Oakland, CA
Year Founded: 2004
gridalternatives.org
Total Kilowatts Installed Since Founded: 78,481
GRID Alternatives is the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer. GRID was founded in 2004 by Erica Mackie and Tim Sears, who developed a model to make solar PV technology accessible for income-qualified communities, while providing pathways to clean energy jobs. Today, GRID serves families throughout California, Colorado, the Mid-Atlantic region, and tribal communities nationwide. Our Energy For All Program offers single-family, multifamily and community solar installation services. We offer multiple levels of workforce development, including volunteerism, solar training, and our SolarCorps fellowship. GRID’s international program partners with communities in Nicaragua, Nepal and Mexico to address their energy access issues.
View 2021 Installation Data by State
| California | 4,792 |
| Colorado | 744 |
| Montana | 212 |
| Alaska | 81 |
| Washington D.C. | 70 |
| South Dakota | 54 |
| New Mexico | 25 |
| Virginia | 5 |
View 2020 Installation Data by State
| California | 4,059 |
| Colorado | 2,003 |
| Washington D.C. | 134 |
| New Mexico | 11 |
View 2019 Installation Data by State
| California | 6,114 |
| Colorado | 1,451 |
| Washington D.C. | 508 |
| South Dakota | 276 |
| New Mexico | 26 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 |
View 2018 Installation Data by State
| California | 6,664 |
| Washington D.C. | 916 |
| Colorado | 449 |
| New Mexico | 30 |
| South Dakota | 25 |