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GRID NV client Christian Romo and his wife and son in front of their home with solar panels visible behind them.

Rooted in Resilience: GRID Client’s Journey to Solar Power in South Stockton
Born and raised in South Stockton, when Christian R. decided to raise his own family in the same place, he started to face a common question from those around him – "Why don't you move out of here?" Despite South Stockton's reputation as a city with a lack of opportunities for upward mobility, Christian has always wanted to stay rooted in the community that raised him. By choosing to remain, he aims to “break the cycle” of leaving Stockton, a rising trend with young people in the area.
Stockton resident and GRID client Patricia Barret in front of Energy for All lawn sign

South Stockton Community Leader Advocates for Solar and More
Patricia, a recent GRID client and lifelong Stocktonian committed to advocating for her community’s access to mental health and housing services, especially for unhoused and underserved communities, serves on the Stockton Mayor's Round Table on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) committee, as Commissioner of the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin, and is vice-chair of the city’s Behaviour Health Advisory Board.
Brittney Threets, GRID North Valley SolarCorps Fellow

Meet Brittney, a GRID Rock Star
Meet Brittney, a 2022-23 SolarCorps Construction Fellow, a graduate of our Installation Basics Training (IBT) program, and a current resident of Mirasol Village, where GRID Alternatives North Valley just installed a 137.9 kW solar photovoltaic system! We sat down with her to talk about her time in IBT, her transition into SolarCorps, and her experience living at Mirasol Village.

Angelo on the roof

Considerations for Solar on Your Commercial or Multifamily Property
Solar PV (photovoltaic) technology has made great strides in the last decade and it’s easier now than ever to have your own system installed. However, while we would love to power every building with sunshine, there are many factors to consider when evaluating your building or site for a solar PV system. Not all solar systems are built equal.