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Central Valley IBT 200 October 30th - December 8th

Graduation day has always been an exciting day for us. Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners for making it happen. A special thank you to the friends and family who came to support the trainees. To view the entire album, head over to flickr.
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Excited in the life changing work we do and curious about how you can participate? Consider making a donation today!
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People

Along side with our Solarcorps Fellow Ashton and Elvira, our co-executive directors Karina and David are not afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Central Valley

GRID Alternatives Central Valley leads teams of volunteers and job trainees in installing solar electric systems for low-income families living in San Joaquin County to the north through Kern County in the south, providing families with needed savings and giving workers hands-on experience to help them find jobs in the green-tech economy. Be a part of the clean energy transition- become a client, volunteer or make a donation today!
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GRID Central Valley Main Office

4140 N Brawley Ave #108, Fresno, CA  93722

GRID Central Valley Training Center

4210 N Brawley Ave #102, Fresno, CA 93722

General Inquiries
infofresno@gridalternatives.org  Phone 559.261.4743

Solar Training Inquiries
eariasvelasco@gridalternatives.org Phone 559.214.0108

Donations and Corporate Sponsorships
tsaelee@gridalternatives.org  Phone 559.214.0108

Clients
algonzalez@gridalternatives.org Phone 559.490.2410

 

 

News

Staff Spotlight: Jackie Brown

Meet Jackie Brown, Project Manager for GRID Alternatives Central Valley. Jackie was born in Chowchilla, California and she is the youngest of three children. Just as she was starting first grade, her family moved to Springville, California. When she entered Porterville High School, she discovered GRID through the Alternative Energy and Resource Occupations (AERO) Academy.

Long Journey to Call Fresno Home

Arriving in the United States in 1979, homeowner Tony Hang and his family were among the first Hmong refugees to receive asylum. The family spent some years out of state but, for the most part, made Fresno their home. Between Tony and his wife, Arlena, they raised seven children together. Professionally, he was a farmer, a business owner and worked at Pelco, Inc. before Schneider Electric took over ownership of the company. Now retired...

Staff Spotlight: Ken Mull

He loves his family, his work, and football! Is there anything more American than that? He is happily married to his beautiful wife, Nicole, and together, they have a young daughter. Residential and Commercial Field Manager Ken Mull is living the dream.

Solar for Special Needs Infants

Assistant Pastor Larry Bonds and his late wife, Donna, spent 22 years of their life together fostering over 125 special needs infants. Larry and Donna had four biological children but felt that they were led by God to adopt six of the children they were fostering and adding to their family.