“Riverside and California are getting expensive to live in. I want to make sure my mom is taken care of, and lowering the cost of our electricity bills makes that easier.” –Eddy Newton, the 34th Eastside homeowner to receive no-cost solar through GRID IE
At Santiago Estates, “everybody looks out for each other". After receiving expensive quotes from for-profit solar companies, Eddy discovered GRID IE’s no-cost solar program through a flyer delivered in his neighborhood. “GRID has a solid plan. They came to my house for a site visit,
and were friendly and coordinated,” said Eddy, who chose GRID IE for its no-cost accessibility and nonprofit values that put people first.
"As the grant comes to a close, our Outreach Team hopes to provide utility bill savings and reroofing opportunities to every interested resident in Eastside, including more community members with manufactured homes.” –Sam, the Senior Outreach Coordinator who oversaw every step of Eddy’s installation
Eddy encourages his Eastside neighbors to apply by October 17th, 2025, before time runs out.“Go for it! Reach out and apply. It feels awesome to have more money in my pocket. Thank you GRID.” Enjoy your savings, Eddy!
Eddy's impact:
- Equivalent to 16 cars taken off the road.
- $20,500 savings over the system's lifetime.
- 84 tons of CO2 emissions avoided over the system's life.
- Equivalent to 1,939 trees planted.
Through the City of Riverside’s Eastside Climate Collaborative, GRID IE is installing 410kW of DC rated solar PV panels for up to 100 income-qualified single-family homes within the TCC Riverside project area. The Eastside Climate Collaborative is a partnership funded by the California Strategic Growth Council Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Program.