Why Solar Richmond » Secure a Solar Richmond Graduate for Your Installation Crew
Solar Richmond gives rooftop owners the opportunity to go solar in a socially responsible way that creates jobs for underemployed local residents. Employers can utilize our Staffing Agency to meet their temporary staffing needs while creating green-collar job opportunities; click here to learn more: Solar Richmond Staffing Agency
Businesses, nonprofits, and homeowners can leverage their consumer power to support the green-collar jobs movement by working with solar companies that partner with Solar Richmond (SR) to create opportunities for SR graduates. To find out more about the companies we work with and how you can create jobs for a SR graduate on your installation crew, complete the short form below.
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News and Updates
4/14/12
Sign-up for the Final R3 Workshop to learn how Richmond homeowners can receive thousands of dollars in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades and solar installations. Over 100 Richmond homeowners have already signed-up to lower their utility bills and improve the health, comfort, and durability of their homes through the Richmond Recovery Rebate Program!
3/15/12
East Bay Green Jobs invites you to participate in their public speaking workshop to offer them feedback on their presentations skills - and be prepared to enjoy a lively and moving experience. Click here to sign-up for the March 27th workshop from 1-3 at Solar Richmond or contact Alex@SolarRichmond.org, (510) 253 - 2221.
2/22/12
Sacred Acts documents the diverse actions taken by churches to address climate change through stewardship, advocacy, spirituality, and justice. The book features a chapter by Solar Richmond's very own Executive Director, Michele McGeoy. The chapter details the work that Solar Richmond is doing with churches to create an inclusive green economy. 15% of proceeds from this link go to Solar Richmond!
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1/15/2012
See RichmondBUILD/Solar Richmond graduates installing solar with Save a lot Solar!
10/15/2011
Free Solar and R3 Rebate Night for Income-Qualifying Richmond Homeowners on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
10/13/2011
City of Richmond Promotes $14,250 in Energy Efficiency Rebates for Richmond Homeowners
9/20/2011
Want To Save Money Off Your Electric Bill? Click Here to Learn About New Solar and Energy Efficiency Rebates for Richmond Homeowners
8/12/2011
Women's Solar Training August 29th - September 8th 2011
3/18/2011
Vote for Cornegria's Solar Richmond video at the Green Awards
3/2/2011
Join us for the"Carbon Nation" showing at the Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema on Friday, March 11 in San Francisco!
Click here to watch "Carbon Nation" video
11/15/10 - Solar Richmond: A Catalyst of Change
Click here to watch "Celebrate Solar" Video
10/20/2010 - City of Richmond unanimously approves solar and green-jobs resolution in support of Solar Richmond!
10/18/2010 - City of Richmond considers new solar and green-collar jobs resolution on Tuesday October 19, 2010
9/1/2010 - Heard About Our Window & Light Fund? Learn how you can Support SR's October 11 move and new beginning.
Solar Richmond will be moving into our own new office space on October 1. This time, by signing a five-year lease, our goal is to make our surroundings as pleasant and enjoyable as possible for participants, staff and partners. Learn how you can support SR's new beginning! Find out about our Window & Light Fund ».
7/14/2010 - Richmond recognized for having the most watts/capita installed among large Bay Area cities.
The City of Richmond was recognized last month for being Number 1 in 2009 for solar watts installed among large Bay Area Cities! The announcement came with the release of the 2009 Bay Area Solar Installations Report by the California Solar Energy Association. Read the press release »
