Homeowner Tally Hoffman developed a love for animals at an early age by spending time with her grandparents who raised cows and chickens on their ranch. “Since I was a kid, I have always loved to be around animals,” said Tally. “When it came time to look for a home, I wanted to find a place with enough space to accommodate animals.” True to her dream, Tally’s home has farm-like qualities with room for her llamas, donkeys, goats, chickens, and her two pigs Harry Potterbelly and Hermione.
Tally has lived in a remote area near Perris for nine years. She first heard about GRID Alternatives when she attended a GRID presentation as part of a Perris Chamber of Commerce event. Tally was excited to learn that qualified homeowners could receive the benefits of solar at no-cost through GRID’s government funded solar program. She knew these programs are time sensitive, which motivated her to get the application process started. Once approved, Tally was delighted with the outcome.
“It’s a great program! My experience with GRID has been wonderful from beginning to end,” declared Tally. “Everyone was very informative and thorough. I was happy to show my gratitude to the construction crew by feeding them. I felt it was the least I could do.”
When signing up with GRID Alternatives, Tally learned about the GRID difference including that credit scores are not required and there are no liens attached to the home. She knew people who had spent upwards of $30,000 on a solar system, a price far beyond her budget. That is why she was elated at the prospect of having the benefits of a no-cost GRID solar system. Tally said she was also very impressed with the fast turn-around of two days that it took to install her 27 panels.
The solar system represents a welcome relief for Tally and her family. Temperatures have reached up to 117°F at her home, which routinely spiked her electric bill. Power usage has also increased since her two adult children and four grandkids now live with her. Tally projects that the savings that her family will see from switching to solar will save her an estimated $3-4,000 per year.
“I have already started sharing my experience with GRID with neighbors and friends,” said Tally.
To help Tally and other GRID supporters, a useful Referral Rewards package is available, equipped with postcard flyers, door hangers, and other resources. Best of all, Tally will receive a $200 referral bonus for every qualified referral. GRID’s Referral Reward Program continues through the end of 2017. For more information about GRID, and to see if you qualify for a no-cost solar system call us at 951-465-2864 or visit www.gridsolar.org.
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