Multifamily Solar Technical Assistance Services Offering
About GRID Alternatives • Nation’s Largest Solar Non-Profit • 13 Regional Offices Across the US (CA, CO, NY/Tri-State, DC/Mid-Atlantic) • Total of 24 megawatts of solar installed • Provides Solar Solutions for Low-Income Communities • Over 6,900 solar projects installed for low-income residents throughout the country • Workforce Development and Volunteerism Model • Over 27,000 individuals have been provided with hands-on training • Economic and Environmental Benefits • Generate over $189 million worth of clean, renewable power • Eliminate over 529,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Our Vision A successful transition to clean, renewable energy that includes everyone.
Overview of GRID’s Multifamily Services Installation Services • GRID is a licensed solar contractor and can provide installation services. Technical Assistance • GRID can help multifamily owners go solar by providing them with technical assistance. • Available at no cost to all owners of affordable multifamily housing nationwide. Workforce Development and Resident Engagement • GRID provides residents and local volunteers with workforce development opportunities. GRID can also provide energy efficiency and solar education opportunities for residents.
Workforce Development • GRID Alternatives provides a “classroom in the field” for job trainees, giving students hands-on experience in the rapidly growing field of solar installation. • Workforce Development Partnerships • Volunteer and Team Leader Program
Technical Assistance • Make it easy for owners of multifamily housing to get solar by providing technical assistance at no cost. • GRID can rapidly assess the properties in your portfolio. • Take the initiative to determine if PV is feasible for your buildings. • Provide input on pricing, payback, and financing options • Offer GRID installation and community engagement model • Funded by The JPB Foundation.
Technical Assistance Process Obtain Building Addresses from Multifamily Owner Step 1: GRID Performs Portfolio Wide Site Assessments to Determine Solar Suitability and Target Sites GRID Performs Economic Analysis for Target Sites GRID Submits Cost Analysis and Proposal to Install, If Applicable Step 2: GRID Supports Owner with EPC Contracting, If Applicable Step 3: GRID / Contractor Installs Solar Systems
Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno, CA
Sol Naciente, Fort Morgan, CO
Denver Housing Authority, Denver, CO
Contact GRID Alternatives to Learn More and Get Started! Email: multifamily@gridalternatives.org http://www.gridalternatives.org/programs/multifamily
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