PG&E is a big supporter of solar energy. This March PG&E is planning on celebrate its 100,000th rooftop solar installation! On Thursday February 20th, a team of PG&E employee volunteers joined GRID Alternatives staff to install 17 solar panels for a local low-income family in Yuba City, CA. “A big part of our effort here reflects the commitment we have to our community,” said Paul Moreno, a PG&E spokesperson. “We’re supportive of renewable energy.”
California State University, Chico students joined the GRID Alternatives North Valley office at two installs in Hamilton City and Chico for their Spring Break
Like many others, Eligio and Maria Hernandez thought there had to be a “catch”. They began their research after receiving a letter in the mail explaining GRID services and speaking with a neighbor about his, now, incredible low electricity bill, courtesy of his solar panel system.
GRID Alternatives’ Central Valley office was able to parlay its generous gift from the Honnold Foundation and leverage rebate opportunities from Turlock Irrigation District in order to make solar a reality for families outside our normal service area.
On February 20 and 21, 2014 Grid Alternatives’ Central Valley office launched educational partnership activities with two Kern High School District Schools.
Ceres High School’s Manufacturing Production and Green Technology Academy completed their second GRID Alternatives installation for the 2013/2014 academic year.
This year our SolarCorps Fellows honored Cesar Chavez's legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and civil rights leader through a service day on March 31st.
