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Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! 

About The Event

When: 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:

• The unique needs of and barriers faced by tribal communities 
• Funding solar projects on tribal land
• How our smallest team serves our largest geographical region
• Recent success stories and meaningful projects

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! 

*How to use GoToMeeting: Click on this link, download the app or launch via the web, enter this access code: 899-928-3122 when prompted.

Questions? Email us at volunteerba@gridalternatives.org

Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! 

About The Event

When: 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:

• The services BFHP provides to those transitioning out of homelessness 
• The partnership between Habitat for Humanity, BFHP, and American Legion Post 178 that made this project possible
• How you can help GRID raise money to install solar on the home - bringing additional savings and health benefits to it''s veteran residents

DONATE NOW to help GRID bring solar to the Rio Vista Veterans Residence! 

*How to use GoToMeeting: Click on this link, download the app or launch via the web, enter this access code: 805-018-325 when prompted.

Questions? Email us at volunteerba@gridalternatives.org

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.

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!

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. 

We’ve been involved in some inspiring projects this year. From installing solar on rebuilt homes that were lost in the 2017 Redwood Complex Fire, to providing energy cost savings for formerly unhoused veterans through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, to the clients we meet each week who are excited about the savings and environmental impacts of solar, we are grateful for the ways the work has continued despite all 2020 has brought. 

This Giving Tuesday, help us continue our work in the Bay Area with your gift to GRID.

With Sunshine and Gratitude,

The GRID Bay Area Team

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

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 2 tablespoons of sugar

• 1 ounce of gin

• 2 ounces of any sparkling wine (champagne, prosecco)

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!

Here''s me at Interconnection 2018 with my friends Bryan and Sarah

Cheers,

Adam C. Bad Wound

P.S. I can’t wait to see those of you who already bought your tickets. Let’s celebrate on Thursday!

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.
 
Join the conversation and become a member today! Starting at just $20, your membership will allow us to continue this work, year after year, advocating for equitable energy solutions, job opportunities, and cost savings for families. So far, GRID Alternatives has generated nearly two billion kilowatt hours of clean power.  With your help, we can do even more. Join Today!

I look forward to your great questions.

With sunshine,
Erica Mackie

FALL 2020

Celebrating Five Years at GRID

Graduates 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.

Evolving with the Changing Times

COVID-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. 

GRID in the News

E&E News
Blackouts trigger California energy storage boom

PV Magazine
Sunrun and GRID fight California blackouts with free batteries for low-income households

Solar Power World
WRISE and GRID announce 2020 winners of Rising Women Solar fellowship

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. 

To the GRID Bay Area Family,

When I told the team in January that I would be transitioning out of my role as Executive Director to work on the 2020 election, I never thought that my last few months would be spent helping to chart a course for the organization through a global pandemic while the nation grapples with heartbreaking examples of police brutality and systemic racism.

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, 

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.

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!

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 Environmentalist

A 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.

Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary, 13th

Available 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.

There Is No Climate Justice Without Racial Justice​

A YES! Magazine article explaining that meaningful work on climate change must also correct injustices.

Addressing Systemic Racism Through Meaningful Workforce Investments​

Last month, our GRID Greater Los Angeles team hosted a webinar, exploring how to approach inequality in a moment of change through workforce development.

WINTER 2020

Honoring Tribal Partners

As 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. 

GRID in the News

Solar Power World
2020 GRID tribal solar grantees include two first-time Alaska Native groups

Green Tech Media
What Is the Clean Energy Industry Doing to Confront Racism?

San Francisco Chronicle
‘Silicon Valley dudes buying Teslas’: California struggles to expand electric-car market

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. 

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.

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.

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."

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?

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. 

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.

Energy savings during uncertain times

Before 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.”

Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! 

About The Event

When: 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:

• The services BFHP provides to those transitioning out of homelessness 
• The partnership between Habitat for Humanity, BFHP, and American Legion Post 178 that made this project possible
• How you can help GRID raise money to install solar on the home - bringing additional savings and health benefits to it''s veteran residents

*How to use GoToMeeting: Click on this link, download the app or launch via the web, enter this access code: 805-018-325 when prompted.

Questions? Email us at volunteerba@gridalternatives.org

Join GRID Bay Area for this special evening! 

About The Event

When:  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! 

Questions? Email us at volunteerba@gridalternatives.org

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, 
The GRID Membership Team

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
Member & Donor Partnerships Director

GRID Updates: Spring 2020

Energy savings you can count on

During difficult times, solar energy savings can provide a sense of certainty. See how our clients’ solar systems are impacting their lives during the pandemic.

Story of Resilience

Tim Willink, Director of GRID Tribal Programs, gives us an update on exciting new things in store for Tribal communities. 

GRID in the News

The San Diego Union-Tribune
Commentary: Why this ‘new normal’ isn’t new or normal

The Salt Lake Tribune
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe wins Energy grant for solar project in Utah

Borgen Magazine
Voluntourism: Doing it Right

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. 

Join GRID Bay Area''s ongoing online workshop series! 

About The Event

When: 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:

• How the program works and what jobs are available for Fellows
• What it''s like to be part of a SolarCorps Cohort at GRID Alternatives
• Next steps to apply for a 2020 - 2021 Fellowship position

Includes a Q&A session with current GRID Fellows! 

*How to use GoToMeeting: Click on this link, download the app or launch via the web, enter this access code: 638-470-373 when prompted.

Questions? Email us at volunteerba@gridalternatives.org

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.

Will you join me on May 7 at 6 p.m. PST?

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!

P.S. Thank you to those who already have your Interconnection 2020 ticket. We can''t wait to celebrate with you!

Proudly Sponsored by

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!

P.S. THANK YOU to everyone who has already purchased their ticket or signed up for a GRID membership! YOU make the dream work!

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. 

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!

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
Vice President of Philanthropy

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!