Share GRID Solar. Earn $500.

Thank you for taking a step to participate in the GRID Alternatives Referral Rewards Program.

Your recommendation can help someone you care about access a no cost solar system paid for by public funds.

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Referral rewards are given out at GRID’s sole discretion. Individuals who receive referral rewards of $600 or more during a single calendar year are required by law to submit tax identification information to GRID Alternatives, and the rewards must be reported as income for tax purposes. Feel free to contact us with any questions about this.

If you are referring friends or family to the GRID Alternatives solar program, complete the form below. 

PLEASE NOTE: If someone referred you to our solar program, CLICK HERE to start your process.

GRID Alternatives
1171 Ocean Avenue, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94608
qualify@gridalternatives.org

Your friend or family must own their home, live in it, and reside in California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., or Maryland. They are other program requirements that must be meet.

Who Can You Refer?

Good news! Our budget currently permits us to fund $500 referrals through September 30. This is temporarily up from $200 and referrals are unlimited. Any extension will be announced based on client demand.

We’re happy to help! Call 866-921-4696 for help with the Referral Rewards Program or your $500 reward. 

Have Questions?

How It Works

1. Refer someone you know via the interest form on this page by September 30. 

2. Inform people you referred them to help us move them forward quickly and support them better. 

3. Be aware of your referrals' contract signing, this is when you receive credit for the $500 thank-you reward.

Referral Rules

Only one referral bonus will be issued per new application. The $500 reward will go to the first person to submit the referral. 

Rewards for tribal members employed by a tribal government or housing authority will be paid to the tribal entity.