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GRID Alternatives provides NO-COST solar for families with limited or fixed incomes. Get help paying your energy bills today!

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You’re invited to learn about no-cost solar assistance from the City of Richmond and GRID Alternatives NorCal. Join one of our two virtual workshops or our in-person session to see if you qualify to start saving on your electric bill.

Funded by the City and State, the program plans to install 140 solar systems by 2026, you could be one of them!

No Cost Solar Sign-Up Zoom Workshop

Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 & Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM PT
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/474FS8n
Webinar ID: 812 3292 5363
*If you do not have access to Zoom, drop by:
450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond Room

TCC Resilient Homes In-Person Workshop

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM PT
Location: 598 Nevin Ave, Richmond

Why Go Solar with GRID?

Lower Your Electricity Bill

Save money now and protect against rising utilities rates. See your estimated savings before anything is installed.

No liens. No loans. No credit check.

We pay for your system using government-funded programs. No upfront cost. No monthly payments.

What Happens After You Apply

We check if your home qualifies. You review your eligibility and savings. You decide if you want to move forward. No pressure.

No-Cost Solar Assistance

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Documents to Prepare

2025 Tax return forms (1040)
Your latest PG&E utility bill

For other information

For more information about the City of Richmond and GRID Alternatives partnership: Link to document

www.richmondenvironment.org

Ready to save money? See if you qualify.

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Last Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Phone Number *

Street Address *

City *

State *

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Do you own your home? *

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Total Household Income *

Number of People in Household, including children *

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By checking the box below, you agree to the following: Completing this form does not guarantee participation in our program. GRID Alternatives will collect documentation from you to verify your eligibility, including tax documents, mortgage statements, and electric bills.

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Salvador Jiménez y su familia sonriendo luego de haber recibido un sistema de energía solar instalado por GRID Alternatives.

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Disadvantaged Communities – Single-Family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH) is a program overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission and fulfilled by GRID Alternatives for eligible customers of PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.

"We're very grateful for this program and the money we save on electric bills will really make a difference for our family."
- Salvador Jimenez, Perris, CA

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Oakland CA 94608
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Familia sonriendo en frente de su casa con sistema de energía solar instalado por GRID Alternatives.

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