Eduardo Zermeno has resided in San Bernardino for 27 years. Eduardo worked as a truck driver for many years and did various contract work including installing alarm systems until an injury forced him to go on long-term disability, which caused a financial burden.
We are inspired this month by our Earth Heroes - our trainees, volunteers, clients, SolarCorps Fellows, staff are all commited to making our Earth a better place. Take a moment to see what incredible things our heroes are doing for renewable energy.
GRID Alternatives has opened doors for thousands of people through its people, planet, employment model. One success story is that of current GRID Alternatives Inland Empire Outreach Manager, Kari H’Orvath.
Mr. James Lawrence Jr. takes a walk through his San Bernardino neighborhood daily. During one of his daily morning walks, he observed a new solar system that had recently been installed on a neighbor’s home.
Priscilla Morrow-Moreno picked up to move from her hometown to start a new life with her husband in Perris, California. Read on to learn how her life changed once GRID arrived in her new neighborhood.
Joseph first heard about GRID Alternatives seven years ago from Lisa Castilone, GRID IE’s Tribal Manager and Outreach Coordinator. After a presentation about job training opportunities and the solar programs that GRID Alternatives offers, Joseph realized the potential impacts that no-cost solar could have for himself and his tribe.
It’s been 9 months since Chico homeowner Elizabeth Bertrams’ solar electric system was installed by GRID. Bertrams is a science teacher and single mom who was introduced to GRID’s Energy for All program through her mom and her uncle, who had both been solar recipients.
