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Inspired by the dawn
Here in Shannon County, South Dakota, poverty is endemic, perpetuated by substandard housing and lack of economic infrastructure. In the Pine Ridge reservation and surrounding communities, a growing population of Native youth struggles with uncertain opportunity. Tribal and community leaders are facing these obstacles down by embarking on a path of sustainable community development that embraces cultural values and self-determination.

High School Engineering & Science Students Learn to Install Solar

In West Sacramento, youth from River City High’s Engineering and Science Academy put their skills to use putting together a real working solar electric system for a local couple over two days.  Sponsored by the City of West Sacramento, an entire class of high school students and their electronics teacher installed the system over the course of two days.  The Academy students were enrolled in DC/AC circuitry class making this even more of a valuable experience for them. 

Women Install Solar for Mother's Day

At the beginning of May, an amazing team of women drove 2+ hours to come install with our North Valley team.  Women from Sacramento to Redwood Valley came out to learn more about solar and participate in our Women in Solar Initiative.  The build took place the weekend of Mother's Day to celebrate the gift of solar for a deserving mother. The homeowner, Susie, is a mother of five, cancer survivor and helped build her own home.

Our Commitment to the President
We're joining President Obama and over 300 other companies, organizations and public agencies in making major new commitments to deploy renewable energy. In support of the Obama administration’s national renewable energy goals, we're committing to help install 100 MW of solar power on affordable single-family and multifamily homes across the country by 2024.

PG&E Partnership Supports Solar Energy and Job Training

PG&E is a big supporter of solar energy.  This March PG&E is planning on celebrate its 100,000th rooftop solar installation!  On Thursday February 20th, a team of PG&E employee volunteers joined GRID Alternatives staff to install 17 solar panels for a local low-income family in Yuba City, CA.   “A big part of our effort here reflects the commitment we have to our community,” said Paul Moreno, a PG&E spokesperson.  “We’re supportive of renewable energy.”