This past Saturday, I spent the day in lovely Chico, CA as a volunteer for Grid Alternatives Solarthon.
HOW WE HELPED
Volunteers at this event helped to install brand new solar systems for 7 very deserving families in Chico. I learned how to measure voltage with a volt meter, pull wire, wire a converter, and wear a hard hat :) My husband should be proud of me.
Before...
After...
Me looking official in my hard hat :)
This gentleman (below) was an architect in Mexico who came to the United States. His credentials would not hold up, here, in the US. He applied for the CHIP program for affordable housing 3 times before finally being selected. He was, also, a recipient of solar during a previous installation. He learned on the spot how to install solar and is now working for GRID. Very touching story of how program like this impact individuals and their families...
Getting ready to switch over to Solar...
The team...
WHAT IS GRID ALTERNATIVES?
GRID Alternatives' mission is to empower communities in need by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment and training. We believe making energy choices that are good for the environment can go hand-in-hand with improving the lives of those living in low-income communities. GRID Alternatives works collaboratively with communities and local organizations to identify specific needs and to develop renewable energy solutions that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
Currently, GRID Alternatives' core program is the Solar Affordable Housing Program, where we train and lead community volunteers and job trainees from all walks of life to install solar electric systems with low-income homeowners.
IMPACT CALCULATOR...
2,529
| homes solarized |
7.3 MW
| total capacity |
$69 million
| for families |
214,842
| tons of CO2 saved |
10,776
| volunteers trained |
HOW WE HELPED
Volunteers at this event helped to install brand new solar systems for 7 very deserving families in Chico. I learned how to measure voltage with a volt meter, pull wire, wire a converter, and wear a hard hat :) My husband should be proud of me.
Before...
After...
Me looking official in my hard hat :)
This gentleman (below) was an architect in Mexico who came to the United States. His credentials would not hold up, here, in the US. He applied for the CHIP program for affordable housing 3 times before finally being selected. He was, also, a recipient of solar during a previous installation. He learned on the spot how to install solar and is now working for GRID. Very touching story of how program like this impact individuals and their families...
Getting ready to switch over to Solar...
This is the owner of the house that my team was installing solar for. Very, very nice guy and definitely deserving of this gift.
The team...
The moment that the meter started spinning backwards, saving this family over $17,000 during the life of the unit. Glad to have been a part of it.
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