Homeowners, Hilda and Rafael Barragan are the type of people who enjoy making new friends everywhere they go.

Elvira Arias Velasco has become instrumental in the success of our Installation Basics training program (IBT 200)

Board member Leroy Coffman is a true renaissance man with a diverse professional background that spans various industries. He's been a business owner, an entrepreneur, a cowboy, and a sailor. 

Originally from Guam, a United States Island territory in Micronesia, Rodney made the Central Valley his home shortly after graduating from California State University - Fresno (CSUF) in 2009. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. Rodney initially planned to move to Los Angeles, California after graduation, but after buying a home and seeing his business thrive, his ties to the Central Valley grew stronger, and he decided to settle here.

Being an older home, they plan to make several home improvements with the forty percent savings on their energy bill and Stephanie can't wait to update her kitchen.

It's that time of the year when we start recruiting for our next cohort of SolarCorps Fellows! In honor of this year's cohort, fellows share a fun fact and their most significant takeaway from serving at GRID Central Valley.

Ajith's commitment to solar energy and his desire to make a difference in the world led him to GRID Alternatives.

"At GRID Alternatives, your safety is not just a priority; it's paramount," emphasizes David Calhoun, our dedicated Safety and Training officer at GRID Alternatives Headquarters.

Each year, approximately 150,000 construction site accidents lead to injuries. Shockingly, in 2021,  5,190 workers in the United States suffered fatal work injuries, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These numbers underscore the gravity of the situation and why, at GRID, we take safety with the utmost seriousness.

Thanks to our generous partners at Westcare, Michael Morales graduated from IBT 200 on December 8, 2023.