GRID Alternatives Overview

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Phone: (510) 731-1310

1171 Ocean Ave.
Suite 200
Oakland
California 94612
USA
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Geographic areas served: California state-wide, Colorado (2013)

http://www.gridalternatives.org/regional-offices-map

Mission:

We believe making energy choices that are good for the environment can go hand-in-hand with improving the lives of those living in low-income communities. GRID Alternatives works collaboratively with communities and local organizations to identify specific needs and to develop renewable energy solutions that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Results:

Helped over 2,500 families to-date
Saved nearly $70 in energy costs for these families
Prevented 215,000 Tons C02
Trained nearly 11,000 volunteers

More: http://www.gridalternatives.org/impact-numbers

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Justine B

12/27/11

I LOVE this organization!!! They install solar panels for low-income homeowners with the help of volunteers and job trainees. This provides triple benefit: (1) Helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gases (2) Helping low-income homeowners by giving access to renewable energy to those who ... more »

Loretta

05/30/08

GRID Alternatives trains and leads teams of volunteers to install solar electric systems for low-income homeowners. Time, talent and resources provided to the organization are leveraged many times - and the work is fun! GRID Alternatives was founded during the 2001 California energy crisis by two ... more »

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