Ms. Phillips’ environmental motivations weren’t motivation enough for local solar contractors.

Hung Nguyen and his family are finally catching a break. After months of electricity bills exceeding $400, they can now look forward to solar savings thanks to their new PV system installed by Union Bank employee volunteers.

Local chapters of two non-profits came together on Saturday, August 20, 2016 to install a solar electric system for Navy veteran Joseph Faulk. The landmark, collaborative installation was located within the San Diego Promise Zone.

“One thing I’ve really noticed about people working in wind or solar is that they’re passionate, they’re really into what they do,” says Mr. Pearson.

Cathlean Ramsey's tireless activism has significantly diminished crime rates in the Skyline Neighborhood, one of San Diego's most underserved communities.

“Firstly, don’t be afraid to call and see if you qualify, it’s easy and it doesn’t hurt."

Diana Melody knows exactly what the workers on her rooftop are doing -- she volunteered with GRID Alternatives for around six months before a knee operation put her out of commission.

NRG Energy partners with GRID Alternatives to install solar, provide savings for San Diego homeowner.

Twenty-four employee volunteers from NRG spread out on rooftops across California last week to lend their #NRGPeoplePower installing solar for low-income families with us as part of the company’s annual Global Giving Week.

Mr. Dominguez says that when he and his wife, Carmen got more AC units to cope with the heat, their electric bill jumped to $300 a month. “I just didn’t know what to do, I couldn’t believe it,” he says.