The City of Richmond,CA has partnered with the non-profit, GRID Alternatives Bay Area and MCE, to provide no cost solar energy systems and electric vehicle charging infrastructure assistance to qualifying Richmond homeowners. The program is funded by the City of Richmond and the State of California. The goal is to install 140 solar systems per year through 2026 and you could be a recipient of this no-cost program.
The City of Richmond in partnership with GRID Alternatives invites eligible Richmond and North Richmond residents to join the City's Bi-annual sign-up workshop on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with doors opening at 5:15PM and presentation at 6:00PM, in the City Council Chambers at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA. At this in-person workshop, the City and GRID Alternatives staff members will do an overview of the no-cost program, go over program eligibility, and answer any questions.
If interested in signing-up for the program, please bring a copy of your 2024 tax return and your October 2025 utility bill.
GRID Alternatives is a national non-profit organization that makes solar energy accessible to those who need the savings the most. Participants will save money on their electric bill with no-cost solar and even more when paired with an electric vehicle and future electrification technology.
*Spanish Translation will be provided (Se proporcionará traducción al español)
*Food will be provided (Se proporcionará comida)
*Childcare will be provided (Se proporcionará cuidado de niños)
For more information on how to access the online workshop and the no-cost solar program in partnership with GRID Alternatives, please visit richmondenvironment.org. Apply now at, www.gridsolar.org/richmond or call (866) 921-4696 or (925) 383-1746
