a part of our daily lives as individuals, as an organization, and as a country. We acknowledge that unconscious biases and prejudices have long guided our organization, and that internal acknowledgement and active conversations of these issues is only the beginning of a long, challenging, and imperative process towards fully embodying our value of equity. We acknowledge the intersectionality of racism with homophobia, transphobia, gender inequality, dis/ability, and colonization. We must amplify marginalized voices in our society - not just for one month or one day of the year - but every day. We invite you to join us on this journey. Here is a list of resources that have helped informed our staff members’ personal anti-racist practices. We hope that these will help inspire conversations and action steps. Intersectional EnvironmentalistA platform for resources, information and action steps to support intersectional environmentalism and dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement. People can self-identify which community they belong to (e.g. Black, LGBTQ+, allies, etc.) for specific resources.
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Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary, 13thAvailable for free online, providing a historic framework for understanding racism today. Named after the U.S. Consitution’s Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery except as a punishment for crime.
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There Is No Climate Justice Without Racial JusticeA YES! Magazine article explaining that meaningful work on climate change must also correct injustices.
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Addressing Systemic Racism Through Meaningful Workforce InvestmentsLast month, our GRID Greater Los Angeles team hosted a webinar, exploring how to approach inequality in a moment of change through workforce development.
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CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
![]() Honoring Tribal PartnersAs Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re honoring the contributions of tribal communities to climate action and activism, energy innovation, and resilience -- all made in the face of disproportionate effects of climate change and public health crises. We’re extremely proud of indigenous communities and leaders who have made solar and renewable energy technologies a source of strength while providing energy savings and awareness to their communities.
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![]() Building Energy SovereigntySince 2017, GRID’s Tribal Program has partnered with the Rosebud Sioux Nation in South Dakota to deliver clean electricity and job training opportunities through solar. Read More ![]() New TSAF granteesNow in its third year, the Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund selected its grantees for the 2020-2021 grant cycle, expanding its project map to Alaska. Read More ![]() ![]() International Program Update2020 was an especially hard year for GRID’s International Program. As the pandemic spread, we had to postpone projects, cancel international trips and suspend volunteer opportunities. In June, our Nicaragua office was robbed of $13,000 in tools and equipment. But we’ve also had triumphs, like the installation of a solar system on the Pandu Gupha remote health clinic and birthing center in Jumla, Nepal. Despite all the setbacks of this year, we’re setting our sights high for 2021, and with your help we look forward to bringing solar to even more health clinics.
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Duke Energy WeekAfter several years hosting Duke University students for Solar Spring Break trips, GRID was honored to participate in Duke Energy Week, in addition to being named the beneficiary of the event’s online fundraiser. The theme of this year’s virtual event was “Upheaval and Resilience,” and GRID was featured in the Duke University Energy Conference, where our CEO Erica Mackie participated in a panel discussion; the Energy Innovation Showcase, featuring our VP of Philanthropy, Adam Bad Wound; and the Spark Career event, where our Talent Acquisition Director Wanda Lee Stevens recruited for open positions. Huge thanks to Duke University students for the invitation! GRID in the NewsSolar Power World Green Tech Media San Francisco Chronicle Don''t miss...December 8th, 2020 Roofs, Solar and LaughsPlease join GRID Los Angeles on December 8th as they toast their year in review with a truly special event - a virtual comedy fundraiser hosted by HBO and Netflix comedy stars and social activists Cristela Alonzo & Jake Johannsen.
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2021 Fellowship opportunity Tribal Energy Innovators FellowshipThe Tribal Energy Innovators Fellowship designated for federally-recognized tribal members who are interested, invested, or engaged in work which supports renewable energy infrastructure and tribal energy capacity building in tribal communities.
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![]() We’re incredibly grateful for the generous support of our partners and sponsors during this unprecedented year. Our workforce development and job training efforts have innovated as a result of the pandemic, aided by the support of generous donors including The JPB Foundation, Microsoft Corporation, and the U.S. Department of State Embassy of Managua. Thanks also to the California Energy Commission, Left Coast Fund, and the City of Boulder (c/o Boulder Housing Partners) for supporting innovative GRID projects across the county. We’re deeply grateful to The Rexel Foundation for a Better Energy Future for supporting our tribal work. Thank you to the Bank of America Charitable Foundation for supporting our national SolarCorps Fellowship Program. We also appreciate regional supporters of our work: Facebook and Violet World Foundation in the Bay Area; Moldauer Family Fund in Los Angeles; Southern California Edison in the Inland Empire; North Valley Community Foundation and Sacramento Municipal Utility District in the North Valley, and The Denver Foundation in Colorado. Special thanks, as always, to our longtime national partner, Wells Fargo, and our equipment partners, Enphase and SMA America.
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We need your help! No Images? Click here ![]() ![]() Since we started this work in 2004, the urgency for equitable solutions to climate change has only grown. Severe storms, sea level rise, and extreme temperatures are hitting low-income communities and communities of color the hardest. As it gets hotter, grandmas are choosing between turning on the air conditioning and buying their medicine. Meanwhile, folks need good jobs that don’t make them sick and pay a living wage.
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You can hear about it at Interconnection 2020!
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, By supporting GRID you are a solar superstar, just like our special guests Free Solo rock climber phenomenon Alex Honnold and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) CEO Abigail Hopper. Both of them are helping GRID reach new heights - and you have a chance to be inspired by both of their stories in just one week’s time! Join us on May 7th to hear from our friends Alex and Abby.
MEET ALEX HONNOLD & ABBY HOPPER
![]() Alex Honnold doesn''t always wear a harness in his day job, but he does on a GRID build! Alex is pictured with Free Solo Director Jimmy Chin and friends. ![]() “Energy access is essential, and our mission of promoting solar energy for a more equitable world is as important now as ever,” says Alex Honnold. In addition to climbing and starring in an Oscar winning film, he started the Honnold Foundation to amplify the work of organizations like GRID. Hear about why Alex Honnold loves GRID and join him at Interconnection 2020! Photo by Jimmy Chin ![]() Abby Hopper inspires the crowd at a Women in Solar event in Washington D.C. As a solar industry leader, Abby Hopper believes in the power of partnering with other nonprofits like GRID. In addition to leading SEIA, Abby is a part of our We Give circle, a group of philanthropic women dedicated to supporting equitable clean energy projects. When you get a ticket to Interconnection, you create more opportunities for low-income communities to become leaders and builders of the energy future. You also get a complimentary GRID membership for an entire year! “The future is bright,” says Abby. Are you ready to be part of our success story?
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Summer updates from GRID Bay Area
No images? Click here ![]() JULY 2020 ![]() We can''t have climate justice without racial justice - and we won''t get through the current COVID-19 pandemic without addressing the disproportionate impact it is having on low-income and communities of color across the country. Recognizing the intersectionality of these issues is crucial as we continue to fight for climate justice by bringing the benefits of solar and clean mobility to the communities that need them most. Spotlight On: GRID North CoastDid you know that GRID''s North Coast office works exclusively with tribal communities? These communities face additional challenges from living in high fire danger areas, with higher rates of unemployment, and more limited access to project funding. This month we want to highlight their stories: ![]() Tanya, who''s been working at her local health clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic couldn''t wait to throw on a hardhat and check out her new solar system. Read Tanya''s story! ![]() Erica''s life was upended by the 2017 Redwood Complex Fire and chats with GRID staff while they completed her re-installation earlier this year. Hear From Erica! Empowering Women in SolarLast fall, Amanda Gyokery attended our week long Women in Solar programming series in the hopes of jumpstarting her career in renewable energy. Now, Amanda is working as a Solar Engineer at Luminalt and we were able to catch up with her and Jeanine Cotter, Luminalt''s co-founder and CEO as they discussed how they met at GRID and the importance of creating pathways for women in the industry. Read their full story! ![]() ![]() Saying Goodbye to Renée Sharp"It has been quite a journey – one that has been made possible by a truly remarkable community of partners, volunteers, clients, members and donors." - Executive Director Renée Sharp reflecting on her time at GRID Bay Area. We are so grateful to Renée for her leadership over the past five years and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make on the world around here!
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No images? Click here ![]() Dear Noah, My $5 dollars a month can be the difference between 199 and 200 installs this year; the difference that allows a family to pay both their utility and medical bills; the difference that takes one more gas guzzling car off the road. Okay, maybe not just my $5 dollars - but mine combined with a few of yours definitely can. So I hope you will consider joining me and our growing member community, because our monthly support CAN make a difference. And if you join at the Solar Sustainer level, you even get a free GRID tote bag :). With gratitude, Dani Mahrer ![]()
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No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Hi Noah, After the Cayuse Mountain Fire destroyed tens of thousands of acres of tribal land, the Spokane Tribe decided to invest in energy sovereignty and climate resilience - with solar power. The Spokane Indian Housing Authority partnered with GRID’s Tribal program to install 32 solar systems on tribal homes and community buildings. For individual families, the economic impact is particularly powerful right now. One Spokane family’s energy bills used to be 40% of their monthly income. “We usually ran out of money for food at the end of the month, and our relatives would step in and buy groceries for us. Now, we can make it through the entire month without any help from anybody. The solar panels have been a true blessing to our entire family! The solar savings have trickled out to others." ![]() With renewable innovations and GRID’s Tribal Program, Tribes are gaining control of their own resources and working toward energy sovereignty. Over the next 35 years, the Tribe’s solar systems will result in $2.8 million of energy savings and keep 365 tons of greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. The time for climate resilience is now. Your contribution will help Indigenous Nations like the Spokane Tribe become resilient in the face of economic, health, and climate crises. Will you join us?
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No images? Click here ![]() This year’s election will decide if we enter this new decade boldly investing in renewable energy technologies and economic opportunities for families that strengthen resiliency in communities. The work we do together, and our values -- equity, collaborative action, and integrity -- are on the ballot this election season. We want to remind you what’s at stake.
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![]() Energy savings during uncertain timesBefore his solar system was installed three years ago, Mr. Watkins’ monthly electricity bill used to be over one hundred dollars. With solar, his electric bill was $18 just two months ago! During the current pandemic, solar energy is helping keep electric costs down. “I wish everybody could have solar, because I know it’s doing me well - it could really help people.”
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Join us this Wed 7/29 to learn about Berkeley Food & Housing Project and Habitat for Humanity''s Veterans Housing Project No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! About The EventWhen: Wednesday, July 29th at 6:00 pm Where: Sheltered in place and via this meeting link; access code: 805-018-325 *You can also dial in using your phone with this number: +1 (571) 317-311* What: Join us for a discussion with Calleene Egan and Andrew Killeen, Executive Directors of Berkeley Food & Housing Project and Solano - Napa Habitat for Humanity as they share the mission behind the Rio Vista Veterans Residence, a project providing permanent housing for formerly homeless veterans. Learn about:
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Join us on September 9th and meet Arthur Bart-Williams
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Join GRID Bay Area for this special evening! About The EventWhen: Wednesday, September 9th, at 5:00 pm Where: This is a virtual reception, sign-up for the link to attend. What: Join GRID Bay Area''s board, staff, and community as we raise a glass to Renée Sharp and her 5 years of leadership at our organization and welcome Arthur Bart-Williams as our new Executive Director. We''ll chat with Arthur about his vision for the future of GRID Bay Area and give Renée a sendoff worthy of the heart and work she put into growing our community impact over the past five years!
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No images? Click here ![]() Dear Noah, Did you know our community of members gets access to behind-the-scenes conversations with GRID leaders? In a few weeks, GRID members are joining CEO and Co-founder Erica Mackie and Workforce Policy Manager Zainab Badi for an insider update on GRID’s incredible policy victories at our first-ever Clean Energy Equity Webinar. Become a member today to hear first-hand how GRID moves the needle for equitable clean energy and climate action! We’ll be sharing on-the-ground stories about how we win local, regional, and national policy changes and you’ll get to ask Erica and Zainab your burning questions. But you have to be a member to attend! Starting at just $20, as a GRID member you’ll help connect more low-income families to the power of the sun and real cost savings that make all the difference - especially right now. Become a member today. You''ll help unlock meaningful savings for our clients, receive an invitation to the exclusive member webinar on September 15th, and more! With Gratitude,
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No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, As fall harvest and fall feasting signals the beginning of the holiday season, GRID wants you to know that we are grateful for you. The uncertainties and challenges of this year remind us of what we can count on - each other. With your help, GRID Alternatives has built a strong community of renewable energy advocates. We have seen our work grow from solar on one rooftop to solar powering multifamily residences and communities, from partnering with one Native American tribe to 54 tribal communities across the country, and beyond solar to storage, clean mobility, and solar policy wins nationwide. This has only been possible because of you. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that racial and economic equity must be at the core of all solutions, especially climate. The only solution to climate change is one that includes all of us, creating affordable, clean energy and good jobs along the way. Working together means that we can solve the big, complex problems that face us as a country. The recent election shows us the power of combining our efforts. GRID Alternatives is kicking off the season of giving with thanks - we will be sending you a series of emails asking you for your year-end support. We hope you find the notes informative and uplifting, and we hope this inspires your continued support. Wishing you pumpkin and maple flavored everything, Dolores Garay ![]()
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Join us on our journey. We are hiring! Catch up with our clients.
No images? Click here ![]() GRID Updates: Spring 2020![]() Energy savings you can count onDuring difficult times, solar energy savings can provide a sense of certainty. See how our clients’ solar systems are impacting their lives during the pandemic.
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![]() Story of ResilienceTim Willink, Director of GRID Tribal Programs, gives us an update on exciting new things in store for Tribal communities.
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![]() Rebuilding BetterThe solar industry has lost jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, with the right investments, clean energy will help us rebuild our economy. Read More ![]() Gathering VirtuallyOur Interconnection Fundraiser went virtual for the first time! 200 people tuned in to the event, and we raised over $100,000 for equitable solar energy access. Read More ![]() We are hiring!We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our SolarCorps Fellowship Program for a term of service to their community. Positions are currently available at GRID offices in California and Colorado.
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GRID in the NewsThe San Diego Union-Tribune ![]() We are so appreciative of our partners and funders during this difficult time. Thank you to The JPB Foundation, for their significant contributions to our workforce initiatives. Thank you to our equipment partners: Enphase Energy, and our other partners and supporters: Bank of America, IGS Energy, Patagonia, RES, The Sally Mead Hands Foundation, and Sunrun. We also want to thank our regional supporters; in the Bay Area: Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Hill Blackett, Ill and Elaine Bayus; in Colorado: Denver Urban Renewal Authority and Lightsource BP; in Los Angeles: the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund and Global Wildlife Conservation; in Inland Empire: The City of Moreno Valley; in North Valley: Accenture, The Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and Tri Counties Bank; in San Diego: BQuest Foundation, The City of San Diego, The Hervey Family Fund at the San Diego Foundation, Left Coast Fund, and The Social Equity Collaborative Fund Steering Committee in partnership with the San Diego Foundation. For supporting our work in multiple regions, we want to recognize the Wells Fargo Foundation. We want to extend our gratitude to Ann Bentley, for her significant individual contribution to our work. Support clean energy equity through sustainable giving.
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Hear from current Fellows and see if SolarCorps could be right for you!
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! About The EventWhen: Thursday, June 25th at 6:00 pm Where: Sheltered in place and via this Meeting link; Access Code: 638-470-373 *You can also dial in using your phone with this number: +1 (312) 757-3121* What: Chat with a panel of GRID SolarCorps Fellows as they share their experiences from their Americorps service year and learn about how to apply for open fellowship positions in the fall. Find out:
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No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, In these times of uncertainty, it’s important to look for the light. GRID works to help families access clean, affordable energy from the sun that lights up our homes, charges our cars and creates new careers. It also sparks hope for the better future we all believe in. This bright spot is the spirit of our virtual fundraiser, Interconnection 2020. This year, as we bring the GRID community together online, we’re honoring two organizations that also spark hope for our clean energy future: Sunrise Movement and Beneficial State Foundation. ![]() Sunrise, a movement of young people fighting to stop the climate crisis, swept the nation and is creating the political momentum we need to create a sustainable economy that works for everyone. ![]() Beneficial State Foundation advances financial justice and impactful systemic change in our communities and in the banking system. A long-time partner in our work to expand clean mobility equity, Beneficial provides grants and financial assistance to help Californians access clean vehicles. Will you join me in honoring Sunrise Movement and Beneficial State Foundation at Interconnection 2020? It’s been incredible to see GRID’s community of supporters show up for us, to see how our staff show up for our clients and to see us come together to overcome big challenges. Working together, we’ll keep fighting for clean energy equity, for climate solutions that work for all of us, and we will succeed. Hope to see you on May 7!
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Take a moment and tell us what you want to hear No Images? Click here ![]() ![]() GRID Alternatives launched in 2004 with a simple vision: free, clean electricity from the sun should be available to everyone. That year we installed solar for one family. Now, we install more than 1700 systems a year and have expanded our work internationally. We''re always working on innovative ways to help underserved communities benefit from solar.
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Honoring those who hold us up
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, To everyone who has stepped up to sponsor, encourage, and cheer on our work during these challenging times: you are our sunshine on cloudy days. THANK YOU to everyone who supports GRID - you make it possible for us to install no-cost solar for families in need. One very special group of supporters are our corporate sponsors. During this time of crisis, many of our sponsors are going above and beyond to show up for GRID! ![]() Our corporate partners participate in team building solar installations that benefit their community and they also provide funds, equipment, advice, and expertise. These companies support a clean energy future for everyone! Right now, GRID needs the energy of organizations and individuals to bring solar savings to families who are most impacted by the current crisis. This Earth Day, buy a ticket or a sponsorship to Interconnection 2020 as a means of volunteering for your community. You can celebrate the Earth, become a GRID Member, and access our exclusive virtual event when you buy a ticket to Interconnection! Join us at Interconnection 2020 to celebrate what we can accomplish together. You can be part of this clean energy transition - buy a ticket or become a sponsor today!
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You can power more clean transformations!
No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Before and after: From illegal dumping ground to a field full of solar Dear Noah, This year, GRID reached two milestones – we have prevented over one million tons of greenhouse gas emissions and we installed our biggest community solar project on what was once an illegal dumping ground. Transforming a brownfield to a solar field, the 7,200 panels installed at the Oxon Run project in Southeast Washington D.C. will provide enough power for 750 households to cut their electricity bills in half. ![]() Community solar projects are one tool we can use to reclaim degraded land. Located in a community affected by pollution and climate change, the new solar energy system will advance environmental and economic justice. GRID is turning polluted land into clean power. Can you pitch in and make more clean energy transformations possible now, when the economic and environmental benefits are needed more than ever before? We need YOU to offset our next one million tons of greenhouse gases!
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There is a promise of brighter days ahead
No images? Click here ![]() Dear Noah, We all know that 2020 has been a year of tremendous challenges: a deadly pandemic, economic distress, wildfires and other climate catastrophes, racist violence and anti-racist uprising, and a contentious election, among other heavy issues. Many of us can’t wait to put this year past us and we know that with the promise of solar power, brighter days are ahead. But in order for us to achieve an equitable clean energy future, we need your support TODAY. AND, we have a donor who will double your gift, up to $3,000, if you give before midnight PST! Donate TODAY for a better tomorrow. Donate TODAY for our future. Please consider making a meaningful and personally significant gift to GRID Alternatives and join us in building a brighter world in 2021 and beyond. With sunshine and sanitizer, ![]() Adam C. Bad Wound
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No images? Click here ![]() ![]() Dear Noah, I always knew I wanted to be a positive influence and a part of change. I attended El Camino Compton College while working full-time as a security guard. But I was yearning for a career — something to help me develop an independent life for myself. Then I completed a solar job training program with GRID Alternatives. The work grew on me — the construction leadership quickly noticed my determination, and I soon started a one-year SolarCorps Construction Fellowship to continue my solar education and training. I became excited about the change that was taking place in my community, and the life changes we were making for families. It has been a liberating experience — to progress as far as I have as an African American woman — being new to solar energy. Your donation supports the SolarCorps Fellowship program, creating opportunities for people wanting to make a difference! I completed my Fellowship in September, and now work at a well-known solar company. My goal is to be an inspiration for women and young girls, to influence them to join the clean energy and construction fields, and to show them that women can do this form of work, too. You can inspire others by supporting GRID’s SolarCorps Fellowship and job training programs. Hands-on solar training opens doors to lifelong careers! ![]() I love working in solar energy, making change, and promoting the presence of women in the industry — to help us all be confident, fearless and take part in the clean energy movement, and to believe in ourselves, no matter what. With sunshine,
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